I've got a 2003 F-250 4X4 that is being used as a daily driver as well as a weekend warrior tow vehicle.

The cargo is a 3,500 lb Jeep and three 600 - 750 lb 4-wheelers.
The trailer is a 4,200 lb 24' deck over bumper pull.

Total weight being towed is close to 10,000 lbs.

The distance is 600 miles each way.
The frequency is once every other month.

Am I pushing this truck too far?
What do I need to be cautious of?
What tricks / tips do you have?

Thanks in advance.

Cecil

 

is it cc, sb, lb, supercab, you need to get the empty weight of your vehicle with a full tank and look on your drivers side door. one of the weights there says gcvwr. that is the gross cargo vehicle weight rating. this is the total weight allowed with trailer that includes the weight of your truck.

 

It's a Crew Cab with a short bed.

I looked at the sticker and found three numbers relative to weight, none of which were GCVWR.

Front GAWR = 5200 lbs
Rear GAWR = 6084

GVWR = 8800 lbs

Ideas?

 

Your truck came from the factory with a 20,000 lb GCWR...

 

you will be fine pulling 10K

 

These trucks will pull a lot more than 10k. You should be fine.

 

Thanks all!

I appreciate your feedback.

 

Ok lets see the PSD backs up to the pull sled(truck pulling contest) hooks up goes down the track smoke pouring from his exhaust. The *** end goes to the gtround he injects his propane. Pull over I think you fine. Hey these trucks are Built Ford Tough. If it was a Chevy or Dodge yah you your pushing it. Id say

 

You need to watch your EGT though. Highly recommend a trans temp and EGT gauge.

 

No mention of the engine in your truck. Close to 10,000 lbs being towed, plus the 4,200 lb trailer, you're looking at 14,000 lbs. That's a lot of weight for the 5.4L...too much in my mind. If the V-10 better, but still probably pushing the limit. With the PSD, even better. The only real good thing is, you only do this every other month, though the miles are still quite a bit.

 

My bad.
It's a 6.0L PSD with a Banks kit (~400rwhp and ~700tq).
The total weight being towed is almost 10,000lb, that includes the 4,200lb trailer.

 

Ah, cool dude. You're golden. Have fun!

 

You run stock height tires or is the truck lifted?

As mentioned 10k isn't hard on the trucks. I tow 10-11k often with my 07 (stock height...stock motor).

Banks on the 6.0 will put down ~365rwhp based on the dyno of one that I saw published.

 

The truck has 8 inches of lift and sits on 37" tires, mounted on 20" wheels.

Here are some pics:

This is an option I am looking at perusing to hauling the Jeep and 4-wheelers.

Though I have not purchased the trailer yet, I am ready to pull the trigger.

Here's the trailer:






The truck:
4.56 gearing
37" tires
6.0L PowerStroke Turbo Diesel w/Banks kit
Torque Shift Tranny with HD internals

Towing the old 16' trailer & Jeep.






The hitch is a factory Ford Class V (15,000 max distributed weight).

 

I think you are still fine, nice toys by the way!