maximum trailer towing
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maximum trailer towing
tbejr:
Sorry, I can't give you exact numbers but I did want to
say welcome to the site.
First thing I can tell you is to forget about the bumper
for a hitch use a receiver hitch, much more stable.
Secondly, I don't see any reason you couldn't pull a 4000
to 4500 lb trailer.
Jim.
2000 F-250 XLT SUPERCAB 7.3 PSD 4X4 AUTO, LIGHTED VISOR, ROLL TOP COVER, BLACK AND BEAUTIFUL. I JUST LOVE A FORD TRUCK.
Sorry, I can't give you exact numbers but I did want to
say welcome to the site.
First thing I can tell you is to forget about the bumper
for a hitch use a receiver hitch, much more stable.
Secondly, I don't see any reason you couldn't pull a 4000
to 4500 lb trailer.
Jim.
2000 F-250 XLT SUPERCAB 7.3 PSD 4X4 AUTO, LIGHTED VISOR, ROLL TOP COVER, BLACK AND BEAUTIFUL. I JUST LOVE A FORD TRUCK.
Fleet Mechanic
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From: Iowa
maximum trailer towing
[font size="1" color="#FF0000"]LAST EDITED ON 04-Mar-01 AT 01:38 PM (EST)[/font][p]I also have a '70 F100 with a 390 C/6 and 3.50 gears, gvw 4,400# and I've done quite a bit of towing with it. I think your brakes will be your limiting factor. I have manual drums, and once they get hot, they're pretty useless. I have a 24' pontoon that weighs in at about 3000# with the trailer and the truck has no problem with it at all. I also have a 26' camper that I bought last summer that weighs quite a bit more than the pontoon. I'm going to pull it with my '79 Supercab (disc brakes and a 4bbl 460). The most I've towed with my old '70 was 8,100#. Way too much weight! It was a '73 F150 4x4 on a 2,700# trailer. I needed more gear in the rear and much better brakes, but I got the job done safely and slowly. I think a truck used for towing should at least have a class 3 receiver hitch. I just found out that if I have an accident while towing either of my toys with the bumper hitch, my insurance agent won't cover the accident. Time to go buy a good hitch!
Jason Kendrick
1970 F100 Custom 390/C6
1978 F150 Ranger Lariat Supercab 460/C6
Jason Kendrick
1970 F100 Custom 390/C6
1978 F150 Ranger Lariat Supercab 460/C6
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From: Castine, ME
maximum trailer towing
I believe 1000 pounds is going to be about it for the F100. Remember that it is less than a true half ton. usually the trucks weight subtracted from the gvwr will give you the capacity. Look on the door sticker for a gross axle weight rating. It should list two different ratings for the front and rear. Like posted above, install a good class three reciever hitch. I highly reccomend Draw-tite, they are a bit pricey, but you get what you pay for. Make sure that whatever you buy has at least surge brakes...and for a camper, electric brakes with a controller in the cab is best. If you aren't sure what to get, any reputable draw-tite (or other brand) dealer will be able to help. I can't stress trailer brakes enough..especially with a vehicle that has barley enough brakes to stop itself. (if you have the cash, front disks are a fantastic upgrade. Good luck
Captain Tim Bland
1986 F150 SWB 4WD
300 I6 1bbl
3.08's
NP205
4speed
Captain Tim Bland
1986 F150 SWB 4WD
300 I6 1bbl
3.08's
NP205
4speed
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