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02-17-2012, 07:01 AM
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I am currently towing my 31 viper with a gmc 1500 4x4 5.3L with zero issues.
GM's 5.3 makes more torque than the ford 5.4 but not by much. I think you would be fine as long as the weight is distributed properly on the trailer. Keep the tongue weight down if possible.
GM's 5.3 makes more torque than the ford 5.4 but not by much. I think you would be fine as long as the weight is distributed properly on the trailer. Keep the tongue weight down if possible.
02-17-2012, 01:19 PM
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I am not sure if I would. Just because the truck is rated for it doesn't mean its a good idea, IMO. Also, are you talking steel or alum trailer? Big difference in weight. I scaled my 2002 4x4 cummins attached to my Thunder on a steel trailer. Truck bed was full and boat was pretty full, moving, came in at 20k lbs. This is also with no fuel in the boat, which holds 140 gallons I believe. I figure the truck loaded was 8k lbs, so that leaves 12 for the boat and trailer.
On a side note, I would love to see a 1/2 ton gasser try to pull the hills around the rockies with that much weight.
On a side note, I would love to see a 1/2 ton gasser try to pull the hills around the rockies with that much weight.
02-21-2012, 04:09 PM
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For you people pulling these big boats beyond the safe limit of your trucks, please stay away from me and my family. I think I will stay here in the mountains where you guys can't get to. Put this question in the Trucks and Towing section, I dare ya.
