Posted 2006-01-25 7:29 AM (#35961) Subject: towing capacity
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I have a 1995 F250 3/4 ton with a straight-six. The only weight ratings I can find are in the door jamb. The GVWR is 6,600. Can anyone tell me how much weight I can SAFELY tow? I would like to get a 12' bumper-pull stock trailer and the range of weights is between 1,600 and around 3,500. I would be hauling two horses locally. Should I worry about getting a trailer that is too light, such as the 1,600 pound one? Thanks,
Posted 2006-01-25 3:14 PM (#35972 - in reply to #35961) Subject: RE: towing capacity
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I forgot to mention that I could not find the owner's manual...I also have not been able to find where to purchase one. I contacted Ford and they're supposed to get back with me, but I haven't heard from them.
Posted 2006-01-25 8:37 PM (#35985 - in reply to #35961) Subject: RE: towing capacity
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Originally written by herrins on 2006-01-25 8:29 AM
is your truck an auto or manual either or your truck can pull it its got an 300 inline six right
I have a 1995 F250 3/4 ton with a straight-six. The only weight ratings I can find are in the door jamb. The GVWR is 6,600. Can anyone tell me how much weight I can SAFELY tow? I would like to get a 12' bumper-pull stock trailer and the range of weights is between 1,600 and around 3,500. I would be hauling two horses locally. Should I worry about getting a trailer that is too light, such as the 1,600 pound one? Thanks,
Posted 2006-01-29 12:50 PM (#36166 - in reply to #35961) Subject: RE: towing capacity
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Your drive train and suspension will easily handle this load. If you don't want to go real fast, your straight 6 (I'm assuming a 300) will do this job, just don't try to run it too fast and overheat. I pulled a two horse stidham and 2 horses with a Ford 150 and 300-6 in Montana at about 5000 feet.
Posted 2006-01-29 1:31 PM (#36167 - in reply to #36166) Subject: RE: towing capacity
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Originally written by flintspr on 2006-01-29 10:50 AM
Your drive train and suspension will easily handle this load. If you don't want to go real fast, your straight 6 (I'm assuming a 300) will do this job, just don't try to run it too fast and overheat. I pulled a two horse stidham and 2 horses with a Ford 150 and 300-6 in Montana at about 5000 feet.
I agree with flintspr...plenty of chassis to handle a fair tow. IMHO your weakest link is the tranny....make sure it has a cooler! The Ford 300six is one good ol motor!
Posted 2006-01-29 8:24 PM (#36182 - in reply to #35961) Subject: RE: towing capacity
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Thanks everyone. It was difficult to even get an idea of how much weight I could safely tow due to the truck's make up (the motor is great!). Now I'm fairly comfortable with buying the stock trailer I really wanted that weighs 3,000 pounds empty.
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