F150 with a new Travel Trailer
I have a 2006 Ford F150 FX4 Supercrew with the following specs. 5.4L V8 Engine 3.73 gearing 139" wheel base 5509 curb weight 7200 GVWR 9200 Towing With passengers, bikes, wood, etc. I would ...
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"I think it'd be suicide to try to hitch these two together."
Wow! Suicide! Never really thought of it that way....Admittedly it will be slow up hill and drinking gas like an alcoholic the whole time, but "suicide" is a bit harsh.
I'd do it, but I'd prefer more power and gears than that truck provides.
The bigger question is the health of a 13 year old pickup. Short trips like the OP mentions are likely pretty benign if the truck is in decent shape, but the age, miles, condition and driver knowledge/skill/comfort level are AS important if not more than the printed recommendations for the vehicle. (Within reason of course)
Wow! Suicide! Never really thought of it that way....Admittedly it will be slow up hill and drinking gas like an alcoholic the whole time, but "suicide" is a bit harsh.
I'd do it, but I'd prefer more power and gears than that truck provides.
The bigger question is the health of a 13 year old pickup. Short trips like the OP mentions are likely pretty benign if the truck is in decent shape, but the age, miles, condition and driver knowledge/skill/comfort level are AS important if not more than the printed recommendations for the vehicle. (Within reason of course)
