Towing/Hauling question

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Feb 24, 2009 | 12:20 PM

speed-freak929

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Towing/Hauling question

Hi everybody. I need a little help before I make an expensive purchase. I have a 2000 F150 2wd with the tow package. I am looking at buying an 8ft x 18ft enclosed trailer. The curb weight of the trailer is 2800lbs. I currently own a 6-1/2ft x 12ft heavy duty open trailer with a 4ft drop gate. My truck pulls this trailer fine when loaded down with the 4-wheelers. Do you think my truck will be strong enough to pull the enclosed trailer loaded with the 4-wheelers? Or am I about to make mistake and overload the engine of my truck?

Feb 24, 2009 | 12:51 PM

mel2000f150

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I am assuming you have the 5.4. then you should be OK.
I pulled a 7000 5th wheel no problems if you don't mine peolpe passing you going up the hills.

Feb 24, 2009 | 12:54 PM

Johnny Langton

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Not a problem at all....you'll possibly have to lockout OD to keep it in 3rd,but it should pull that fine. My old '98 model pulled a 6500lb GVWR travel trail regularly with 200K miles on it.
JL