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Zigpep
Explorer
Dec 21, 2017

2005 Ford v10

We are looking at a low mileage 2005 ford v10 gas with 4.10 gear ratio, 6.5 foot bed. We need to tow a Nuwa, max weight of fifth wheel 14,100. Tongue weight 1890. This truck has the tow package option. On paper it looks like it will do it but anyone actually use one of these to tow and how much do you tow? Concerns are stopping capability. Also how it will ride with the shorter bed. We

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  • I`m towing a 9200lb loaded TT that is 11.5ft tall with an 02 Excursion with the V-10 and 4.30 gears. I`m right at 18k lbs GCVW No.t sure if the 05 SD V-10 got the 5 speed trans?

    Don't be afraid to let the V-10 rev! Mine routinely sees 4k rpm in the mountains. Check into a tuner from 5star tuning. It will really wake up that V-10/auto trans in the SD.

    You`ll definitely want an auto slider hitch so you don't have to worry about 5`er to cab contact!
  • My trailer weighed about 7,000-7,500 ish loaded up. I also had a 4 passenger electric golf cart in the bed. Around 8,500 loaded up. Mine was 3.73 but I never had a single moments problem or struggle with that motor.

    Mine had about 75 less HP than the one you are looking at.

    Thanks!

    Jeremiah
  • I forgot one very important thing. It is a f 250, not a 350.
    Thanks
  • Thanks for the replies, for those of you that posted can you tell me how much you are towing with the v10? Thanks
  • Should be a great combo. Don’t be afraid to let the motor rev and enjoy those 10 thirsty sisters.

    I had a 99 V10 and it was a great motor.

    Thanks!

    Jeremiah
  • 2005 is when Ford upgraded the brakes, suspension and frame on the SD yet the body had few changes. My 2005 F250 was a work horse whether towing a tag toyhauler or carrying a truck camper while towing an enclosed trailer. Mine was a diesel, but it was a 4wd short bed with SuperCab.
  • I owned a 2002 F250, V10, 3.73 axle, Towed two different 5th wheels over 120,000 miles across USA and Canada with absolutely no problems. This was a long bed that was necessary with the "square nosed" older trailer I began with. The last trailer had a pin weight of 2350 pounds and approached the design limits of this truck but still managed trips through the Canadian Maritimes and New Mexico quite well. Really good luck with this truck. In 160,000 miles only changed oil,filters,tires and battery's, brake pads once.
    Go for it!
  • rhagfo's avatar
    rhagfo
    Explorer III
    2005’F350 should have disk brakes all around, trailer should also have good brakes.
    Short bed with fiver is your choice just watch when turning or get a slider hitch.
  • It is dark outside so pass the beer. :W

    Now is the time for those boisterous long bed guys to pony up. Me I have went thru 4 pick ups and a few fifth wheels and never towed with nothing but a short bed.

    Also the stopping question got my attention. Guess cus I don't get it. I would hope the trailer has brakes that would stop its share of the task.

    me if it is the hoss that I was looking for I would go for it. I tow with a short bed gasser but of the 6.2 variety.