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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 11:06 AM
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Question Towing capacity

I am looking to purchase a car trailer. I am looking for a 8' x 20'. I have a 1977 f-250 4 wheel drive. Does anyone know the towing capacity of these truck?

The trailer has a curb weight of approx. 2500lbs and the car weighs approx. 2500lbs. The tandem axle trailer has a GVW of 7000lbs 3500 per axle.

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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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Which engine, transmission, etc? Rear end gearing? Brakes? Makes a difference. How far will you be towing?

My '78 F250 CS with the 400/C6/3.54 is rated up to 7000 lbs. in the owners manual. Supercabs are 8000 lbs. Must be the longer wheelbase.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 09:25 PM
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Yea guess I should of mentioned a little more.

390 engine
4 speed
Gears 4 Speed manual
Trailer will also have electric brakes
Nothing over 400 miles at a time

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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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Depends on what hitch and if the trailer has brakes.

Which class of hitch ?
 
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