But hey I guess that really isn't fair now is it :D:D

...only if you don't light it for that extra "Afterburn" kick!!!:D :D :D

WE DONT NEED TO KNOCK FORD CHEVY OR DODGE.
CALL BARB AT PANTERA 305.948.5600 SHE HAS
HAULED JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING ALL OVER THE US.

Pull anything way over a load limit with any brand and they will not last long.

My secret weapon :D:D

45 Sonic = 12,500# (dry)
Trailer = 3000# to 4000# (?)

Diesel Excursion Tow Rating = 11,000#

I'M HOME !!
 

Thanks to everyone that helped or offered to help !

We got it all taken care of .

Sydwayz ,is a super super guy ! He stayed to the end , in the rain and all . Helped us out in everyway ! Took Sandy over to get us a room while I finished up ,then came back to block traffic so we could move the boat .

Thank you Sydwayz ! I owe you big time ! ;)

Well ,Let me set the record straight . We ran through tons of snow from jersey all the way down past Baltimore MD. then through freezing rain to D.C. Truck ran perfect ,trans was perfect .I hate automatics and I was very impressed with this new one . The 6 litre had more power then you could use !! I NEVER pushed the throtle more then 1/3 the way !:eek: That thing is NASTY ! WHen we found good roads we could run 65-70 pretty well . HAd to swerve once for a barrel in the road , and that was in the snow . Scared the SH IT out of me but it realy wasnt' that bad .

Problem started with truck stalling leaving toll both . everytime I touched the gas ,it shut off. 6 times . Then it shut off on the ramp !!!! around D.C. in rush hour ! The trans went into "limp" mode and locks in high gear . Try to get that moving in high gear !

Had to drive in low range 4x4 to get down the road at 20 mph ! Went about 10 miles total in low range to find a good place to park . Lucky a ford dealer was near by . unhooked and drove it there . They found 4 sensor problems with the motor . it was not a trans problem ,it was the motor sensors causing the trans not to work . I would say the trans NOW has a problem from me trying to get it going in high gear ! They are fixing it now .We'll see what they come up with . The owner of the boat found someone to pick up the boat .I think it is someone from florida .

Thank you to everyone that called and offered to help move the boat and store it .

As for towing a 45' boat with an Excusion ,,,, I would not recomend it for several reasons . Not even close to being legal , it is too much for it ,etc,etc,etc,

But if you are an very experienced driver , it is not all that bad . But , You must have all the right equipment to back it up . The trailer must be balanced just right , you must have weigh distributing , heavy tires , etc. And dual wheels would be nice !!:D :D

As for power , :D :D You guys can say what you want , I've had them all , When the sensors are right NOTHING will touch the new 6litre ford ! PERIOD ! Don't think so ,go drive one .... NOT KNOCKING any other truck .Just stating the fact that I have personaly experienced . I am very impressed .

Thanks all . Joe

Yes this is quite the load.. Add what, 250 gallons of fuel, all the paraphanelia we carry in our boats, and I bet this sucker is approaching 16,500#'s without the trailer.. Nope, i aint faulting the truck whatsoever...

BTW, we just drove from Miamuh to NJ and back over the weekend.. If you were pulling that load in that crap we hit leaving NJ Saturday, my hat's off to you.. That was some nasty...

Scott B

Overloaded on a regular basis, but when my tranny goes I don't blame the manufacturer.... :rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes: