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Aug 13, 2003 | 06:35 PM

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7.3 towing

Should my completely stock 2003 Ex with a 7.3 PS have any trouble towing a 27ft, 7000 lb camper? I do have the brake controller. I might tow 4 or 5 times a year for up to 500 miles each way.

Aug 13, 2003 | 08:59 PM

jschira

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I bought mine to tow 8000-8500 lbs.

Another poster uses his to pull a 41' TT.

You may need a sway control device.

You might also have more rear end squat than you want.

These are both easily fixed if needed.

Aug 14, 2003 | 04:57 AM

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I have the sway control and the weight distributing hook-up. I was more concerned with engine power and transmission in stock form.

Aug 14, 2003 | 06:13 AM

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7000 lbs. is nothing to the 7.3.

Many pull 13,000-15,000 lbs. with the 7.3 and 4R100 in a SD.

I pulled 5000 lbs. fairly easily with my '94 Dodge B-150 with a 5.2L gasser.

Aug 14, 2003 | 06:15 AM

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You won't have a problem. I tow a 32' TT, about 8K. More power than you every had (unless you had another PSD). With the trailer I can keep up with traffic at 55, 60, 65, or 70. I try to stay between 65 and 68. The PSD gets a little bit better fuel economy and the EGT's and Trans temp stay a slight bit cooler. Other than that tow away. I did put guages on my X and invested int he SuperCHip Micro tuner. In tow safe mode it is a dream to drive and tow, lots of reserve power and just cruises away.

Aug 14, 2003 | 07:45 PM

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7,000 lbs will be no prolem at all... I tow around 12-13000 lbs of dirt in a Dumptrailer everyday in my 7.3 PSD!!

Aug 20, 2003 | 11:06 AM

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I hauled a 10K Llb Fifth Wheel all around the Rockies this summer through some really high passes and I was blown away at the ease with which the PSD did its job. I have modified it somewhat with a K&D filter and reprogrammed the computer but you will have no problems towing that TT I am sure.