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Title: Tow Vehicle ? Post by: Ynot0323 on March 24, 2007, 05:52:53 PM I just purchased a 8.6x22 Enclosed trailer Tandem Axle, it is being built to my specs..
It is just being used for additional storage at the house, i have a toy hauler already.. My only ? is, would my 1995 dodge ram 1500 with a 5.2L V8 be able to pull it empty. I only need to get it from the builder ( SW 220th and US1 ) to North Miami ( 135th and I-95 ) for those who are local.. It is about 40 miles I do not know the weight on the trailer, but figure maybe someone on here can give me a base weight and an idea if my truck would do the job... THANKS, Tony I can be reached at Ynot0323@aol.com Title: Re: Tow Vehicle ? Post by: Da_Mtg_Man on March 24, 2007, 05:59:10 PM It will pull it just fine. I pulled an 8x20 with 6 quads plus gear,fuel, coolers and so forth all over Florida with a K5 blazer. You're not going to drive over 55 but it will pull it down the road just fine.
Title: Re: Tow Vehicle ? Post by: Ynot0323 on March 24, 2007, 06:55:24 PM ok not a problem..
thanks guys tony Title: Re: Tow Vehicle ? Post by: jayman on March 24, 2007, 10:29:29 PM I would make sure that you have a brake controller though.
Title: Re: Tow Vehicle ? Post by: bigscrub79 on March 25, 2007, 12:31:10 AM Also if you notice some sway problems, get a sway control and weight distribution.
Title: Re: Tow Vehicle ? Post by: Chuck_Norris on March 25, 2007, 09:31:44 AM I am pulling my 24ft with my F150 loaded with quads,,,, no over drive....do not use it if you want your transmission to stay in tact
Title: Re: Tow Vehicle ? Post by: Smoknbanshee on March 25, 2007, 09:49:59 AM I used to pully my enclosed trailer with my f-350, pedal to the metal. brakes are for sissies, just switch lanes. JK.
Title: Re: Tow Vehicle ? Post by: snowmanzz13 on March 25, 2007, 01:05:33 PM watch out, we had a 96 dodge 1500 and the trans started to go b4 we got the big boys toy, 05 f 350
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