Diff Between 7k And 10k Towing

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Mar 26, 2008 | 01:15 PM

JOAT101

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Diff Between 7k And 10k Towing

He guys, lookin for some advice.

currently i pull about 7000 pounds on a 5th wheel camper setup.

lookin to upgrade the camper. the new rig will weigh about 10000 pounds.

i know my truck will pull it. the problem is, i know with my current setup, i have a hard time climbing hills at freeway speeds. if i go to a 10000 pound setup, will the problem get a lot worse, or is the truck "governed" somehow and won't notice the difference?

'97 F-250 4x4 powerstroke auto, with 4:10 gears

Mar 26, 2008 | 01:20 PM

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when your going up a hill what rpms are you turning and what speed are you travling at? if you are low in RPMs turn off over drive and kick up the RPM's
also you may want to invest in a tow safe chip.
Mitch

Mar 26, 2008 | 01:27 PM

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It will probably notice the difference. down shift into 3rd like Mitch said and it will help if you don't already do that.

Mar 26, 2008 | 01:35 PM

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yes,

downshifting on some hills is a must i'll admit.
trying to hold 65 that way really makes the engine scream.

hence the question....

currently i will only downshift when the EGT's get too high.

forgot to mention that i have the edge programmer tuned to tow mode.
i also installed 4" exhaust and high flow k&n air intake.
A-piller gages also for safety.

Mar 26, 2008 | 01:53 PM

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i dont have any trouble pulling 10k with my truck up or down hills, i have a 5 speed and 4.10's i very rairly have to down**** into 4th to pull hills, i turn 2500 rpms at just over 73mph, if you have 355's your probably just want to stick to driving with the od off.

Mar 26, 2008 | 01:57 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JOAT101

forgot to mention that i have the edge programmer tuned to tow mode.

That might be your problem, Edge is known for the higher EGT's. It woould likely be OK if you didn't have to drop a gear for the EGT's.

BTW: Are you the same JOAT that provides us with the Part Numbers list in my sig? If so, thanks a bunch, if not.....

Mar 26, 2008 | 02:00 PM

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BTW: I have the same truck and it pulls 10K easily. No chip (I think, never looked) but the EGT's stay under control with tons of power. It gets a little doggy when pulling 22-23K