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Feb 2, 2012 | 09:18 PM

Louie3

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Idk but it's a shot in the dark. I was on Craigslist and there's a couple that want a 14x56ft trailer moved 2 miles and are willing to pay $450 so can my truck do it? Probably not lol
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Feb 2, 2012 | 10:03 PM

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I know that I would not do that for $450 with my truck..

Is it possible? maybe. Are the chances of completely destroying your truck high? Yes.

Feb 2, 2012 | 10:20 PM

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You can only handle 600 lbs tonge weight.
They use F350 or larger to move those type trailers.
They are not RV trailers and you may even need a permit at 14' wide.

Feb 2, 2012 | 10:23 PM

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You can only handle 600 lbs tonge weight.
They use F350 or larger to move those type trailers.
They are not RV trailers and you may even need a permit at 14' wide.

I think a lot of times they even use semis.

Feb 2, 2012 | 10:25 PM

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That truck is way to nice to even consider something like that...

Feb 2, 2012 | 10:47 PM

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Lol would be cool if I could

Feb 3, 2012 | 09:49 AM

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we have moved smaller trailers around the farm with a 3/4 ton truck and it was by far to much for it. Moving down the road would have been unsafe with the 3/4 ton truck. I would not try it with a 1/2 ton truck. The trailer weight is at lest 10,000 lbs. and the tongue weight is by far to much for a 1/2 or 3/4 ton to move it. I would not move it with a f350 due to the tongue weight.

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Feb 3, 2012 | 08:59 PM

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I know this is just carrying on a discussion at this point but may be something for others to think about.
When towing out of spec for the truck, insurance and legal issues can be an big problerm if something happens as well as law suits over towing beyond capacity.
Most states the normal trailer width is about 8' for regular use.
Anything beyond needs permits and meet other requirements.
The travel route needs to be looked at for any obstruction in width and heights etc.
Get hung up some place and attract the law and it's all over.