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OK all, I am going to be PCSing (moving) to Colorado Springs, CO in October and want to use my '03 F-150 to tow my Bronco II. I planned on getting the Uhaul tow dolly as opposed to the full trailer as to lighten the load as much as possible. This is kinda a last resort deal, as in I really don't have too many options.
On the other hand I really want your advice, good or bad. If there are any tips you can give me or just a kick in the . . . for even thinking about it. Please let me know.
2003 F-150 XLT, 4.2L, 2WD. No tow package.
Can it be done????????
On the other hand I really want your advice, good or bad. If there are any tips you can give me or just a kick in the . . . for even thinking about it. Please let me know.
2003 F-150 XLT, 4.2L, 2WD. No tow package.
Can it be done????????
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I too would get the full trailer. It is aluminum and not real heavy, plus they have a tounge brake that will keep some wear and tear off of yours.
Also, you would have too fool with unhooking the driveshaft and stuff to use a dolly. Another thing is that you can not back up with a tow dolly due to the swivel on the tire mounting plate.
Jimmy
Also, you would have too fool with unhooking the driveshaft and stuff to use a dolly. Another thing is that you can not back up with a tow dolly due to the swivel on the tire mounting plate.
Jimmy
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Thanks for the replies. Went to Uhaul today and they said the would let me tow it with my F-150. I had to get at elast the Class II tow package installed, though. Uhaul wanted $240 to do it. Check around at the Auto stores for the parts, cheapest I found was $210 for Package, tow bar and ball. Called Advance Auto and spoke with a worker and she said they had a three piece tow set for $120. Went there and it was just the package deal, told her that total cost at Auto Zone for the whole kit-n-caboodle was $160, and she Marked all the prices down below $150. Great frickin's deal huh, everything; Class III tow package, 6000lbs/1" shank tow bar, 5/8" pin and 2" ball for $142.
I say go to Advance Auto for everything guys and tell them you saw it cheaper somewhere else!
Went for the Class III for the heck of it, max on my F-150 is 5500lbs so I figured might as well be able to. Not like I'll ever do it again.
I think that you guys have convinced my to go with the full trailer, though. Thanks for everything guys.
David
I say go to Advance Auto for everything guys and tell them you saw it cheaper somewhere else!
Went for the Class III for the heck of it, max on my F-150 is 5500lbs so I figured might as well be able to. Not like I'll ever do it again.
I think that you guys have convinced my to go with the full trailer, though. Thanks for everything guys.
David
