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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 04:10 AM
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Can I tow it?

Hey guys I have a 05 f150 with a 4.6L , 3.55 axle rating. Would towing a 26' travel trailor from tyler tx. to Taladaga and back one time be totaly insane, or if you were careful and in no rush would it be possible?
 
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 06:58 AM
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Keep the water and waste tanks empty.
Carry only the minimum supplies.
The max rating for towing is 6600# for a 4X2 regular cab with a 8' bed.
The rating is 6000# for a 4X4 super crew with a 5' bed.
2005 Ford F-150 Specifications
 
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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With my 04 F150 Extended Cab 4X4 5.4 I tow my car on the trailer approx weight is 5,500 to 5,800 pounds ( never weighed the trailer 16 foot diamond plate, car is 3,900 lbs ) without any issues locally and from Chicago to Norwalk several times without any issues.

What does the Trailer weigh.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 10:33 PM
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Can I tow it

7000 empty. Suggested GCWR is 1170 whith trailor and truck total is 1200. Just wondering if a single trip would be feasable or stupid.
 
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Old Mar 14, 2010 | 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by shorebird
Keep the water and waste tanks empty.
Carry only the minimum supplies.
The max rating for towing is 6600# for a 4X2 regular cab with a 8' bed.
The rating is 6000# for a 4X4 super crew with a 5' bed.
2005 Ford F-150 Specifications

Thanks shorebird, my manual says 4x2 whith 5' bed is rated for 6300#, this is a crew cab
 
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