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05-15-2012, 08:19 AM | #1 |
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Towing Pickup ?
Has anybody tried a 150 Ford Eco-Boost V-6, twin turbo for towing an enclosed trailer of about 11,000 # ? I've been looking at a new P.U , and I liked the Ford that I tried as a Demo, but I'm leary if that would hold up pulling my trailer ! The Ford is rated to pull up to 11,300 # ! My Dodge is 16 years old , and has 327,000 mi, but the body is starting to show it's age ! The Cummins runs perfect ! Anybody got any ideas ?..Thanks, John
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Re: Towing Pickup ?
There is no way that I would tow an 11,000 lb trailer with a 1/2 ton truck. It may have the power to actually pull the load but the brakes and suspension wont be up to the task. Your best bet for a trailer that heavy is another dually or spend a little money on your existing truck to make it look and drive like new again. You just cant beat a dually diesel for the job. I dont think you would ever get 300,000 miles of life from a V-6 towing that kind of load.
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Re: Towing Pickup ?
Repaint the Dodge!
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Re: Towing Pickup ?
There was another thread about this last year, General opinion was negative. You might be o.k with a light car on a open trailer but at the weight you would be towing it's a safe bet you would end up in the hospital.
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