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Motor31 · 11-07-2008, 08:56 AM

That should be enough truck. Check the tow ratings through Trailer life or the manufacturer. The ratings will be based on a single driver at 150 lbs and half fuel so you'll have to take into account what the reduction would be when you load the truck up to travel. Make sure you match the options including rear end to get the accurate tow rating. The 4x4 option will reduce your tow capacity a bit and also make the truck ride harsher. Are you sure you really need it?

You might want to consider an exhaust brake as well to help in slowing down. It takes more truck to stop the rig than to get it rolling down the road.

11-07-2008, 08:56 AM	#3
Motor31 Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 2,130	That should be enough truck. Check the tow ratings through Trailer life or the manufacturer. The ratings will be based on a single driver at 150 lbs and half fuel so you'll have to take into account what the reduction would be when you load the truck up to travel. Make sure you match the options including rear end to get the accurate tow rating. The 4x4 option will reduce your tow capacity a bit and also make the truck ride harsher. Are you sure you really need it? You might want to consider an exhaust brake as well to help in slowing down. It takes more truck to stop the rig than to get it rolling down the road. __________________ Mike Nancy and the fuzzies Fulltiming since June 2004 Volvo 660 MH tow vehicle 2005 MS 38RL 2007 Saturn Ion "toad" 2010 Gold Wing "piggyback"