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North to AK towing trailer with truck

March 26, 2019, 09:58:48 pm

I am moving from Florida to AK in June and have a 2000 U270 that I will be driving with a 2016 F150 crew can 4x4 approximately 5300 pounds and I'd like to tow it on an aluminum trailer approximately 2300 pounds...thoughts?

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Re: North to AK towing trailer with truck

Reply #1 – March 26, 2019, 10:05:34 pm

WOW!

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Re: North to AK towing trailer with truck

Reply #2 – March 26, 2019, 10:19:04 pm

http://beamalarm.com/foretravel-links/models/2000-u270-specifications.pdf

Should be okay if you are under 41000 lbs total, but would avoid drag races with Porsches.

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Re: North to AK towing trailer with truck

Reply #3 – March 26, 2019, 11:29:00 pm

Flatfisher man,
As Jim said, stay under 41,000 lbs GCWR and you will be fine. 
We pulled a 24' Featherlite enclosed car hauler (about 9,000 lbs fully loaded - car, Goldwing and trailer) behind a '98 U270, for many years and while not speedy off the line or up 7% grades, it was a trouble free and more than adequate combination.  Full, proportional trailer braking and overrated ST tires are mandatory as well as conservative driving behavior, but otherwise the combination is a very stable, predictable and trouble-free mode of travel.
HTH,
Neal

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