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bowtie 09-01-2007 05:58 PM

Can anyone tell from the picture which one of them girls had the sex change?

pookie 09-01-2007 07:12 PM

Do you think a Ford F450 would tow those girls or would you need a freightliner fl70?

Chris Sunkin 09-01-2007 07:54 PM


Originally Posted by bowtie (Post 2256589)
Can anyone tell from the picture which one of them girls had the sex change?

Not without either doing some heavy lifting or rolling the 4 of them in flour.

skaterchris 09-01-2007 08:38 PM

F450 is a good truck, but can use a little more power, I just pulled my 40 skater to loto, truck was fine until we reached all the hill climbs, I f i had to do over again i would go with the freightliner

Chris Sunkin 09-02-2007 07:34 AM


Originally Posted by skaterchris (Post 2256638)
F450 is a good truck, but can use a little more power, I just pulled my 40 skater to loto, truck was fine until we reached all the hill climbs, I f i had to do over again i would go with the freightliner


TWO fully rigged, fully fuelled 40 Skaters on trailers doesn't weigh 21K/lb. Imagine pulling the load in question.

Jassman 09-02-2007 07:56 AM

many time's what Ive noticed is the load placement on the trailer. When my equipment or boat is off by 1-2" back on the trailer I will also get some swaying. Once you figure out the exact placement and remember that, my problem was solved. EXAMPLE: my 4300 Nortech needed to be where the very bottom back of the boat was about 2-3" forward the very last bunk. Very big difference if the back of boat was exactly on the last bunk. It made a difference of towing 60-65mph vs 70-75mph. Good Luck. Jeff

Byrdman 09-02-2007 09:06 AM

There is not enough truck there to control 21g behind you after you look in your mirror to check your load then look up and mis interpret the brake lights due to sun or road blend...or you just plain screwed up again!....21g...lol

Chris Sunkin 09-02-2007 11:10 AM


Originally Posted by Byrdman (Post 2256827)
There is not enough truck there to control 21g behind you after you look in your mirror to check your load then look up and mis interpret the brake lights due to sun or road blend...or you just plain screwed up again!....21g...lol

Nobody want to hear that.

That's why we get weekly posts askin if an S-10 pickup will pull a Cary 50- "If I'm not going very far and I'll be really careful". My guess is these same people have experienced more thana few unwanted pregnancies using these strategies.

I don't WANT to have to shell out for a dedicated tow vehicle any more tna the next guy. I too want Ferrari looks and handling, 4-wheel drive and 20K towing capacity but I still want to go through the bank or Wendy's drive-thru. Oh, yeah- it has to fit in my garage.

Chris Sunkin 09-02-2007 11:11 AM


Originally Posted by Jassman (Post 2256782)
many time's what Ive noticed is the load placement on the trailer. When my equipment or boat is off by 1-2" back on the trailer I will also get some swaying. Once you figure out the exact placement and remember that, my problem was solved. EXAMPLE: my 4300 Nortech needed to be where the very bottom back of the boat was about 2-3" forward the very last bunk. Very big difference if the back of boat was exactly on the last bunk. It made a difference of towing 60-65mph vs 70-75mph. Good Luck. Jeff

Yeah, but his problem doesn't occur when towing with similar trucks. An imbalanced trailer is going to wander regardless of what you tow it with.

BobbyB 09-02-2007 11:33 AM


Originally Posted by Chris Sunkin (Post 2256540)
If you've towed it with similar vehicles in the past and not had any problems, you wouldn't think a truck as robust as the 450 would have much sensitivity to heavy tongue weight. Still, that's pretty much going to have to be the root of the problem if the issue goes away with light tanks- unless you're pulling a raceboat with saddles in the back.

is it squatting much when you drop the tongue onto the hitch ball? 2wd or 4wd?

It does squat much. Just what i think is wierd is with all the different trucks that i have towed this boat with. This is the only one that has a problem.


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