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wnjj
Apr 10, 2018Explorer II
Keep in mind a boat will tow far easier than a camp trailer of similar weights. The wind resistance is a huge component of towing.
One of the worst loads I’d pulled with my V8 Dakota was a ~2000 lb flatbed snowmobile trailer with 2 sleds on it. The combination of the front shields, a long trailer tongue and stiff winds had the pedal to the mat to barely maintain 55-60 on flat ground at times on one trip.
The same truck pulled a 21’ trailer without much drama,
One of the worst loads I’d pulled with my V8 Dakota was a ~2000 lb flatbed snowmobile trailer with 2 sleds on it. The combination of the front shields, a long trailer tongue and stiff winds had the pedal to the mat to barely maintain 55-60 on flat ground at times on one trip.
The same truck pulled a 21’ trailer without much drama,
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