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02SilverStroke · 11-29-2010, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by sagebel

There are plenty of guys towing with the 3.31 gearing with no issues.

Also, the 3.31 gearing should help the fuel mileage. With the price of diesel these days (around $3.00/gallon in the DFW area), every little increase in mileage helps.

taossti · 12-02-2010, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by towvehicle

I,m looking to get a 2011 f350 cc long bed diesel for towing a fifth wheel is there a benefit in ordering the 10000 package.

accidental post.

taossti · 12-02-2010, 08:58 AM

How has the fuel mileage been?

dc.snowball · 04-10-2011, 07:50 PM

go with the 11,500# pkg. i pull hvy eq. routinely and she barely squats with a skid loader +trailer at 12K...(3.55's)

eZAK61 · 05-01-2011, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Suitehauler350

I purchased a 2011 F350 SRW 2WD 6.7 L Diesel supercab with the integrated 5th wheel prep package including the 10000 lb upgrade. The advantage of the 10000 lb kit is slightly higher payload or hitch weight rate. For my trailer (16,000 fully loaded) and occasional towing that I do, the SRW tow rating is sufficient, I get the antisway software, and it fits in my garage.

Wouldn't the 10.000lb GVWR Pkg. be a down grade from the standard 11,400lb GVWR ???

Fine69 · 05-01-2011, 12:06 PM

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Originally Posted by eZAK61

Wouldn't the 10.000lb GVWR Pkg. be a down grade from the standard 11,400lb GVWR ???

Yes it would be. This whole thread is confusing.

newt92 · 05-07-2011, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by eZAK61

Wouldn't the 10.000lb GVWR Pkg. be a down grade from the standard 11,400lb GVWR ???

Thats what I was thinking too. My 05 F350 is 11,400#..

gambler · 07-07-2011, 06:13 AM

Actually, Ford says there is a difference in payload for the 10k GVWR vs. the 11,500 GVWR with the 10k having higher payload, by about 300#s. Surprised the heck out of me, I'm not sure how a higher payload is derived from a lower GVWR, but that's what both the brochure and website say.

eZAK61 · 07-18-2011, 12:41 PM

Gambler, I'm not saying your wrong, But I could not find an apples to apples comparison that would change the payload cap.

Yes, I do know that Ford does not make it very clear, and that there are a lot of variables.

That being said; let me gave an example.
Truck 'B' will weigh 300lbs more and have 300lbs less in Payload cap. than truck 'A'

Truck 'A' 10,000lb GVWR, 4,000lb Payload cap., 5,600lbs Tare (truck w/No passengers or fuel)
*That leaves only 400lbs left!

Truck 'B' 11,500lb GVWR, 3,700lb Payload cap., 6,000lbs Tare.
*That leaves 1,800lbs left!

It is all in the numbers and where you put your load!
For me, I would rather have the higher GVWR.

black super 350 · 12-23-2011, 06:56 AM

i think you'll find wheels and tires figure in there somehow too

07-18-2011, 12:41 PM	#19
eZAK61 SDD Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lombard, IL. Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Gambler, I'm not saying your wrong, But I could not find an apples to apples comparison that would change the payload cap. Yes, I do know that Ford does not make it very clear, and that there are a lot of variables. That being said; let me gave an example. Truck 'B' will weigh 300lbs more and have 300lbs less in Payload cap. than truck 'A' Truck 'A' 10,000lb GVWR, 4,000lb Payload cap., 5,600lbs Tare (truck w/No passengers or fuel) That leaves only 400lbs left! Truck 'B' 11,500lb GVWR, 3,700lb Payload cap., 6,000lbs Tare. That leaves 1,800lbs left! It is all in the numbers and where you put your load! For me, I would rather have the higher GVWR. __________________ "Relax, Dont worry, Have a Home Brew" 2011 SD F350 4X2 CREW CAB LARIAT 172"WB STYLESIDE, 6.7L V-8 DIESEL, 6-SPEED AUTO TRANS. Opts; 3.31 E Locker Axle, 5th Wheel Hitch, 11500# GVWR Pkg., Rapid Heat, Block Heater, Dual Alts., Tough Bed, Upfitter Switches, & Cable Lock. ZAK

12-23-2011, 06:56 AM	#20
black super 350 SDD Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: tunkhannock, pa Posts: 21 Thanks: 3 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	i think you'll find wheels and tires figure in there somehow too __________________ 2012 F350 SD, 6.7 PS, 6 sp auto, extended cab, long bed, 3:55 locking rear black /black leather interior 18"chrome wheels, michelins Lariat F/X 4X4 with off road option (skid plates )snow plow prep, fifth wheel prep chrome package, rear camera, power windows, p rear window, p seats, p mirrors. remote start ac/ heated seats and mirrors. cd satelite radio. tow/haul, integrated trailer brake, SS westin bull bar, black avs window visors, extang tonneau cover

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12-02-2010, 08:58 AM	#13
taossti SDD Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	How has the fuel mileage been?

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dc.snowball SDD Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: bear, delaware Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts View Photos By: dc.snowball	go with the 11,500# pkg. i pull hvy eq. routinely and she barely squats with a skid loader +trailer at 12K...(3.55's)

07-07-2011, 06:13 AM	#18
gambler SDD Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Actually, Ford says there is a difference in payload for the 10k GVWR vs. the 11,500 GVWR with the 10k having higher payload, by about 300#s. Surprised the heck out of me, I'm not sure how a higher payload is derived from a lower GVWR, but that's what both the brochure and website say.