Towing limits with my F250 7.3, How much can I safely tow wih my TC on.
Towing limits with my F250 7.3, How much can I safely tow wih my TC on.
corsa180 |
Dec 2 2013, 09:57 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 21 Joined: 7-May 10 From: Albuquerque, New Mexico Member No.: 4,193 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Bigfoot Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: Vanguard995/2002F2504x4crewcab Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift w/xl's Truck and Camper Setup: 2002 Vanguard TC995 (9.5) on Firestone air bags. Torklift tie downs on my 2002 F250 4x4 crewcab long bed. |
Did a search but could find any posts specific to my concerns.
So, my Vanguard camper is approximately 3,000 lbs loaded on my 2002 F250 superduty crew cab. E rated Michelins .SRW Standard rear axle rating plus air bags and we have put about 14,000 miles on this set up with zero problems. That said, I would like to trailer my car to an event . The trailer weighs 1500 . The car weighs 2500 . I have confidence in the power of my 7.3 diesel and tranny. What I don't know is how much weight is on the hitch and therefore the rear axle of my rig. I should also mention that with my 1965 Corvair Corsa facing forward, most of the weight(rear engine placement) is placed on or behind the dual 3500 lb axles . Don't know if this actually works to relieve some weight from the hitch. So, anyone out there in the TC world done any towing that approximates 4000 lbs behind your TC? Appreciate any thoughts , experience or information on this. Thanks. |
AKSuperDually |
Jan 15 2014, 10:17 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 6 Joined: 15-January 14 Member No.: 7,281 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Arctic Fox Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: '00 F350 DRW 4x4 7.3L Type of Tiedowns used: Fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: F350, mildly built 7.3L, airbags, exhaust brake, rancho 7000's, with an Arctic Fox 1150, with superhitch +hitch extension (superbar), fastgun tiedowns. Brought up the alcan with 10Klbs in tow. |
tongue weight is important, other than that.... I'm limited to 10K lbs behind my superhitch extension, I'd think you'd be fine at 4K lbs. My torque converter is getting weak, so I don't push it with mine.
Make sure you have trailer brakes....that'll make a big difference. |
corsa180 |
Jan 19 2014, 08:43 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 21 Joined: 7-May 10 From: Albuquerque, New Mexico Member No.: 4,193 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Bigfoot Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: Vanguard995/2002F2504x4crewcab Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift w/xl's Truck and Camper Setup: 2002 Vanguard TC995 (9.5) on Firestone air bags. Torklift tie downs on my 2002 F250 4x4 crewcab long bed. |
QUOTE(AKSuperDually @ Jan 15 2014, 03:17 PM) tongue weight is important, other than that.... I'm limited to 10K lbs behind my superhitch extension, I'd think you'd be fine at 4K lbs. My torque converter is getting weak, so I don't push it with mine. Make sure you have trailer brakes....that'll make a big difference. Thanks for your response. I do have trailer brakes but don't need a hitch extention. Your experience gives me confidence . Now all I have to be concerned with is the gas milage and the Mojave Desert. Thanks. |
dubob |
Jan 23 2014, 09:54 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 49 Joined: 26-April 13 Member No.: 6,605 Favorite Truck Camper(s): 2011 Lance 992 Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 2010 Chevy 2500HD, Ext Cab, 6.0L Type of Tiedowns used: Happijac w/ Qwik-Loads Truck and Camper Setup: TC pulled behind the truck on a gooseneck trailer |
QUOTE(corsa180 @ Jan 19 2014, 07:43 PM) Thanks for your response. I do have trailer brakes but don't need a hitch extention. Your experience gives me confidence . Now all I have to be concerned with is the gas milage and the Mojave Desert. Thanks. Hook it all up and go to the nearest CAT scales and get it weighed; then you'll know for sure exactly what you have. If you get weights for the truck with and without the trailer attached, then you will know exactly how much weight you are adding to the rear axle of your truck. You should also be able to find the GCWR for your truck to see if you have exceeded that figure with the trailer hooked on. -------------------- Bob Hicks, from Utah
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Jeeper4life |
Nov 30 2014, 04:43 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 30-November 14 Member No.: 7,879 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Arctic Fox Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 99 Ford f250 super duty Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift tiedowns with fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: 1999 7.3 powerstroke Ford F250 with torklift stable loads, firestone air bags, and rear sway bar off of a 2005 f350. 20000 lb Titan f450 2.5" hitch with a 2500 tongue weight rating. Reese 2 foot extention for 25 foot chaparral. |
QUOTE(corsa180 @ Dec 2 2013, 09:57 PM) Did a search but could find any posts specific to my concerns. So, my Vanguard camper is approximately 3,000 lbs loaded on my 2002 F250 superduty crew cab. E rated Michelins .SRW Standard rear axle rating plus air bags and we have put about 14,000 miles on this set up with zero problems. That said, I would like to trailer my car to an event . The trailer weighs 1500 . The car weighs 2500 . I have confidence in the power of my 7.3 diesel and tranny. What I don't know is how much weight is on the hitch and therefore the rear axle of my rig. I should also mention that with my 1965 Corvair Corsa facing forward, most of the weight(rear engine placement) is placed on or behind the dual 3500 lb axles . Don't know if this actually works to relieve some weight from the hitch. So, anyone out there in the TC world done any towing that approximates 4000 lbs behind your TC? Appreciate any thoughts , experience or information on this. Thanks. I tow a 7000 lb boat/trailer combo behind my 99 f250 with my 4300 lb arctic fox 811 on the back of my truck. |
Jeeper4life |
Nov 30 2014, 04:59 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 5 Joined: 30-November 14 Member No.: 7,879 Favorite Truck Camper(s): Arctic Fox Type and Brand of Truck(s) Owned: 99 Ford f250 super duty Type of Tiedowns used: Torklift tiedowns with fastguns Truck and Camper Setup: 1999 7.3 powerstroke Ford F250 with torklift stable loads, firestone air bags, and rear sway bar off of a 2005 f350. 20000 lb Titan f450 2.5" hitch with a 2500 tongue weight rating. Reese 2 foot extention for 25 foot chaparral. |
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