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mikem1977
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Sep 22, 2015

F150 towing from SC to TX

We have a 2009 Palomino Puma 30fqss that is stored at Myrtle Beach right now but we need to bring it to Texas.

This weekend we are driving our 2015 F150 down to SC to have an Equalizer Distribution hitch put on the trailer (and brake control) before we begin the trek back to Texas.

My question is do you think the f150 will be able to handle the long trip. The towing capacity for the truck is 9100 lbs and the dry weight of our camper is 6700. I know on paper it sounds good but this will be our first time towing and we are very nervous.
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    agesilaus
    Explorer III
    Sep 22, 2015
    Don't think that the dry weight is what the actual weight will be, it will be closer to 8000 pounds than 7000. Does your F150 have the heavy duty towing package with the transmission cooler? Since you have to add a brake controller it doesn't seem that you do.

    Depending on what part of Texas you are going to you should at least be in the flatlands which will help.

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