- Joined
- Apr 3, 2009
- Messages
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- Points
- 38
- Age
- 33
- Location
- Mesa, AZ
- Vehicle Year
- 2011
- Make / Model
- FORD F-250
- Engine Type
- V8
- Engine Size
- 6.2
- Transmission
- Automatic
- 2WD / 4WD
- Solid Axle Swap 4x4
I towed 5000 Lbs today with my 2.5 auto!!
The company I work for has 2 trucks and 2 trailers. Well one of the trucks is a 1999 Dodge Ram that constantly has issues. He broke down in Glendale today and the other truck is in Tucson(Extremely F'ed situation) Basically the tow truck took his truck but not the trailer. He calls me and begs me to come down there. Of course I'm very nervous but also realize the company will be responsible here since I was told by my superior that me towing the trailer was the only option. So I Hook up 5000 lbs of trailer to my four bangers bumper hitch rated for 2000 pounds and of course my bed is hilariously low(Im used to this as I move the trailers 6-10 feet at the storage yard to get in them for tools all the time because they are back to back). Truck actually Idles fine, of course, but I feared towing 50 miles to the storage. My truck performed great under this heavy abuse and I am very proud. Did 55 mph in the right hand lane all the way back and though I can defenently feel the trailer I moved it OK! Very slowgo but at 55 mph I can keep it there. Engine worked real hard today and earned a good rest. All I can say is anyone with a V6 and receiver hitch worried about 4000lbs...GO AHEAD AND TOW IT NO PROBLEM. Btw my bumper didn't warp or bend at all
The company I work for has 2 trucks and 2 trailers. Well one of the trucks is a 1999 Dodge Ram that constantly has issues. He broke down in Glendale today and the other truck is in Tucson(Extremely F'ed situation) Basically the tow truck took his truck but not the trailer. He calls me and begs me to come down there. Of course I'm very nervous but also realize the company will be responsible here since I was told by my superior that me towing the trailer was the only option. So I Hook up 5000 lbs of trailer to my four bangers bumper hitch rated for 2000 pounds and of course my bed is hilariously low(Im used to this as I move the trailers 6-10 feet at the storage yard to get in them for tools all the time because they are back to back). Truck actually Idles fine, of course, but I feared towing 50 miles to the storage. My truck performed great under this heavy abuse and I am very proud. Did 55 mph in the right hand lane all the way back and though I can defenently feel the trailer I moved it OK! Very slowgo but at 55 mph I can keep it there. Engine worked real hard today and earned a good rest. All I can say is anyone with a V6 and receiver hitch worried about 4000lbs...GO AHEAD AND TOW IT NO PROBLEM. Btw my bumper didn't warp or bend at all