1999 Dodge 3500 , V10 ?

[fordy]

...................I'm looking at a 99 V10 3500 dually , 5 speed , 80k miles in excellent shape to pull my 5'ver . Never driven one , or even ridden in one but have been told they pull very strong . My 3/4 ton f250 is overloaded because my trailer weighs about 15,800 pounds as it currently sits . I need a dually because of the stability of dual rear wheels .
...................So , Anyone with V10 knowledge I would appreciate hearing from You , Please! , thanks , fordy

[Common Tator]

Since you are lstill looking, see if you can find a diesel. We have a Dodge Ram 2500 with a Cummons Turbo Diesel. We pull a 5th wheel with it and a 4 horse trailer and never ahd a problem. Pulling a trailer we get about 15 mpg. Without a trailer we get about 20-22 mpg.

[haypoint]

A few years ago, I bought a Chevy diesel and a friend bought a Dodge V10. We had a discussion about diesel vs Gas. The diesel cost me about $3000 more than a gas V8. His V10 was about 800 extra. At that time, the extra mileage of the diesel would take 100,000 miles to pay the difference in initial cost. Since then, the cost of diesel fuel has gone above gas in cost by a large amount. So I guess it depends on how often you drive the truck.
He was happy with his Dodge V10.

[FL.Boy]

From what i have seen any ford or dodge with a v-10 better have a big gas tank in the bed or you will be stopping a lot to fill up. My aunt had a ford v-10 and got 10 to 12 mpg.

[michiganfarmer]

I didnt know ford ever made a V10

[lostspring]

I have a Dodge 250 with the cummins diesel and the 5 speed trans. I really the combination. I pulled a 28" gooseneck stock trailer all over. Never had any problems at all. I just wish there 6 forward speeds instead of 5.

[FL.Boy]

Originally Posted by michiganfarmer

I didnt know ford ever made a V10

yes it was in there vans and big suvs it may have been in the trucks to and the 10-12 mpg is empty loaded i would guess would be 6 to 8 mpg.

[Dodgegal79]

I think ford calls those their Triton motors, not sure.

[Old Vet]

If you pul a trailer that is 15,800 LBS then you neet to have a bigger truck. either 11/2 ton or a 2ton truck would make sence. Over loading a trailer is most comon fault that can spell danger if you don't have the right equipment.That is 7.9 tons that you are going to pul so a larger truck will be a wise discision. But them sopme pull that much with a six ciyender 1/2 ton truck and think nothing about it until they try to stop.

[fordy]

Originally Posted by Old Vet

If you pul a trailer that is 15,800 LBS then you neet to have a bigger truck. either 11/2 ton or a 2ton truck would make sence. Over loading a trailer is most comon fault that can spell danger if you don't have the right equipment.That is 7.9 tons that you are going to pul so a larger truck will be a wise discision. But them sopme pull that much with a six ciyender 1/2 ton truck and think nothing about it until they try to stop.

............You are correct about stopping ! When I bought this trailer I was told it weighed 11,000 , got it home and had it weighed at the truck scales which turned out to be 13,320 pounds , empty ! So , I'm guessing it should be around 15,500 or so . I should have purchased an F450 , 6 speed but there just wasn't enough $$ to spread around . Actually , I'm going to wait until the middle of Jan'09 and see how my employment situation is at that time . I should be re employed by Feb 1st . , at that time I'll start actively looking for a 2004 , 2005 D3500 Cummins with a six speed . The V10 isn't going to be strong enough I'm thinking after doing a little research .
............I'll keep this trailer as long as I'm employed in my current capacity , forever how long that turns out to be , a couple of years I hope . My plan , Lord willing , is to sell this trailer , purchase a smaller and lighter trailer so I can travel around a bit like I had intended to do , with this trailer , but it turned out to be just too heavy with the price of fuel when it was $4 per gallon . , fordy

[Up North]

Originally Posted by FL.Boy

yes it was in there vans and big suvs it may have been in the trucks to and the 10-12 mpg is empty loaded i would guess would be 6 to 8 mpg.

The 6.8L V10 replaced the 7.5 L Gas V8.
Funny how manufacturers try to ease public acceptance by making engines sound larger, when they are actually smaller. Surely a ten cylinder would be bigger than an eight cylinder ... not so.
To Quote one Good Ole' Boy:
"There is no replacement for Displacement" ...

Applications Per Ford Motor Company

The 6.8 L (6760 cc, 413 CID) V10 is another variation of the Modular family created for use in large trucks. Bore size is 90.2 mm (3.552 in) and stroke is 105.8 mm (4.165 in), identical to the 5.4 L V8. Both 2-valve and 3-valve versions are currently produced. The 6.8 L uses a balance shaft to quell vibrations inherent to a 90° bank angle V10 engine configuration. The 2-valve version, built at Ford's Windsor, Ontario LVL engine line, was first introduced in 1997. For 2005, Ford introduced a 3-valve non-VCT version of the 6.8 L V10 . The 3-valve engine is built alongside the 2-valve engine at Ford's Windsor, Ontario engine plant.
Vehicles equipped with the 6.8 L V10 Modular engine include the following:
[edit]2-valve
1997-present Ford E-Series, 2-valve SOHC, 305 hp (227 kW) and 420 lb·ft (569 N·m) ratings for 2000 and later model years
1999-2004 Ford F-Series Super Duty, 2-valve SOHC, 310 hp (231 kW) and 425 lb·ft (576 N·m) ratings for 2000 and later model years
2000-2005 Ford Excursion, 2-valve SOHC, 310 hp (231 kW) and 425 lb·ft (576 N·m)
[edit]3-valve
2005-present Ford F-Series Super Duty, 3-valve SOHC, 362 hp (270 kW) and 457 lb·ft (620 N·m).
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[Ruby]

My DH and I use to deliver RV's for a living. He had a Ford one ton dulley. I had a Dodge Cummins 3/4 ton. I could out pull him any day. Especially in the mountains. I would pass him doing 40 while he was chugging along at 15. I got lots better fuel milage that he did too. The only thing I would have changed would have been I would have liked to have the one ton instead of the 3/4 for stability.

Most of the comercial RV transporters, use a diesel because of the better fuel milage plug they pull stronger. They need the toughness of the diesel because it's nothing to put 200 thousand a year on their pickups.

[fordy]

Originally Posted by Ruby

My DH and I use to deliver RV's for a living. He had a Ford one ton dulley. I had a Dodge Cummins 3/4 ton. I could out pull him any day. Especially in the mountains. I would pass him doing 40 while he was chugging along at 15. I got lots better fuel milage that he did too. The only thing I would have changed would have been I would have liked to have the one ton instead of the 3/4 for stability.

Most of the comercial RV transporters, use a diesel because of the better fuel milage plug they pull stronger. They need the toughness of the diesel because it's nothing to put 200 thousand a year on their pickups.

...........Ruby , I looked into delivering trailers , but couldn't make the numbers workout so I decided against it . The Cummins is THE BEST engine ever put into a small truck , period . I've done extensive vehicle searches for the last two weeks and there are thousands of 1 ton duallys available for sale . Previous owners must be unloading them like the Plague which kinda surprises me given the fact that the 03 , 04 , 05 , and 06 models will get between 18 and 23 mpg on the highway . I'd much rather drive a 1 ton with good fuel milage than a little 4 banger that is overloaded with 2 suit cases in the trunk . Besides , my lifestyle is based upon mobility and I need a strong puller to move my trailer around . , fordy

[Old Vet]

If you are going to pull a trailer the best thing you can do is to get a two speed rear end and have breaks put on the trailer. With the two speed rear end you get a low speed and a high speed in each gear on your transmition. The breaks can be either electric or vacum they all work to help stop it. Going is one thing but stoping it is another and you need to do both.