Hey, I'm looking for "real world" experience with towing a travel trailer with an '01 Screw 4X4 with the 4.6. Yeah, I know I should have the 5.4

FYI, numbers are: GVWR 6500, GCWR 11500, Max towing 6300, truck weighs 5000

I'm looking at towing about a 5000 pound (loaded) trailer (axle weight) with 700 pound hitch weight. Two passengers and a dog in truck and normal camping junk in trailer and truck.

Anyone pulled this much with this rig? FYI, I'm in Georgia with mild hills and flat-lands, only occasional North Georgia mountain trip.

Thanx, Lance

 

You'll do fine, but won't be winning any speed races. Tow smart, use a brake controller, etc.

 

I have a 2wd 4.6 running 35in. tires geared 4.10 and I pull 4,000lbs 280miles every weekend. Been a year with this combo I have had no problems.
On up hills it sure feels like a dog but still manage to hit 45mph on steep hills. Straightaways this truck cruises at 75mphs easy.

As long as you have the towing package you should be fine.

 

I had towing gear added by aftermarket shop in 2001; just a class 4 receiver hitch and lights setup.

What was included on factory towing package in '01? Tranny cooler, hitch, lights?

Lance

 

Most towing ive done was towing a 2dr grand prix on a car dolly across town. I used a bumper mounted ball, with no problems... Went easy with her, since it was my first time towing

 

4.6l in the moutains of Germany, No Problems!!
(except for the speed limiter- 95mph!!)

 

Tranny cooler, hitch, and 7 pin wiring was included in the package.

 

I would strongly suggest installing an auxiliary transmission oil cooler, or your 4r70w might not be long for this world pulling that load.

 

I have a '06 spcrew 4.6 L 3.75 Gear, 4x4 I had my daughter and myself appx weight of 205 lbs. Plus the Uhaul enclosed 6x12 filled with oak furniture and we went through the mountains of NM to the plains of texas at 75 up hills and down. Not a problem.