gotime34

YES!!
I knew it was coming after that comment.

nolimits

For my 38 Fountain, the Myco trailer is the steel one, tripple wheels with disc brakes triggered by surge. I keep hearing how these newer trailers tow so well. Looks like it will stop a train. My tow needs will be limited to 12 or less tripps a year. Most trips are under 5 miles with a few being 10 -15 miles. All local driving, 45 mph or less. The thought of driving an F350 diesel all year long for these needs seems over the top. I would hire someone to do it, but it's not convient. Poker runs and fun runs start and stop when they do. I don't want to be on someone else's schedule. Anyway, why doesn't a Tahoe which does 8500lbs or an F150 which does 9500 lbs work? I am not trying to be dense, I understand if I get into an accident I am at risk and I understand it's hard on the truck. I guess I am asking how hard is hard? Is the 4x4 going to blow pulling it up the ramp? Is it going to come around on me at 45 mph? The guy at the chevy and ford dealer thought I could get away with less. Thoughts????

Chris288

Key words,,,, they think you could get away w/ less.. Those tow ratings you mention are under ALL the ideal conditions,,, correct hitch ( W.D), correct brakes ( trailer ), correct gearing ( truck) a f-150 w/ 3.55 gears and the factory class 3 hitch aint gonna do it...

I dont care what Ford says about the towing capacity of a F-150, I have one w/ a 5.4 and tow right around 7K it does o.k. struggles a bit on hills,,, I wouldn't ever consider towing anything heavier than what I got, nevermind something that weighs 2 or 3 k more... not even with a w.d. setup... it's just really foolish.................. And all that B.S. about taking it easy, going slow and short distances are just that B.S.

BURNSMAZZ

I don't think it is necessary to come on here and call someone a complete idiot,a moron or whatever.The guy gave his opinion and that is what it is.You can take his advice or you don't ,that is the purpose of the board.Opinions are like *******s we've all got them,but nobody knows everything.

nolimits

I appreciate the opinion. It's hard for me to ever consider something less. I always jump to the thing that is more than up to the task. So I understand your points. Thanks.

Chris Sunkin

Yeah, I'm here.

You must be fuc&ing $hitting me- has it even been a week?

Chris Sunkin

As long as you're really careful and not going too far...

Chris Sunkin

A smaller boat or a dock.

articfriends

iTrader: (1)

If you do it you better baby it because most these f-150's have 4r70w transmissions and 355 gears. Alot of the transmission jobs I do are on vehicles like this that have been fine for 60 or 80 thousand miles. A guy decides to haul a bobcat on a new holland trailer once (10 or 12 thousand pounds) and trans goes up in smoke 500 miles later. I wouldn't do it,these new 1/2 tons don't seem to have "extra" capacity beyond there ratings like they did years ago. I had to tow my Baja 272 (about 7500lbs with trailer and fuel) with my buddies 01 1/2 ton silverado a few years ago for 300 miles and it felt like it was killing it,it spent as much time in 2nd gear as it did in 3rd at 70 mph. The fords seem the same with 3.55 gears,Smitty

Chris Sunkin

You're my kind of guy.

My advice to everyone who tows over-limit- please, for the sake of all humanity, take all your offspring with you when you do it. With any luck, you'll help remove this defective strain from the gene pool when the bow of your oversized monster boat pierces the cab of the K-car you're towing it with. To enjoy the full effect, please make sure to top off all your tanks- boat and tow vehicle.