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Mar 9, 2008 | 02:39 PM

countrysF250

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towing questions

hate to ask this question here but i was wondering how a toyota tundra would do pulling a 7x14 enclosed trailer im going to install a brake box on the truck so it will have trailer brakes i just like to have some opinions on this the trailer dealer said it would be ok but he also wants to sell me the trailer
thanks in advance for any replys

Mar 9, 2008 | 05:39 PM

bcjim

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Whats going IN the trailer? Goose down or Gold Bricks?

Mar 9, 2008 | 08:27 PM

countrysF250

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oh sorry forgot to tell that 2 full dressed bikes weighing about 800 lbs each

Mar 9, 2008 | 09:15 PM

grafekie

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Even a V6 half ton, any brand, could tow that.

Mar 9, 2008 | 09:25 PM

chapopistolas

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yeah pulled an enclosed trailer with a 98 exploder from connecticut to san diego no problems and it has the 4liter v6. you'll be more than allright

Mar 9, 2008 | 09:32 PM

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We've all seen that TV ad of the Tundra pulling that load up the teeter-tauter and down other side....I thought that 1/2 ton could pull (and stop) the Empire State building!!!! LOL

Mar 10, 2008 | 12:48 PM

grafekie

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Oh no, just the Tundra! Go on, I dare ya!

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Mar 10, 2008 | 10:12 PM

OverEngineer

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You may be wise to buy the lower profile trailer. You have the HP to pull the trailer, however, in the wind or with Tractor trailers -- It comes down to weight and wheelbase

Mar 11, 2008 | 05:40 AM

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grafekie

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That's not a high profile trailer, compared to the horse trailers I haul daily. It'll do it just fine.

Mar 14, 2008 | 07:24 PM

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F150 dolly pull

I pulled a 1992 f150 with my 2002 f150 i put the transfer case in nutral and the shift collum in nutrual as well when i when to take it off i put the transfer case back in 2wd and now the truck will not move foward or rev. Please Help Thank you

Mar 17, 2008 | 06:19 AM

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The equipment will function just fine. It's the drivers skill that you have to worry about. Experience will be the best teacher & your learning curve will be different then anybody Else's.