My wife and I would like to go to Pahokee in Florida from Zephyrhills is around 200 miles trip I have a travel trailer 33 feet has a dry weight of 7200 lb wilderness 1999. Our 1999 F150 is rated at 6900lbs. towing capacity. It has the tow package, electric brake,helpers springs 2500lb.. I realize that the weight of the trailer is going to be exceeding the weight
what I do need ? Is the firts time I will be moving the trailer.
any recommendations .. thanks
JC

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Kinda hard to understand your question, but since you already have the trailer, have you towed it before? If so, with what?

If your F150 only has a #6900 tow limit, I'll guess it's the 4.6l engine?

With a DRY weight of #7200, it's WET weight will be around #8000.......

I would not want to tow that with anything less then a F250 and a diesel providing the power......

200 miles is a long way for a 4r70w tranny. That's what you'll be hurting the most IMO. Also, if it's the 4.6l engine, you only have a 8.8" rear end. Not as much gear lube in it compared to the 9.75" one. You'll heat it up really good too.

Sure, you'll be able to move the thing, but your truck will not like you very much for it and it won't be a very comfortable tow for the driver either.......

Good luck!

 

Thanks My friend

I won't do it

I will rent a bigger truck

thanks
JC

 

Your welcome JC. After reading my reply again, I forgot to welcome you to the site, so welcome aboard and have a safe trip!

Mitch