Looking for a truck recommendation...
09-14-2008, 09:04 PM
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Looking for a truck recommendation...
What truck would you recommend for a 42 Fountain / Myco triple aluminum trailer - conventional towing 15,000 LBS total weight. Is a 1 ton legally overloaded or do I need to step up to a F650 or M2?
09-14-2008, 09:18 PM
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I have a customer of mine that tows his 47 Fountain with a 2008 F450, and he says its great.
09-14-2008, 09:43 PM
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Properly equipped new F-350 will do it.
An F-450 will absolutely do it.
An F-650, Sport Chassis, or other medium duty would be cat's ass. They are all over eBay.
An F-450 will absolutely do it.
An F-650, Sport Chassis, or other medium duty would be cat's ass. They are all over eBay.
09-14-2008, 09:44 PM
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in texas now the door sticker has to have a weight large enough for the truck and boat which would put a one ton out of the market. A four door freightliner or 4 door peterbilt would tow the best but they are not cheap
09-15-2008, 09:54 PM
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i tow a cig 35 about 14000 with gas and trailer with a 550 ford and it awsome and legal . do it with a 1 ton and have a accident, even someone elses fault and kiss your boat and possibly your house goodby. the ford could be for sale as i have my eye on a freightliner. call me 847 514 9162 for details on the truck
09-16-2008, 02:22 PM
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An F350 DRW will legally tow 15K with a conventional hitch but I bet you are over that with a load of gas.
You might also look into weather or not you need a CDL with one of those heavy trucks.
FYI A Pro boat hauler I know took an F550 and put an F350 bed on it so it would not be obvious that he was a commercial operator
You might also look into weather or not you need a CDL with one of those heavy trucks.
FYI A Pro boat hauler I know took an F550 and put an F350 bed on it so it would not be obvious that he was a commercial operator
09-16-2008, 02:34 PM
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An F350 DRW will legally tow 15K with a conventional hitch but I bet you are over that with a load of gas.
You might also look into weather or not you need a CDL with one of those heavy trucks.
FYI A Pro boat hauler I know took an F550 and put an F350 bed on it so it would not be obvious that he was a commercial operator
You might also look into weather or not you need a CDL with one of those heavy trucks.
FYI A Pro boat hauler I know took an F550 and put an F350 bed on it so it would not be obvious that he was a commercial operator
09-16-2008, 02:58 PM
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I just weighed my F350. It was almost 9000#. The weight rating you are looking for is the GCVR (Gross combined) It's not on my door. Ford says 15K with conventional load dist hitch.
