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I need to tow my truck and was wanting to know if a 2005 f-250 with the 5.4 would tow my truck on a car hauler.I have a 2007 dodge ram 4x4 quad cab.The weight is approximately 5400lbs for the truck and 2300lbs for the trailer.Thanks
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i have an 02 f-250 with a 5.4 and have pulled a dodge grand caravan and a heavy duty pipe top goose neck trailer. the truck pulled it just fine just put the f-250 in tow mode or O/D off and go. Trailer breaks help alot when stopping but my controller was out when i pulld the mini van and i took it easy but you should be fine.
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A couple of my buddies are Cummins boys and always bustin my chops for having a Ford and a gasser. I can't wait till I have to pull one of their rigs some day. haha. Hope it all works out and I dont mean to joke at your misfortune. Good luck to ya.
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New F250 have towing ratings at 12,500 lb, so even the older model might have it slightly lower - the 7700 lb is still below the expectation.
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The truck will tow that no problem. At 7700 lbs, you aren't even close to the max tow rating.
Technically, you are supposed to use a weight distribution hitch for anything over 5000 lbs, but I don't think I have ever seen anyone use a WDH on anything but a camper trailer.
Technically, you are supposed to use a weight distribution hitch for anything over 5000 lbs, but I don't think I have ever seen anyone use a WDH on anything but a camper trailer.
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