Towing 5000lb with factory setup
I have a 2001 F150, 5.4L, 3.55 gears, 16 weels, and the factory tow package. (I believe it has a class 3 hitch). I tow my boat from the California coast across the high desert to the Colorado river about 5 time during the summer. This involves towing up several long grades 2 to 10 miles 6% grade in 100+ degree whether. The tow is about 600 miles round trip. My current boat is about 3500 lbs and the tow has been very easy. Now I am moving up to a larger boat which I estimate to be 5100 lbs. (Boat, eqiiptment, Trailer, and gas) My question is how will my truck handle the tow? Do I need to upgrade to a class 4 hitch, upgrade the transmission cooler? What should I do to assure maximum comfort and safety for the trips.
Thanks KCO |
Re: Towing 5000lb with factory setup
Originally posted by kco My question is how will my truck handle the tow? Do I need to upgrade to a class 4 hitch, upgrade the transmission cooler? What should I do to assure maximum comfort and safety for the trips. Thanks KCO Oh, by the way, what kinda boat ya get? Any pics? :D -Mike- |
The factory tow package comes with a tranny cooler. Your truck should be fine if you can accept the power. The only thing you may want to change is an equalizing hitch, but I woul try your current setup first when you get that new boat.
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