Is our truck capable of pulling a trailer
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From: Los Angeles
ScaryKerrie,
If you look at the towing and hauling board, you will find a trailer weight chart.
The 4.2 V6 with a manual is listed as pulling a max weight of 3600#. If the rear-end is higher geared, that max # goes way down.
You need to account for extra weight in your trailer. Water adds about 8# per gallon. A 50 gallon water tank will add 400# total. Now add clothes, cooking utensils, toys, tools, etc. Your trailer will likely end up close to 5000#.
This is probably too much for a V6. However, you may want to consult both your trailer and your Ford dealers to see if they can give you any insights.
Good luck.
If you look at the towing and hauling board, you will find a trailer weight chart.
The 4.2 V6 with a manual is listed as pulling a max weight of 3600#. If the rear-end is higher geared, that max # goes way down.
You need to account for extra weight in your trailer. Water adds about 8# per gallon. A 50 gallon water tank will add 400# total. Now add clothes, cooking utensils, toys, tools, etc. Your trailer will likely end up close to 5000#.
This is probably too much for a V6. However, you may want to consult both your trailer and your Ford dealers to see if they can give you any insights.
Good luck.