Good bye V10. What should be next?
We have had 3 Ford V10 250s and were very happy towing our big 5ers all across country. Our present 5er is 11,200 pounds empty. We just got back from the Ford dealer and will have to go with a V8 6....
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Lucyc858 wrote:
We have had 3 Ford V10 250s and were very happy towing our big 5ers all across country. Our present 5er is 11,200 pounds empty. We just got back from the Ford dealer and will have to go with a V8 6.2 liter. We have had a 4.3 rear end and found it beneficial. Has anyone used this vehicle for towing? Are you happy with it? What about power and miles per gallon? I think we will have to go to a 350 to get the 4.3 rear end. We do not want a diesel.
Thanks for any personal experience stories you may have.
Lucy
"We do not want a diesel."
OK, but you asked for opinions, so here is mine:
Go drive a diesel or two. My personal choice would be the Dodge/Ram Cummins with manual 6 speed transmission, but if you would rather have a Ford or GM that is up to you.
IMO, once you have towed with a diesel, you will wonder why you ever denied yourself the pleasure! For heavy towing they are the best, IMO.
Good luck in your search.
