I may be nuts, need second opinion
I apologize in advance for the long post. Just trying to give as much info as possible. My GF and I are new to camping, bought a 2007 Aerolite 718fd in Feb. We made a shakedown weekend trip to Myrt...
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Doctor: You have 6 months to live.
Dangerfield: I want a second opinion!
Doctor: OK, you're ugly too.
Actually you are not pulling that much weight and without knowing your exact ratings for that drive train it would seem reasonable that you should be within all your weight specs. The 4.6 is no powerhouse so you will be working up the grades but I don't think you are overloaded to the point where you are killing the truck. A trans cooler is never a bad idea, and good that you have the scan gauge to keep an eye on temps. I would just take the trip....you'll know for sure when you get home whether you want to keep the truck or trade it!
Dangerfield: I want a second opinion!
Doctor: OK, you're ugly too.
Actually you are not pulling that much weight and without knowing your exact ratings for that drive train it would seem reasonable that you should be within all your weight specs. The 4.6 is no powerhouse so you will be working up the grades but I don't think you are overloaded to the point where you are killing the truck. A trans cooler is never a bad idea, and good that you have the scan gauge to keep an eye on temps. I would just take the trip....you'll know for sure when you get home whether you want to keep the truck or trade it!
