Newbie, Towing Package question?
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Newbie, Towing Package question?
Hi all, thanks in advance for being patient with a newbie. I'm looking at a 250 super duty, v-10, extended cab, short bed which I'm going to buy for hauling a 2 horse trailer (will also be my every day truck). I've looked and the Ford site says all 2001's come with a tow package. What exactly does this mean? I'm not certain if it comes with a class III or IV hitch, and I don't see any signs of trailer brakes in the cab, but I'm only used to seeing the old add ons, do they come standard? Does it mean it's ready to go? I would like to get it in writing that it has what I need, but don't know exactly what that would be.
Thanks for your help,
Thanks for your help,
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From: Troy USA
Newbie, Towing Package question?
The tow package , i believe, is a tranny cooler, trailer hitch and comes pre wired for lights, brakes and battery charging. In the glove box will be a pig tail connector that plugs in under the dash for a trailer brake control (you must supply the controller)
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From: Paducah KY
Newbie, Towing Package question?
I have a 2001 with no hitch. I don't think a hitch comes with the tow package. What since does that make?
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Well, I bought the truck and it has the hitch, the cooling package, and electrical for trailer brakes, just like the poster above mentioned. Nice truck!
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 24-Jul-02 AT 07:49 PM (EST)]>I have a 2001 with no hitch. I don't think a hitch comes
>with the tow package. What since does that make?
It doesn't.
One good thing is that other than the hitch these trucks are ready to tow.Which I think trucks always should have been.One large radiator,a high amp alternator,decent sized battery,pre wired,etc...
They probably don't include the hitch because of $$$$$ and a lot of people that tow these days use fifth wheel and gooseneck setups.
>with the tow package. What since does that make?
It doesn't.
One good thing is that other than the hitch these trucks are ready to tow.Which I think trucks always should have been.One large radiator,a high amp alternator,decent sized battery,pre wired,etc...
They probably don't include the hitch because of $$$$$ and a lot of people that tow these days use fifth wheel and gooseneck setups.
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From: waterford nj
Newbie, Towing Package question?
On all 2002 SD's a 10,000 lb. rated receiver hitch is standard as is all the wiring etc.
I upgraded to a 12,500 receiver at an additional charge of $150.00($128.00 invoice).
If you ckeck your Ford literature or ckeck with your stealer you'll see that the 12,500 hitch is the only option offered.
I also have the Camper Package ($136.00 invoice) which includes heavier front springs, an anti sway bar and a certification for slide in campers.
02 F350 PSD CC lb 6 spd
97 F350 351 rc lb 5 spd.
Scott
I upgraded to a 12,500 receiver at an additional charge of $150.00($128.00 invoice).
If you ckeck your Ford literature or ckeck with your stealer you'll see that the 12,500 hitch is the only option offered.
I also have the Camper Package ($136.00 invoice) which includes heavier front springs, an anti sway bar and a certification for slide in campers.
02 F350 PSD CC lb 6 spd
97 F350 351 rc lb 5 spd.
Scott