Just took delivery of a 2009 BC 3355RL. I was not sure how our 08 F350 V10 would handle the weight. The hitch load is not an issue with the F350 (11,000# GVW Package with single rear wheels). The V10 did a very nice job! With the 4:10 rear end and the Torqshift tranny it was easy to get the load moving and keep it moving at freeway speeds. No gear searching or anything like that. While in tow at 60 mph the truck computer indicated an average of about 8.2 mpg. About what I expected.
With diesel fuel so much higher and the initial cost of the diesel truck so much higher also, I am satisfied with the V10. It is definitely not a diesel when it comes to torque, but it moves the BC nicely around 60 to 65 MPH, which is fast enough for me.
With diesel fuel so much higher and the initial cost of the diesel truck so much higher also, I am satisfied with the V10. It is definitely not a diesel when it comes to torque, but it moves the BC nicely around 60 to 65 MPH, which is fast enough for me.