Sal, You don't want to haul a 3500 lb+ vehicle on a sing. axle trailer, and most renters now only have dolleys for smaller vehicles.

An old half ton will tow, and if built properly, run in the lead pack with the big dogs.




Dave, If I was thinking of borrowing a 17 yr old, vr my own Slick, I'd prolly go with mine. Would you take it out for a 600 mile run without towing?


John

 

I've towed other heavier vehicles on trailers and dollys and flat towed with a tow bar and with straps in my 65 half ton. Trailers were ok but the added hassle made it not worth it. The only real benefit being trailer brakes which can be huge depending on your driving style.
Flat towing was good for shorter trips but I wouldn't go farther than across town really.
Dollys handle so much better and are easier to use than a trailer when you are talking about this much weight.

edit: If you do rent a dolly be sure to inspect the wheel straps thoroughly. I rented one that the straps were beat up on it. I figured I was only going about 20 miles so it should work ok. By the time I got home only one side and the safety strap was holding the truck on.

edit 2: Also with a dolly be sure that the tongue angle is correct. If your hitch is too high it will push up on the rear of the truck when braking causing some potentially exciting stops. Use a drop hitch if need be.

 

Intend checking type of dolly the local rental places offer. Again, appreciate the input!!

 

I am having the same dilemma. We are moving forward on our plans to relocate 2000 miles to Tucson.

I thought about selling everything except for the wifes Caliber. Its a 2013 and we paid cash so I don't want to sell it.

I thought I could sell the F100 and replace it after we move, but I jumped in it today to go to Lowes and I just cant stand the thought of selling it.

I haven't drove it in about 2 weeks, it starts right up and goes, doesn't leak any fluids or burns any oil.

I just have to figure out a way to move it that is cost effective.

 

road trip shadow...... lifes an adventure and not many things funner than a road trip with an old gal that hasnt had a trip in a while.......unfortunately it could make it with flying colors and then you would be proud of her forever, or if something did go wrong you would probably be able to get help from your favorite forum

 

PM me, and lets see what your schedule is,,, I have a 16' trailer and 02 F350 and the trailer has hauled many a Ford truck!

 

Pickupman, I can not thank you enough for the offer!! I may have another option, before I parked the truck, 3 plus years ago, I had just tuned it and the truck was running very well, also purchased couple new tires. This evening happened to get a call from my niece and I spoke with her husband, they live about 15 miles away and he's going to stop by the house in Lebec and see if he can get truck running??? Again, thank you for the offer!!!

 

I bet with new gas in it, (I'd drain out the old first) it'll crank up and run home.

Don't know about tags, but get him to drive it a few days.


John

 

It's not the 1st time that truck has sat for extended periods of time collecting dust and as you noted some fresh gas and I usually can get the truck running. There's an unknown, few years back a grass fire came thru those rolling hills onto the property and reportedly did not get that (?) close to the truck, I have not been back to check it out since; can't wait to get a status report.

Pic couple mo's before fire??

 

A F100 may tow it ok but it surely will not stop towing anything. For sure not safe even if there are disc brakes added to front. Waaaay dangerous with a trailer. Yes, People do it all the time but it is not safe.

If you were closer you could borrow my Diesel and trailer . . . I say drive it! NICE TRUCK!

When I moved from WA the plan was for myself and oldest daughter who just got her license for each of us to drive a old truck to Phoenix. The plan was going well trucks ready to go but then the wife said NO WAY! Sounded good to me and wish we would have.
Now her only veh she has that is on road is a 1966 Ranger F250. Its her only driver and goes to work, college etc. Now my 2nd daughter who turns 16 in a month is wanting a Old truck to drive!

 

In the event can't get it running are you in the camp that a dolly would be preferred over a trailer???? Looks like you have enough vintage trucks to go around for the entire family.

 

Boss, speak for yourself, some of us learned to pull trailers before trailers had brakes. You have to drive with that in mind. I have been doing it for years.

You don't need no stinking diesel to pull a trailer.


John

 

I know its been done but I wouldn't be thrilled about towing a heavily loaded trailer without brakes through the Siskiyou Mountains in Northern California or some of the mountain passes up here in Washington state. North Carolina and much of the east coast doesn't have many places like those. Cumberland Gap (1,600 elevation) was about the closest thing I saw in my time out there. But, it is possible to add electric brakes to an F100/250. Kelsey-Hayes made a brake actuator that worked off of the hydraulics - converted hydraulic pressure to an electrical signal. That makes it quite a bit safer.

Siskiyou Summit is the highest pass on Interstate 5, at 4,310 feet (1,310 m). This pass is one of the most treacherous in the Interstate highway system. The California side has a more gradual slope than the Oregon side, where the freeway climbs or descends 2,300 feet (700 m) in elevation over a 7-mile (11 km) stretch of freeway. In addition, the pass includes several hazardous curves, and is frequently hit with snow, ice, and fog during winter storms. In winter, it is common for the highway to be closed one to four times by transportation authorities due to hazardous conditions. The speed limit is 55 miles per hour (89 km/h), but lower limits are set for larger vehicles.

 

I did not say one needed a diesel to pull a trailer. I said a 65-66 F100 is not safe to tow a trailer and car with. What I did say is if he were closer he could borrow my diesel.

John, Have you ever checked your stopping distance with 6000lbs behind you? Did not think so . . . I never said the PULLING was an issue but the STOPPING is a issue.

When you have 50% plus or more weight behind you than the truck weighs with drum brakes or small discs . . Have you ever been going down Grapevine hill with a drum brake F100 towing a trailer? Chew on that!

 

Where you are traveling I do not think its safe to tow a Uhaul trailer empty much rather than loaded with your F100. Only looking for trouble.

I been there done that. Put a 416 FE into a 1976 F150 and towed a light utility trailer with a couple quads on it. It was great until I had to stop!
I also pulled a large enclosed trailer and when I took off for first time thought that was AMAZING, Until I had to try to STOP!

If you had a F250 different story.