Pulling a 47
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I'm picking up a 47 this weekend I have 1,400 miles to go round trip. I have a 06 2500 Chev. DuraMax with the Allison pulling around local should be ok but this trip north could be a little bit diffrent. Anyone pulling one of these or know someone who is and with what.
Last edited by Cole-One; 08-17-2010 at 09:52 AM.
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From: Indianapolis, Lake Cumberland
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Ive seen it Done it is a nail biter!!The one in the pic came up to Mass from Washington the driver said it was ok but (Im glad I was not driveing!!!)
Last edited by blownincome; 08-17-2010 at 12:15 PM.
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If you are using a tag trailer it will be tough to run safe over 50mph. The trailer will sway once and it may cause your truck to lose control of steering.
I use an F350 crew dually and moving to a 450 and I have a gooseneck. I tows extremely well. just need truck to be rated correctly.
DONT EVEN try to tow it without brakes!!!!! 9side note.... that since the rig is so heavy that the only brake controller for hyd/elec brakes that actually works without jerking the truck out from under you is the Brake Rite unit. Once the pendulum style units get jeked they go nuts!!)
Good luck and get a company to haul it if you can wait. I would NEVER try it with mine after traveling in all situations.
Ken
I use an F350 crew dually and moving to a 450 and I have a gooseneck. I tows extremely well. just need truck to be rated correctly.
DONT EVEN try to tow it without brakes!!!!! 9side note.... that since the rig is so heavy that the only brake controller for hyd/elec brakes that actually works without jerking the truck out from under you is the Brake Rite unit. Once the pendulum style units get jeked they go nuts!!)
Good luck and get a company to haul it if you can wait. I would NEVER try it with mine after traveling in all situations.
Ken
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I wouldn't do it with a 3/4 ton. I pulled a 47 with trips with my 450 and it did great. I have pulled a 51 Outerlimits with trip 850's and the 450 pulled it really well. Definatley get a dually under it.



