Pulling A Dump Trailer
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Pulling A Dump Trailer
I am looking to pull a 7x16x7 Dump Trailer (New Orleans clean up). I found a 02 F250 SD with a 6.8, 4x4, automatic with 3:73. The trailer will be a Gooseneck. And I have a couple of questions.
1. The Dealer say's it has" Payload package #1", what is that?
2. Is the 3:73 to fast for the towing? (the debris shouldn't be too heavy)
3. How do these Automatics hold up? ( hard time finding a standard)
Thanks, Joe
1. The Dealer say's it has" Payload package #1", what is that?
2. Is the 3:73 to fast for the towing? (the debris shouldn't be too heavy)
3. How do these Automatics hold up? ( hard time finding a standard)
Thanks, Joe
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From: Allen, Tx
As far as I can see in the 2002 order book, all pickups of that year had payload package #1. The payload depends on what wheelbase, 2WD or 4WD, tires/wheel combo, springs, and engine type is installed:
"Gross Axle Weight Rating is determined by the rated capacity of the minimum component of the axle system (axle, computer selected
springs, wheels, tires) of a specific vehicle."
Unlike 49-states trucks, California vehicles also have restrictions on payload according to engine and transmission type. This is especially applicable to chassis-cabs, not so much on pickups or box-delete trucks.
The only trucks that came with a choice of payload pkg 1 or 2 where some of the chassis-cabs and the F53 motorhome chassis which came with payload pkg 1,2 and 3.
"Gross Axle Weight Rating is determined by the rated capacity of the minimum component of the axle system (axle, computer selected
springs, wheels, tires) of a specific vehicle."
Unlike 49-states trucks, California vehicles also have restrictions on payload according to engine and transmission type. This is especially applicable to chassis-cabs, not so much on pickups or box-delete trucks.
The only trucks that came with a choice of payload pkg 1 or 2 where some of the chassis-cabs and the F53 motorhome chassis which came with payload pkg 1,2 and 3.
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If your going to pull that trailer, get a truck with 4:30 gears,,I have a 7 x 12 Bri-Mar dump trailer, plus other trailers, my V-10 with the 4:30's does great, but I have the 6-speed man. tran too.
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There should be a towing capacity list in the owners manual. Go to dealership and pull the owners manual and take a look at the capacity. then go from there. It should be listed by specific vehicle ( engine, W.B. or body type, rear axle). You will have to guess how much weight the trailer weighs empty or have it weighed and how much load you will have (Max).
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