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Jul 26, 2011 | 05:31 PM

sah_mommy2three

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V10 or V8

Hello...

We found two vans, both 2006 ... similar miles and price. One is a v10 and one is a v8. We plan on towing our travel trailer, about 4500lbs dry. Would you go with the V10?

Jul 26, 2011 | 05:59 PM

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Hello...

We found two vans, both 2006 ... similar miles and price. One is a v10 and one is a v8. We plan on towing our travel trailer, about 4500lbs dry. Would you go with the V10?

You can never have enough tow vehicle, and the V10 gives you the option for moving up in RV. 4500lbs empty could be 6000lbs loaded too. The v10 is the way to go.

Jul 26, 2011 | 06:42 PM

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I wouldn't hesitate to go with the v10. I have a 2003 E350 with a v10 and use it to tow a 10,000lb travel trailer. I think the 6.8l v10 is the best heavy duty gas motor Ford has ever built.

Jul 26, 2011 | 06:56 PM

sah_mommy2three

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Thanks. That is what we were thinking.

What kind of gas mileage do you get with the V10 pulling that trailer? Not that it matters, it's not going to be good! LOL

Jul 26, 2011 | 07:43 PM

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I get 6-8 MPG pulling a 9,000lb travel trailer. Hills and headwinds make the difference.

Jul 27, 2011 | 02:28 AM

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I get 7-9 MPG pulling a 7,500lb travel trailer. with 350lb bike & (lots of) other random stuff in van.
Tow/Haul trans is great... Plus the tune from Mike.

V10.

Jul 27, 2011 | 05:14 AM

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I have a V8 and it handles a 6500# trailer just fine. As a DD the V8 should get 10-15% better economy but it only translates into 1.5 MPG so unless your annual milage is significant, the V10 won't be a huge extra operating cost.

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Jul 30, 2011 | 07:16 AM

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I love the idea of a V10 (I have one). The thought of pulling 5 tons (I do it). A dually just to adds to the excitement (yes!) Then I think 40 cents per mile, What was I thinking?!?!?. That baby sits in the driveway now, puts on 30 miles a week going to church on Sundays. My point being for hauling they are great but make sure you have another everyday vehicle for running to the store.