How much can I really Tow??
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How much can I really Tow??
Living in colorado, with the many, many hills, I'm hesitant to purchase a travel trailer that weights more than 5000 pounds.
I've got a 1999 F250 with the V10 and a 3.73 gear ratio. We usually camp on the flat lands, but If I purchase a travel trailer, I don't want to be limited to the flat lands.
So basically, I'm looking for any first hand experience towing up long hills, at high altitude with that engine/tranny combo.
Thanks,
Chris.
I've got a 1999 F250 with the V10 and a 3.73 gear ratio. We usually camp on the flat lands, but If I purchase a travel trailer, I don't want to be limited to the flat lands.
So basically, I'm looking for any first hand experience towing up long hills, at high altitude with that engine/tranny combo.
Thanks,
Chris.
Cargo Master
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From: Slatington, PA
I second that. The 3.73s are nice on the highway and great for mileage, but hit a hill and you'll feel it. I've got 3.73's with my PSD and it hates hills somedays.
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On those grades, just don't be afraid to rev it up. The modular engines can hold 4500 rpm all day long.
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Fleet Mechanic
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I agree with Cartmania.
6K plus 2K for people & stuff only puts you at 8K, Your truck should be able to handle that.
6K plus 2K for people & stuff only puts you at 8K, Your truck should be able to handle that.
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From: TX
V10 ability
I am on my second S.D., use the information below.
I second that about Mike @ 5 Star Tuning.
He know his stuff........tell him that Jon Langer in TX sent you.
Call him @843-667-3595 during business hours.
Also ask him about what other tricks and parts that you can
do with that truck.
You have a great ratio......do not let anyone talk you into
changing gears in the rear end.
You will regret losing overall MPG permanently, instead of
only when you are towing.
Instead try these:
1) K&N complete air intake sysem.
Performance air flow in.
2) Flowmaster cat back 3" single exhaust with FM70 muffler.
Performance with quiet.
3) Long tube coated headers.
Performance air flow out.
4) SCT X3 livewire system with 3 custom tunes.
All new software tuning.
5) RV cams instead of stock.
Cheap performance power.
All above will jump you 50 more rear wheel HP&TQ over stock.
Unless you want to go to some kind of added boost system.
That will cost about $6,000 and jump you up 100 HP more.
Hope this helps give you something to think about.
I second that about Mike @ 5 Star Tuning.
He know his stuff........tell him that Jon Langer in TX sent you.
Call him @843-667-3595 during business hours.
Also ask him about what other tricks and parts that you can
do with that truck.
You have a great ratio......do not let anyone talk you into
changing gears in the rear end.
You will regret losing overall MPG permanently, instead of
only when you are towing.
Instead try these:
1) K&N complete air intake sysem.
Performance air flow in.
2) Flowmaster cat back 3" single exhaust with FM70 muffler.
Performance with quiet.
3) Long tube coated headers.
Performance air flow out.
4) SCT X3 livewire system with 3 custom tunes.
All new software tuning.
5) RV cams instead of stock.
Cheap performance power.
All above will jump you 50 more rear wheel HP&TQ over stock.
Unless you want to go to some kind of added boost system.
That will cost about $6,000 and jump you up 100 HP more.
Hope this helps give you something to think about.
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From: Texas
Instead try these:
1) K&N complete air intake sysem.
Performance air flow in.
2) Flowmaster cat back 3" single exhaust with FM70 muffler.
Performance with quiet.
3) Long tube coated headers.
Performance air flow out.
4) SCT X3 livewire system with 3 custom tunes.
All new software tuning.
PI heads too.
The E350 RVs got different cams than the other 99 V10s?
Have you ever towed a 10K trailer in hills with 3.73s?
