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towvehicle · 11-15-2010, 05:37 PM

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.

Stroked68 · 11-15-2010, 08:58 PM

What does that package consist of?

sagebel · 11-15-2010, 09:07 PM

Different springs and I think you get the 3:55 rear end. Same axles, brakes, and transmission. Nothing a set of air bags can't make up for.

WD40 · 11-16-2010, 12:37 AM

If you are going to be pulling a large fifth-wheel I would get the 3.73 gears
and the 25 k hitch, that Ford puts in the trucks now. We have a few people on this forum, that know a lot about these trucks and fifth-wheel RV's.
I been pulling and camping with fifth-wheels for 30+ years now, we are not full timers yet but would like to be one day soon.

Doug

sagebel · 11-16-2010, 08:52 PM

3.73 are not available. 3.55 is the new 3.73. There are plenty of guys towing with the 3.31 gearing with no issues. If you are going to be pulling the hills go with the 3.55.

I have the 3.55 and my truck will shift through 3rd when crossing an intersection from a stop. First gear is plenty low to get any load moving.

Stroked68 · 11-16-2010, 09:09 PM

Alot cheaper to just install the air bags then get the package then.

WD40 · 11-16-2010, 09:51 PM

If he is going to be towing a fifth wheel, I would hope that he would get a DRW and a 3.73 gear. 3.55's may be fine for a SRW, but a SRW is not fine for towing a big fifthwheel, and yes I know that some do it.
Doug

Stroked68 · 11-18-2010, 06:53 PM

Wonder what the max a SRW would pull in a 5th wheel? Im in the market next yr for a toy hauler 5th wheel but most are triple axle and dont want to do that to my truck. Hard to find small toy hauler 5th wheels. Might have to settle for a bumper pull toy hauler with a equalizer hitch.

Suitehauler350 · 11-19-2010, 06:31 AM

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.

racerxray1 · 11-23-2010, 07:24 PM

Check out this link to the Ford website. It should answer all your questions in regard to towing capacities for all the different configurations. Hope this helps!

2011 Ford Super Duty | View Towing Specifications | Ford.com

11-15-2010, 05:37 PM	#1
towvehicle SDD Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: warwick rhode island Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	new 2011 f350 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.

11-15-2010, 08:58 PM	#2
Stroked68 This is FORD Country Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Eudora, KS Posts: 944 Thanks: 11 Thanked 64 Times in 63 Posts View Photos By: Stroked68	What does that package consist of? __________________ 1999 Ford F250 Superduty 4x4 sb ext cab 7.3L DIY Intake-MBRP 4" turbo back smokers kit with dual 6" Miter stacks-Autometer UltraLite Triple pillar gauge KMC HPX SS Crossover Line-Shimmed FPR 74-75psi AIH delete-ZooDad Mod-08 rear diff cover-Harpoon mod-Hutch mod-Recon LED smoked cab lights Bed liner on bottom 1/4 of truck-Fumoto drain valve 275k and counting!

11-15-2010, 09:07 PM	#3
sagebel Stock? Pfft! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 908 Thanks: 5 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts View Photos By: sagebel	Different springs and I think you get the 3:55 rear end. Same axles, brakes, and transmission. Nothing a set of air bags can't make up for. __________________ Light weight 2011 F-250 6.7 CCSB 4x4 in Sterling Grey Metallic Daily rider: 2010 Cannondale Quick 4

11-16-2010, 12:37 AM	#4
WD40 SDD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Benton Arkansas & McAllen Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 57 Thanked 110 Times in 106 Posts View Photos By: WD40	If you are going to be pulling a large fifth-wheel I would get the 3.73 gears and the 25 k hitch, that Ford puts in the trucks now. We have a few people on this forum, that know a lot about these trucks and fifth-wheel RV's. I been pulling and camping with fifth-wheels for 30+ years now, we are not full timers yet but would like to be one day soon. Doug __________________ 2006 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Lariat 4X2 PSD 6.0 TorqShift Automatic Transmission, MAG-HYTEC DIFF COVERS Bama ZooDad If you think the 6.0 is bad.....Get a 6.4 2004 35 ft Hitch Hiker 16589 EW. Doug Is it time to go camping yet?

11-16-2010, 08:52 PM	#5
sagebel Stock? Pfft! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Silverdale, WA Posts: 908 Thanks: 5 Thanked 27 Times in 27 Posts View Photos By: sagebel	3.73 are not available. 3.55 is the new 3.73. There are plenty of guys towing with the 3.31 gearing with no issues. If you are going to be pulling the hills go with the 3.55. I have the 3.55 and my truck will shift through 3rd when crossing an intersection from a stop. First gear is plenty low to get any load moving. __________________ Light weight 2011 F-250 6.7 CCSB 4x4 in Sterling Grey Metallic Daily rider: 2010 Cannondale Quick 4

11-16-2010, 09:09 PM	#6
Stroked68 This is FORD Country Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Eudora, KS Posts: 944 Thanks: 11 Thanked 64 Times in 63 Posts View Photos By: Stroked68	Alot cheaper to just install the air bags then get the package then. __________________ 1999 Ford F250 Superduty 4x4 sb ext cab 7.3L DIY Intake-MBRP 4" turbo back smokers kit with dual 6" Miter stacks-Autometer UltraLite Triple pillar gauge KMC HPX SS Crossover Line-Shimmed FPR 74-75psi AIH delete-ZooDad Mod-08 rear diff cover-Harpoon mod-Hutch mod-Recon LED smoked cab lights Bed liner on bottom 1/4 of truck-Fumoto drain valve 275k and counting!

11-16-2010, 09:51 PM	#7
WD40 SDD Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Benton Arkansas & McAllen Posts: 2,755 Thanks: 57 Thanked 110 Times in 106 Posts View Photos By: WD40	If he is going to be towing a fifth wheel, I would hope that he would get a DRW and a 3.73 gear. 3.55's may be fine for a SRW, but a SRW is not fine for towing a big fifthwheel, and yes I know that some do it. Doug __________________ 2006 Ford F-350 Crew Cab Lariat 4X2 PSD 6.0 TorqShift Automatic Transmission, MAG-HYTEC DIFF COVERS Bama ZooDad If you think the 6.0 is bad.....Get a 6.4 2004 35 ft Hitch Hiker 16589 EW. Doug Is it time to go camping yet?

11-18-2010, 06:53 PM	#8
Stroked68 This is FORD Country Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Eudora, KS Posts: 944 Thanks: 11 Thanked 64 Times in 63 Posts View Photos By: Stroked68	Wonder what the max a SRW would pull in a 5th wheel? Im in the market next yr for a toy hauler 5th wheel but most are triple axle and dont want to do that to my truck. Hard to find small toy hauler 5th wheels. Might have to settle for a bumper pull toy hauler with a equalizer hitch. __________________ 1999 Ford F250 Superduty 4x4 sb ext cab 7.3L DIY Intake-MBRP 4" turbo back smokers kit with dual 6" Miter stacks-Autometer UltraLite Triple pillar gauge KMC HPX SS Crossover Line-Shimmed FPR 74-75psi AIH delete-ZooDad Mod-08 rear diff cover-Harpoon mod-Hutch mod-Recon LED smoked cab lights Bed liner on bottom 1/4 of truck-Fumoto drain valve 275k and counting!

11-19-2010, 06:31 AM	#9
Suitehauler350 SDD Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fort Wayne/Indiana Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts View Photos By: Suitehauler350	Love my 2011 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. __________________ SuiteHauler 350 2011 Ford F350 SuperCab XLT 4x2 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel 6-Spd auto SRW 5th Wheel prep Locking Diff 3.11 Gear, LINE-X, Wet Okole, Reese 18K 5thWheel, Stromberg Carlson Gate,

11-23-2010, 07:24 PM	#10
racerxray1 SDD Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: West Covina, CA Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Check out this link to the Ford website. It should answer all your questions in regard to towing capacities for all the different configurations. Hope this helps! 2011 Ford Super Duty \| View Towing Specifications \| Ford.com

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