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Alabama_Henry
Explorer
Apr 26, 2017

Add one to enhance towing experience

I have a stock 2002 F150 with 4.6 engine. I am looking at using this as a towing vehicle for an ultra Lite ( targeting 3-4K dry wt camper). What add on would be recommended to enhance the towing experience? I obviously have none(experience). My thoughts were around adding transmission cooler and perhaps some type of shocks and some special hitch characteristics. I would appreciate any information. Thanks in advance from a newby.
  • Desert_Captain's avatar
    Desert_Captain
    Explorer III
    Apr 26, 2017
    Your truck appears to not have a factory tow package. Definitely add a trans cooler but know that there is more to a tow package than just trans cooling. Trucks with a factory tow package usually have larger cooling systems {along with a trans cooler}, larger alternators and batteries as well.

    Beefing up your shocks and going with LT {not "P"} tires, will also help. A quality weight distribution hitch is a good idea and when shopping trailers ignore all dry weights... they are not your friends. Keep the trailer light and you should be OK.

    As always.... Opinions and YMMV

    Good luck.

    :C

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