Pulling on a 1997 Ford F-150 king cab 4.2 engine and V-6
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Pulling on a 1997 Ford F-150 king cab 4.2 engine and V-6
I need to find out how much weight you can pull with a1 99 Ford F-150 king cab, automatic, 4.2 engine and a V-6. We are thinking of buying one and have a camper and boat and need to know. Thanks,
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<font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by AngelinAlabama:
I need to find out how much weight you can pull with a1 99 Ford F-150 king cab, automatic, 4.2 engine and a V-6. We are thinking of buying one and have a camper and boat and need to know. Thanks, </font>
I need to find out how much weight you can pull with a1 99 Ford F-150 king cab, automatic, 4.2 engine and a V-6. We are thinking of buying one and have a camper and boat and need to know. Thanks, </font>
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2000 F-150 XLT Supercab 4X4,5.4,Off Road,Tow Pkg
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First- WELCOME to the site! 
According to Ford, the truck you are considering has a 10,000# GCWR and a MAX trailer rating of 5,500#. The trailer numbers are for a base-model (XL) truck with a 150# driver and no "stuff". The more "stuff" (camper, clothes, tools) and people (family, pets, friends) you add to the truck, the less trailer you can tow.
I strongly urge you to consider a more powerful engine and the tow package. Carrying a camper and towing a boat is going to put quite a strain on the truck.
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1997 4x4 Expedition- 4.6L, true dual exhaust w/Ravin DI/DO, K&N air filter, SuperChip, airbox mods, Edelbrock shocks, 285/75R16 BFG ATs, 2000 F150 "XLT" wheels, 4.10 gears, Auburn LS, Clarion In-dash CD player, Smitty Bilt push bars and nerf bars.
2001 4x4 F350 SD XLT CrewCab LWB- 6.8L, Offroad Pkg, HD Suspension Pkg, 3.73LS, TT mirrors, 6-disc CD changer, Remote Keyless Entry, Sliding back glass, tinted windows, GoRhino nerf bars.
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[This message has been edited by nomo (edited 04-27-2001).]
According to Ford, the truck you are considering has a 10,000# GCWR and a MAX trailer rating of 5,500#. The trailer numbers are for a base-model (XL) truck with a 150# driver and no "stuff". The more "stuff" (camper, clothes, tools) and people (family, pets, friends) you add to the truck, the less trailer you can tow.
I strongly urge you to consider a more powerful engine and the tow package. Carrying a camper and towing a boat is going to put quite a strain on the truck.
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1997 4x4 Expedition- 4.6L, true dual exhaust w/Ravin DI/DO, K&N air filter, SuperChip, airbox mods, Edelbrock shocks, 285/75R16 BFG ATs, 2000 F150 "XLT" wheels, 4.10 gears, Auburn LS, Clarion In-dash CD player, Smitty Bilt push bars and nerf bars.
2001 4x4 F350 SD XLT CrewCab LWB- 6.8L, Offroad Pkg, HD Suspension Pkg, 3.73LS, TT mirrors, 6-disc CD changer, Remote Keyless Entry, Sliding back glass, tinted windows, GoRhino nerf bars.
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[This message has been edited by nomo (edited 04-27-2001).]
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hi, if your camper goes in the truck bed AND you will be towing a boat at the same time, get a V-8. if you are talking about pulling a tent camper OR any reasonably sized boat e.g. 3000 pounds), the V-6 will work fine . .
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I own A 99F150extended cab I bought new with a 4.2 V6. I did not think that I would of been towing at the time I bought it but now I have a 25 foot Terry Travel Trailer I pull at 4800#. Last summer I pulled it 24oo miles from Texas to North of Nashville, Tenn. and back through hill country etc. and without a problem. I had no problems whatsoever and was able to cruise 60 - 65 miles an hour. I did however install a superchip prior to my trip. I was concerned at first pulling such weight but have since then pulled a trailer of gravel weighing 3.1 tons. I have so far been very impressed with it's capabilities.