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Can this truck safely tow this horse & trailer?

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mayelix
Reg. Apr 2013
Posted 2013-06-03 11:42 AM (#152425)
Subject: Can this truck safely tow this horse & trailer?


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Location: Rochester, NY		The trailer: 1998 Featherlite 2-horse BP, weighing 2350lbs. Pulling one 1100lb horse plus hay and grain... though option to pull 2 would be nice

The truck (ad I found):

1999 Ford F150
NYS INSPECTED
MINT CONDITION
NEW PARTS
READY TO DRIVE
***ONLY 57,000 MILES***

Engine Specifications
Type: Gas V8
Size: 5.4L/330
Horsepower: 360 @ 4750 RPM
Torque: 440 @ 3000 RPM
Max Payload: 800
Drivetrain
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
Transmission: 4 speed Automatic w/OD, Electronic
Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off)
Brakes-ABS
Brakes-Type-4 Wheel DISC
Engine Immobilizer
Headlights-Automatic
Comfort & Convenience
Air Conditioning-Front
Cruise Control
Keyless Entry
Max Seating Capacity: 3
Mirror(s)-Power
Power Locks
Reading Lamps-Front
Seat Trim-Cloth
Seat-Power Driver
Seats-Front Bench-Split
Steering Wheel-Adjustable
Steering-Power
Windows-Power
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whoaboy
Reg. Aug 2007
Posted 2013-06-03 12:18 PM (#152427 - in reply to #152425)
Subject: RE: Can this truck safely tow this horse & trailer?


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I pull the same trailer with a chevy 1500, 2 horses all the time, so Yes!

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ClaudiaIN
Reg. Feb 2009
Posted 2013-06-03 12:36 PM (#152428 - in reply to #152427)
Subject: RE: Can this truck safely tow this horse & trailer?


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Location: Indiana		I would add "trailer brake" controller.  We did this for several years, but not in the mountains and give yourself PLENTY of time to STOP-especially if you are hauling 2
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retento
Reg. Aug 2004
Posted 2013-06-03 1:02 PM (#152429 - in reply to #152425)
Subject: RE: Can this truck safely tow this horse & trailer?


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Don't know where you got those engine HP and TQ numbers but they are way off base... That's the numbers for a 2001 Lightning SVT.

Should read... 2-valve SOHC, 5.4 liter, 260 hp and 350 lb·ft ratings for 1999 and later model years

 



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mayelix
Reg. Apr 2013
Posted 2013-06-03 1:55 PM (#152430 - in reply to #152429)
Subject: RE: Can this truck safely tow this horse & trailer?


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Location: Rochester, NY		Retento - This is just the info the dealer had put in the ad...nothing else

Edited by mayelix 2013-06-03 1:57 PM
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PaulChristenson
Reg. Jan 2007
Posted 2013-06-03 7:59 PM (#152441 - in reply to #152430)
Subject: RE: Can this truck safely tow this horse & trailer?


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Originally written by mayelix on 2013-06-03 1:55 PM

Retento - This is just the info the dealer had put in the ad...nothing else
If he inflated the horsepower that much...one wonders if he deflated the mileage the same percentage...
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mayelix
Reg. Apr 2013
Posted 2013-06-03 9:56 PM (#152442 - in reply to #152425)
Subject: RE: Can this truck safely tow this horse & trailer?


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Location: Rochester, NY		Actually kelley blue book says the same as the ad:

http://www.kbb.com/ford/f150-regular-cab/1999-ford-f150-regular-cab...
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retento
Reg. Aug 2004
Posted 2013-06-04 2:33 AM (#152447 - in reply to #152442)
Subject: RE: Can this truck safely tow this horse & trailer?


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Originally written by mayelix on 2013-06-03 9:56 PM

Actually kelley blue book says the same as the ad: http://www.kbb.com/ford/f150-regular-cab/1999-ford-f150-regular-cab/lightning-short-bed-specifications/?spec_group=tech&vehicleid=5454&intent=buy-used#spec-table[/

 

That's a Lightning, is that what you're looking at..?

 

 



Edited by retento 2013-06-04 2:34 AM
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trot-on
Reg. Dec 2009
Posted 2013-06-04 9:37 PM (#152472 - in reply to #152425)
Subject: RE: Can this truck safely tow this horse & trailer?


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Location: Texas		http://www.fordf150.net/specs/99tow.php .......When it comes to the phrase "safely tow" and half tons, you will find many have different definition of that phrase....Link to 99 tow specs above

Edited by trot-on 2013-06-04 9:40 PM
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flyinghfarm
Reg. Mar 2004
Posted 2013-06-05 3:58 PM (#152491 - in reply to #152425)
Subject: RE: Can this truck safely tow this horse & trailer?


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Location: Arkansas		Did I miss on the specs a "trailer towing package"  with transmission cooler etc?  What gear ratio is the rear end?
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