carringb wrote:
theoldwizard1 wrote:
Txsurfer wrote:
... need to tow a 12-14K 5th wheel. I like the 6.2 but just don't know if it would cut it when we tow to the Rockies once a year.
Nothing wrong with the V10, although the fuel economy could be better. Lots of torque. Gear it right, and should have no problem.
Only real problem is you can't get it in a pickup. You'd have to order a cab-chassis and add a bed, but that potentially could mean skipping out on a lot of amenities.
The V10 with the 6R140 torque-shift seems to do at least as good fuel economy wise, as the 6.2L with the 5R110.
Highest trim level available in the cab-chassis trucks is Lariat, and if you go with the V10 there is only one rear axle ratio: 4.88. V10 is not available in the F350 cab-chassis, so you'd have to get an F450 minimum.
I considered going that route myself, and eventually ruled it out. Too many down sides for us, and there was the cost of putting a bed on it as well. The F450 pickup was actually the closest to meeting all of our needs, and has worked out very well.
Ford needs a gas engine option in the F450 pickup though.
:):)
