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There is a quote I hear on ridecamp quite a bit and I have to say I now completely believe in it...

"Its not what you can tow, its what you can STOP."

So true. I had a 150 towing and now have a 350 cause my 150 did not do such a good job. Pulled it ok going up on one side of the hill but then my trailer "pushed" my truck down the other side! Don't pay attention to what it says it can "tow" in weight and don't listen to the dealers unless...they are hauling horses over mountains on a regular basis. Better safe than sorry. Don't be under-trucked. Better to have more truck than you need than the other way around. Your babies are back there. Keep them safe.

----Karla Watson/Portland, Oregon

 

----- Original Message -----

From: Ridecamp Guest

To: ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Sent: Monday, July 12, 2004 4:10 PM

Subject: [RC] Truck/trailer

Please Reply to: sheila kumar paintmypony@xxxxxxxxx or ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
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I am thinking of buying a 3H BP circle j that weighs 4000lbs empty. I have a 2001 ford f150 rated to pull 7700lbs, V8 5.4L engine. All loaded the trailer would weigh around 6500lbs.
Is is possible to tow with the f150 up the hills and down?
sheila


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