Towing with the V10

Linder · 08-01-2008

So I went to tow my Bix tex dump trailer and my ranch tractor with my 2008 Ford Superduty the other day and suprise, no trailer lights what so ever, so the V10 got put to a great test. The trailer and the tractor put together probably weigh 8500 pounds, so I hooked up and away I went, I'm telling you I could barely feel them back there it was amazing, guess I have no need for my powerstroke now!! Towed the whole package up a nice windy and steep hillside road up to the new property and the car didn't even break a sweat.

Linder

V10 · 08-01-2008

Yep, The V10's are incredible torque beasts...so different from the V8 gasser which has nice acceleration not loaded to moderately loaded but with the V10 you almost don't know you've got a load...I've experienced this in Colorado at high altitude and am amazed how you can't make the V10 choke...just keeps pulling on any grade.

The larger 350mm/330mm Touareg V10 brakes are also great but if you're going to tow large heavy loads on a regular basis long distances in mountainous terrain you can upgrade the brakes to the 2008 Cayenne GTS/TT setup which give 380mm front and 358 mm rear...again, this would be overkill for most situations but if you got rid of your Superduty and were traveling cross country you'd definitely notice the larger brake stopping power mentioned towing heavy loads.

Mike's Panzer · 08-01-2008

The part I like is the the V-10 gets the same mileage with the boat as the V-8 did empty.

Linder · 08-01-2008

Yea I had no idea that the V10 was a whole level above my V8 until I bought this one, it really is an awesome vehicle. As for the brake situation, I am planning on putting a trailer brake controller in if I do end up getting rid of my truck but that will be in the future.

Thanks for the responses.
Linder

GatorGrit · 08-03-2008

What about putting an electric trailer break controler in the cab for towing big loads?

V10 · 08-03-2008

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Originally Posted by GatorGrit

What about putting an electric trailer break controler in the cab for towing big loads?

Exactly, this should absolutely be used with large/heavy trailers or for more control under any situation.

08-01-2008	#1
Linder Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sonoma/Lake Tahoe Posts: 983 Images: 6	Towing with the V10 So I went to tow my Bix tex dump trailer and my ranch tractor with my 2008 Ford Superduty the other day and suprise, no trailer lights what so ever, so the V10 got put to a great test. The trailer and the tractor put together probably weigh 8500 pounds, so I hooked up and away I went, I'm telling you I could barely feel them back there it was amazing, guess I have no need for my powerstroke now!! Towed the whole package up a nice windy and steep hillside road up to the new property and the car didn't even break a sweat. Linder __________________ 2006 Offroad Gray V10 Lifetime CHP 11-99 Member

08-01-2008	#3
Mike's Panzer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 343	The part I like is the the V-10 gets the same mileage with the boat as the V-8 did empty. __________________ 2007 V-10 Reed Green Air Supp. Tow Pkg. Four Zone Winter Pkg. Lock Diff. Llumar tint Mud Flaps Euro Bin and Headlight switch Sirius Radio Seat covers

08-01-2008	#4
Linder Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Sonoma/Lake Tahoe Posts: 983 Images: 6	Yea I had no idea that the V10 was a whole level above my V8 until I bought this one, it really is an awesome vehicle. As for the brake situation, I am planning on putting a trailer brake controller in if I do end up getting rid of my truck but that will be in the future. Thanks for the responses. Linder __________________ 2006 Offroad Gray V10 Lifetime CHP 11-99 Member

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08-01-2008	#2
V10 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 301	Yep, The V10's are incredible torque beasts...so different from the V8 gasser which has nice acceleration not loaded to moderately loaded but with the V10 you almost don't know you've got a load...I've experienced this in Colorado at high altitude and am amazed how you can't make the V10 choke...just keeps pulling on any grade. The larger 350mm/330mm Touareg V10 brakes are also great but if you're going to tow large heavy loads on a regular basis long distances in mountainous terrain you can upgrade the brakes to the 2008 Cayenne GTS/TT setup which give 380mm front and 358 mm rear...again, this would be overkill for most situations but if you got rid of your Superduty and were traveling cross country you'd definitely notice the larger brake stopping power mentioned towing heavy loads.

08-03-2008	#5
GatorGrit Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 1	What about putting an electric trailer break controler in the cab for towing big loads?