tow in near future

[WIDTIO]

hey guys just a quick question about towing.

So i will be helping my sis move soon about 300 miles one way. i will be using a u-haul 5x8 enclosed trailor which has a empty weight of about a 1000 pounds. i will be towing various bedroom stuff nothing to heavy. so idk total 1500 lbs? Also the bed of my truck will be filled with all sorts of female B.S. you know whatever it is that they have to have. Anyways to the point, i have the 4.0l with a manual and 33's with stock 4.10 gearing i believe. for all you experts out there is this going to be too much strain on clutch, driveline, axles, etc?

thanks in advance!

-david

[Will]

Yeah, you need a Powerstroke with 6" stacks, a chip and a bunch of upgrades for that. Your sister should be willing to pick up the tab for that.

[Beanmachine7000]

Check what your GVWR in your book is and as long as you don't grossly exceed that you're cool...

[Will]

Check what your GVWR in your book is and as long as you don't grossly exceed that you're cool...

This is what you do, Bean?

The first thing is, GVWR isn't in your book. It's on the tag inside the doorframe.

The next thing is, it doesn't mean anything when you are talking towing. When you are talking towing you need the GCWR. That is in the owner's book. And it's 7,000#--maximum loaded weigh of truck and trailer combined. But, since he has 33"s it brings the gearing down to more like 3.55s and the GCWR should be adjusted down to 6,000#.

Last thing is, weigh it. You can drive onto to a CAT certified scale with a stick to push the button and then bring your $8 to the fuel desk and get your weight ticket.

[Beanmachine7000]

This is what you do, Bean?

The first thing is, GVWR isn't in your book. It's on the tag inside the doorframe.

The next thing is, it doesn't mean anything when you are talking towing. When you are talking towing you need the GCWR. That is in the owner's book. And it's 7,000#--maximum loaded weigh of truck and trailer combined. But, since he has 33"s it brings the gearing down to more like 3.55s and the GCWR should be adjusted down to 6,000#.

Last thing is, weigh it. You can drive onto to a CAT certified scale with a stick to push the button and then bring your $8 to the fuel desk and get your weight ticket.

That's what I meant (GCWR) it was 8am... Brain hadn't woke up fully yet... Actually I don't do that... i don't ever tow enough to have to look up my GCWR... :icon_thumby:

[rusty ol ranger]

He should be fine.

later,
Dustin

[Will]

That's what I meant (GCWR) it was 8am... Brain hadn't woke up fully yet... Actually I don't do that... i don't ever tow enough to have to look up my GCWR... :icon_thumby:

I guessed that. :D

I was mostly listing the steps one would take to follow your advice. It's a forum where you are supposed to learn stuff so if you weren't going to color the picture you drew, I felt obliged to.

[85_Ranger4x4]

Last thing is, weigh it. You can drive onto to a CAT certified scale with a stick to push the button and then bring your $8 to the fuel desk and get your weight ticket.

Grain elevators are free on Sunday during the off season (not fall). :icon_thumby:

[fastpakr]

He should be fine.

later,
Dustin
Without a 2.9? I'm disappointed in you!
:beer:

[Wicked_Sludge]

its still a cologne.

a 3.0 would tow it with no problems. a 4.0 will be iffy :D

in all seriousness...my escort would tow the load your proposing. hook it up and dont give it a second thought :icon_thumby:

[doorgunner]

thanks for the stick-at-the-scales tip--I wanted to weigh my truck as-is (avatar):headbang:

[Wicked_Sludge]

i usually use the scales at the local dump. the lady has never charged me to weight my truck (as long as i weight the same when i turn around and come back across :D).

[doorgunner]

bring her a baconater & large soft drink next time-show yo love:headbang:

[Wicked_Sludge]

thats a good idea, maybe i will :icon_thumby:

[WIDTIO]

This is what you do, Bean?

The first thing is, GVWR isn't in your book. It's on the tag inside the doorframe.

The next thing is, it doesn't mean anything when you are talking towing. When you are talking towing you need the GCWR. That is in the owner's book. And it's 7,000#--maximum loaded weigh of truck and trailer combined. But, since he has 33"s it brings the gearing down to more like 3.55s and the GCWR should be adjusted down to 6,000#.

Last thing is, weigh it. You can drive onto to a CAT certified scale with a stick to push the button and then bring your $8 to the fuel desk and get your weight ticket.

Thanks for the info I appreciate it! I mostly just dont want to burn up the clutch in the process. but it sounds like i'll be fine.