Hello, I am looking to replace my old truck and would like more towing power. I have a 31 foot travel trailer that weighs about 6200 and an enclosed car trailer that weighs @ 7500 when loaded with car/generator/etc...My current truck tows great when on a flat or moderate incline but where I live I have to pull a few 4-8 mile long grades that are pretty steep and by the top I am down to @ 45 or 50 mph and the motor can't pull any harder, I really can't expect a small block to do more anyway. The truck alone weighs @ 6000 so the GCVW is getting up there.
Anyway, my real question: I am looking to buy a used (probably 2000) excursion or F250/350 crew and am not sure if I need the PSD or if the v10 will pull what I have. Here is a little more info. The truck will be a daily driver for a 15 mile commute each way to work and other around town trips in addition to vacations and weekends towing one of the trailers. I live in the northeast and have no where to plug the truck in at camp so I am a little concerned about the diesel starting. I also am not thrilled with the noise from the diesel but if I need it to pull the trailer I will deal with it.
So, does anyone have a v10 excursion or crew that pulls a comparable load and how does it do on the hills ??? Any help and insight as to the axle ratio which best suits my needs would be appreciated.
Thanks, if you happen to have one for sale please let me know that as well. Regards and thanks for any info you can offer.
Joe