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Old Aug 28, 2016 | 08:11 PM
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First Time pulling

Well, today was my first time pulling a trailer since I got my truck. (F-250 Lariat). Hopefully I didn't work it too hard.

Looking forward to when I get my travel trailer, and get to put a real load behind it.

 
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Old Aug 28, 2016 | 09:47 PM
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Nice rig. I like how you got a little extra tongue weight with the rider.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 05:27 AM
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Lol. The saying goes "man, I don't know if you've got enough truck for that load!"

hurry up and get a camper that weighs at least 9,000.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2016 | 05:45 AM
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You need an F450 for a crazy heavy load like that!

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Old Aug 31, 2016 | 01:05 AM
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I don't know Bruce - are you sure a F450 will do it. I'm thinking F650...
 
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Old Aug 31, 2016 | 10:54 AM
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Nice looking truck. May I suggest a sway bar....LOL...
 
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Old Aug 31, 2016 | 07:49 PM
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I don't know Bruce - are you sure a F450 will do it. I'm thinking F650...
Or try an old Ford Ranger....
 
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Old Aug 31, 2016 | 10:51 PM
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I used to pull a trailer loaded like that with a Geo Storm... and then later with a 1990 Mustang.
 
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Great looking truck. Bet you didn't know trailer was there. you will be getting a larger trailer someday. We went from a single axle travel trailer 30 years ago, to the monster we have now. Never hurts to have tooooo much power.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2016 | 06:52 AM
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Might want to use 4 lo to get that load moving, lol.


Really, when you load it up it will drive the same as unloaded so be careful of your speed.
 
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Old Sep 3, 2016 | 06:56 AM
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I agree with the speed comment. Caught myself going 80 a few times while towing and I didn't realize it. Maybe that's why the ST tires didn't hold up hummmm.
 
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