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Hi Everyone
Being new to this site I need some advice. I presently have a 04 6.0 PSD that is beginnning to spend more time at Ford than at my house (the same problems everyone is having). I am thinking of trading it in for the same truck with a V10. I pull a 5th wheel that weighs about 10,000 pounds empty. Can the V10 handle this? The truck I own is a F350-SRW-King Ranch-Long Bed. How do you like the V10 for everyday driving and towing occasionally?
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Being new to this site I need some advice. I presently have a 04 6.0 PSD that is beginnning to spend more time at Ford than at my house (the same problems everyone is having). I am thinking of trading it in for the same truck with a V10. I pull a 5th wheel that weighs about 10,000 pounds empty. Can the V10 handle this? The truck I own is a F350-SRW-King Ranch-Long Bed. How do you like the V10 for everyday driving and towing occasionally?
Thanks
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From: So Oregon
Originally Posted by rvtraveler
Hi Everyone
Being new to this site I need some advice. I presently have a 04 6.0 PSD that is beginnning to spend more time at Ford than at my house (the same problems everyone is having). I am thinking of trading it in for the same truck with a V10. I pull a 5th wheel that weighs about 10,000 pounds empty. Can the V10 handle this? The truck I own is a F350-SRW-King Ranch-Long Bed. How do you like the V10 for everyday driving and towing occasionally?
Thanks
Being new to this site I need some advice. I presently have a 04 6.0 PSD that is beginnning to spend more time at Ford than at my house (the same problems everyone is having). I am thinking of trading it in for the same truck with a V10. I pull a 5th wheel that weighs about 10,000 pounds empty. Can the V10 handle this? The truck I own is a F350-SRW-King Ranch-Long Bed. How do you like the V10 for everyday driving and towing occasionally?
Thanks
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You can run the V10 at 3500RPM all day long, while the diesel will be at 2200 or so.
You can drop out of O/D and get more torque to the ground than the diesel will in O/D.
But you pay for all that high-revvin' at the gas pump.
You can drop out of O/D and get more torque to the ground than the diesel will in O/D.
But you pay for all that high-revvin' at the gas pump.
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Welcome to the site RVtraveler, In my PM to you earlier, I forgot to to say that I have a heavy foot and the V10 is too much fun to try and fight gravity so the heavy foot wins.
I can get 12 on my commute if I drive like my 79 year old Dad but I am a 54 year old turned 18 when I get on my V10 so 10 is pretty good when your having fun.
I am sorry to hear you are having problems with your 6.0 PSD. The frustration I suffered with my 04 PSD is something I would not wish on my worst enemy.
Dealing with Ford Assistance was so frustrating I joined BCAA RV program which will tow you to the dealer of your choice and I think the peolpe you call can speak English. With Ford Assistance I am pretty sure I was talking to someone in Pakistan.
I froze waiting for almost 4 hours the last time my 6.0 died on the road.
If you want a V10 you will almost have to order to get what you want. Good luck.
I can get 12 on my commute if I drive like my 79 year old Dad but I am a 54 year old turned 18 when I get on my V10 so 10 is pretty good when your having fun.
I am sorry to hear you are having problems with your 6.0 PSD. The frustration I suffered with my 04 PSD is something I would not wish on my worst enemy.
Dealing with Ford Assistance was so frustrating I joined BCAA RV program which will tow you to the dealer of your choice and I think the peolpe you call can speak English. With Ford Assistance I am pretty sure I was talking to someone in Pakistan.
I froze waiting for almost 4 hours the last time my 6.0 died on the road.
If you want a V10 you will almost have to order to get what you want. Good luck.
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Joined: Mar 2005
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From: SW Iowa
Get the deep 4.30 gears and you'll be tickeled to death with that V-10. As far as fuel economy, expect around 25% less out of the gasser, and gas prices (ethanol) have been running 8 or 9% less than diesel, so you need to figure total vehical cost per mile which takes into account oil/filter changes every 3000 miles for the gasser which will runs me $33 including inspection at the dealership, vs what they charge you for your diesel oil/filter change and inspection. Resale has been better on the diesel. Fun factor with a diesel (how do you measure that?) Sounds like yours hasn't been so much fun!
Last edited by 4wd; Aug 13, 2005 at 09:42 PM.
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Originally Posted by rvtraveler
Hi Everyone
Being new to this site I need some advice. I presently have a 04 6.0 PSD that is beginnning to spend more time at Ford than at my house (the same problems everyone is having). I am thinking of trading it in for the same truck with a V10. I pull a 5th wheel that weighs about 10,000 pounds empty. Can the V10 handle this? The truck I own is a F350-SRW-King Ranch-Long Bed. How do you like the V10 for everyday driving and towing occasionally?
Thanks
Being new to this site I need some advice. I presently have a 04 6.0 PSD that is beginnning to spend more time at Ford than at my house (the same problems everyone is having). I am thinking of trading it in for the same truck with a V10. I pull a 5th wheel that weighs about 10,000 pounds empty. Can the V10 handle this? The truck I own is a F350-SRW-King Ranch-Long Bed. How do you like the V10 for everyday driving and towing occasionally?
Thanks
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From: MASS
Hello
I tow daily with my new f350 with v10\auto\4.10 gears
my trailer is about 8k loaded and then I have 1-2000lbs in the bed
so I may have a good comparo for you
Unloaded- as Im sure you have heard- these things are rockets
Loaded up I barely notice anything is behind me around town
the highway is real nice-- I have not had a problem slowing
with a load or on a grade--- In general when towing up the biggest grades
I would see in the green mountains-- she runs around 3500 rpm at 65-70mph
and if you need to go or pass it will then downshift and rocket right up the grade
The v10 is a nice motor but also consider the TS tranny is a huge improvement in capability and performance
On a highway trip I like to put it in tow\haul mode and then set the cruise at about 72-73mph--I find the cruise to be very accurate and helpfull--smooth easy ride -always in the right gear-quiet
My average mpg mixed driving while loaded is now 8
which seems to be a little lower than others report
but I calculate every single fill up by hand
a couple other things if you decide on a new rig --
1. get the Tow Command
2. get the bigger gas tank
g/l
Josh
I tow daily with my new f350 with v10\auto\4.10 gears
my trailer is about 8k loaded and then I have 1-2000lbs in the bed
so I may have a good comparo for you
Unloaded- as Im sure you have heard- these things are rockets
Loaded up I barely notice anything is behind me around town
the highway is real nice-- I have not had a problem slowing
with a load or on a grade--- In general when towing up the biggest grades
I would see in the green mountains-- she runs around 3500 rpm at 65-70mph
and if you need to go or pass it will then downshift and rocket right up the grade
The v10 is a nice motor but also consider the TS tranny is a huge improvement in capability and performance
On a highway trip I like to put it in tow\haul mode and then set the cruise at about 72-73mph--I find the cruise to be very accurate and helpfull--smooth easy ride -always in the right gear-quiet
My average mpg mixed driving while loaded is now 8
which seems to be a little lower than others report
but I calculate every single fill up by hand
a couple other things if you decide on a new rig --
1. get the Tow Command
2. get the bigger gas tank
g/l
Josh
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The V 10 is a super motor to tow and drive with. This web site said to get the 4.30s I did and it is one great rig to pull with. The tow command system is also a great system to get for towing this motor is great.