Sasquatch_Ryda
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Ford Technician
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- Terrace, BC, Canada
- Vehicle Year
- 1991
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Type
- 4.0 V6
- Engine Size
- 4.0L
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- Solid Axle Swap 4x4
- Tire Size
- 40s
I pull a 24 foot travel trailer with my 2005 Sport Trac with the 4.0L, automatic and 4.10 gears. Its an absolute dog to tow. My trailer weighs in at 4200 lbs dry weight and the Sport Trac is rated for 5200lbs. I'm now looking at selling the sport trac and buying a super duty to tow with.
I would not even consider anything over 18 feet with a 2.9L and 5spd trans. Autos are rated to tow more. And would definitely be looking for an ultra light model.
You also have to consider the frontal area of the trailer...dragging that huge ass wind sail down the road with a 2.9L is gonna be a chore.
With a pull trailer you get the advantage of using an equalizer hitch to distribute the weight over both the front and rear axle of the truck, which will tow a ton better and help with trailer sway.
I would not even consider anything over 18 feet with a 2.9L and 5spd trans. Autos are rated to tow more. And would definitely be looking for an ultra light model.
You also have to consider the frontal area of the trailer...dragging that huge ass wind sail down the road with a 2.9L is gonna be a chore.
With a pull trailer you get the advantage of using an equalizer hitch to distribute the weight over both the front and rear axle of the truck, which will tow a ton better and help with trailer sway.