Enough Power?

We've pulled a 5000 lb toad up to the Eisenhower tunnel and also over the Wolf pass without problems.

As for the noise of the V10 at 4000+ rpm, I solved that with $150 worth of good sound proofing materials applied to the bottom of the dog house.

Does the Ford V-10 have the power needed?

Well, I drive a Chevy 8.1 which has the identical peak torque and on paper, depending on who is testing exactly what configuration within 5 HP of the ford V-10 (Basically the same at that power level)

YES it does.. I'm not a ford fan for other reasons but YES, it has the horses.

We have 2014 Southwind 32VS and 2014 Grand Cherokee as Toad. V10 did well from Alabama to Virginia. Had to stop speed control (normally 60MPH) on occasion, because the engine did scream. Still kept above 50MPH most grades.

Thinking about adding BANKS Full Power System. Brochure says it will allow me to run at 3500K RPM instead of 4500K RPM under same load. Also improves torque at 3500K RPM.

Are my expectation in line?

We have the V10 in our 2002 32' Itasca Sunrise, we've been all over the West with our MH. Pulls hills just fine. Pulled up the 8% grade out of Bullfrog on Lake Powell pulling our jeep wrangler toad with no porblems, (even passed a lizard), the engine does get a little loud but it's muffled enough to not be a problem for me.

I just bought a 2003 Flair with the V-10 in it. Yep, it's slow up the steep hills here in souther AZ. And I know that isn't what you asked, but... I put a full Bank's kit on it. The next trip was to Costa Mesa from Tucson. It was night and day difference from before to now.

One little note, I'm an old drag racer, and there is no such thing as too much horsepower. But, I have to throttle back and understand what's happening here. I am going to pull my 24' enclosed trailer for the first time in a few weeks with my sand car in it.

Yep, the V10 is a high revving engine and is not a speed demon. A slight uphill grade will make it downshift and scream like it's coming apart to maintain your speed. You won't win any races to the top of the hill unless you're racing a bicycle, but you'll get there safely and within a few minutes of the other guys. We just got back from a 500 mile round-trip towing an enclosed trailer with a Harley Roadking in it and other than a blown tire, the coach and engine did great. And got 9MPG to boot!! And I can change the oil in it myself for under $40. Try THAT with a DP..... ;-) (Just pushin' yer buttons, diesel owners...actually I'm jealous... LOL!)

We put over 100,000 miles on our 2001 V10 pulling either a Buick on a dolly or a Jeep wrangler 4 down. It's been in and out of Skagway Alaska (12% grade for 12 miles) and through the Eisenhower/Johnson tunnels half a dozen times. The only time it lacked for power was when the fuel filter got plugged.

We have over 16,000 miles on our 2013 V10. It also has been to Alaska, Florida, and all points between pulling the same Jeep. The mileage for both has been a little over 8 mpg when towing.

Any MH will take you to the top of the hill. Some faster than others. All the V10 drivers will tell you it will do fine...if you can stand the roar of the engine at max RPM, screaming.

Somebody will always pass you. You can't have too big an engine. You always want a bigger one. LOL

It will have enough power to get up the mountains. Who really cares if you go 30mph or 50mph to get over the mountain? This from a DP owner.:)