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May 5, 2022
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byubyu
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Went about 30% over on a cross country pull. There was no problem. Ford F150.
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For those of you who tow long distances with your half ton pick ups, how close to the max specs are you comfortable with
Tokolosh
All-American
5/5/22 9:46am
The problem for me is adding in all the other weight. Passengers and all the
SnickSnack
5/5/22 9:49am
Depends how far and how many hill climbs
crimedog
5/5/22 9:49am
This will be East to West from Texas to Washington... so plenty of climbing. But then coasting on the way back. 😉
Tokolosh
5/5/22 9:52am
I'm a wuss, but depends on route. Lots of elevation changes and I'd dial back
Zak
5/5/22 9:49am
I’d be comfortable with that. My response was going to be 7,000 lbs even before
Corn Pop
5/5/22 9:52am
I try not to go over 70% of max trailer weight with long distance towing
BYUMizzou
5/5/22 9:55am
I think I'd be okay with that, as long as the weight in the trailer is loaded
Skeptical Optimist
5/5/22 9:56am
I tow with a half ton quite a bit... I'm not comfortable towing more than 2/3 -
Saxa
5/5/22 9:58am
Yeah, I have been looking at something like this...
Tokolosh
5/5/22 10:03am
That's a good one. Very similar to the one I'm running
Saxa
5/5/22 10:07am
I've always wanted a Hensley hitch like the Arrow of the new one (3P?), but I've
BYUMizzou
5/5/22 10:55am
Up to the number
Plato
5/5/22 10:04am
I know not the same thing as the higher capable trucks, but if I get anywhere near max capacity with my Tacoma, I’m
cruiserhead
5/5/22 10:08am
Went about 30% over on a cross country pull. There was no problem. Ford F150.
byubyu
5/5/22 10:12am
That'd probably the max I'd consider.
volleyjiver
5/5/22 10:12am
You will probably add about 1000 lbs to the dry weight of the trailer when fully
Zinger
5/5/22 10:16am
Oh Bert, where for art thou when a car question needs to be answered?
Hank Rearden
5/5/22 10:29am
RE: Oh Bert, where for art thou when a car question needs to be answered?
Bert609
5/5/22 10:11pm
Is the towing freeway speeds above 65 or are you doing a lot of highway towing?
Pangare
5/5/22 11:06am
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