How much will it tow?
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How much will it tow?
What is the most weight that should be towed with my 01 f-350 4x4 PSD on a gooseneck trailor? The trailor is good for 25999# and it weights 6500#. Will it burn up my tranny if i Put 18000# on it.
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The trailer life guide shows 12,600 pounds as the max recommended towing for
2001 F350 4x4 DRW - CrewCab - Automatic -
That said, I know alot of guys here pull MUCH more than that.
The dually configuration gives you a high PAYLOAD, in the bed of the truck, but the towing capacity is actually a little reduced since you have all that added weight.
Bottom line, if you are towing more than 12,600 pounds you need a tranny temp gauge and keep an eye on it while towing. You can also have the tranny rebuilt with a stronger torque converter and other parts to make it beefier.
2001 F350 4x4 DRW - CrewCab - Automatic -
That said, I know alot of guys here pull MUCH more than that.
The dually configuration gives you a high PAYLOAD, in the bed of the truck, but the towing capacity is actually a little reduced since you have all that added weight.
Bottom line, if you are towing more than 12,600 pounds you need a tranny temp gauge and keep an eye on it while towing. You can also have the tranny rebuilt with a stronger torque converter and other parts to make it beefier.
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I used to hotshot and the truck now has 510k on her. Ive gone through 3 trannys but really only 2. The original tranny went at 301k. My srw has a been fully loaded 140 gallons of fuel, hitches and all accesories for work at 8600 lbs. Ive weighed a light trailer at 15400lbs from Indiana to Oregon. If you have ( stock) tires that are E rated they hold approx 3k each.You should have up to 12k on the rear axle safely including the truck rear end. Remember the 7.3 is in much larger delivery vehicle with the heavy duty trannys. Its the automatics that are our weakness, thats why there is BTS
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I plan on towing 14k to 16k when I get around to buying a toy hauler. If you are ever in an accident with that much wait your insurance won't cover it and you could be charged with reckless driving or worse. Opens the door for alot of potential lawsuits. Sure can pull the load easily, the hard part is stopping it. Look into the ebpv exhaust brake. I plan on doing the exhaust brake in the next several weeks. Don't think it will cost more than $25 with a 6 spd.
Now I'm off to tow 5,000 tons. Talk about hard to stop!
Now I'm off to tow 5,000 tons. Talk about hard to stop!
Last edited by dpwilson; Feb 26, 2007 at 12:29 AM.
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I tow my 5th wheel around which is 12k pounds. It has electric brakes and I have a brake controller mounted in the truck. It's extremley easy to stop, the trailer brakes do their job.
I've heard alot of 'urban legend' about insurance companies not covering you with a load, but have yet to see hard proof. People have wrecks every hour every day for 'reckless driving' and they still get covered. Why would a heavy trailer be any different than a teenage kid driving too fast in the rain, or someone causing an accident while on the cell phone.
You buy comprehensive coverage, and you are covered.
I've heard alot of 'urban legend' about insurance companies not covering you with a load, but have yet to see hard proof. People have wrecks every hour every day for 'reckless driving' and they still get covered. Why would a heavy trailer be any different than a teenage kid driving too fast in the rain, or someone causing an accident while on the cell phone.
You buy comprehensive coverage, and you are covered.
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Your truck is rated for 12k for a reason. I have pulled over the weight rating (roughly 14k) and know it can be a bear to stop. I'm not saying never exceed the weight rating of your tow vehicle. I'm saying be responsible. I don't have in writing where it states that insurance will not cover. This was a suggestion for anyone that might care to check the consequences of pulling too heavy. Thanks for debunking that "urban legend" with facts.
"Why would a heavy trailer be any different than a teenage kid driving too fast in the rain, or someone causing an accident while on the cell phone."
combined weight of 20k or better vs 4k. thats why!
"Why would a heavy trailer be any different than a teenage kid driving too fast in the rain, or someone causing an accident while on the cell phone."
combined weight of 20k or better vs 4k. thats why!
Last edited by dpwilson; Feb 26, 2007 at 04:25 PM.
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I have a 01 F350 SRW and am maxed out on my CGVWR at 20,160 with my fiver. I have an EB and still do not feel real comfortable. I could tow my house away with the 7.3 6 speed on it, but it is just not safe to go to the extreme weight that you are hauling. Its really the law of physics more then a legal issue. How about a F650?
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Originally Posted by Locopower
I have a 01 F350 SRW and am maxed out on my CGVWR at 20,160 with my fiver. I have an EB and still do not feel real comfortable. I could tow my house away with the 7.3 6 speed on it, but it is just not safe to go to the extreme weight that you are hauling. Its really the law of physics more then a legal issue. How about a F650?
