Towing question

Ken Haase · 02-18-2009, 02:51 PM

Rick, a 3/4T would be world's better than a 1/2T, and should be considered the minimum. I know Florida is very flat, so a 350 would probably get you by. But, I'd be very concerned about that cheesy 8.5 rearend with it's C-clips, axles riding on roller brgs, and smaller brakes. The TH350 trans doesn't inspire much confidence either. All this would be less of a concern with a lighter open trailer, but you're going to want that enclosed, and most likely are going to buy one. You're definitely going to know that trailer is back there when using a 1/2 ton tow rig.

Just my $.02. Adjusted for inflation that would be about 7.9 cents
Ken

02-18-2009, 02:51 PM	#6
Ken Haase Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 233 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Towing question Rick, a 3/4T would be world's better than a 1/2T, and should be considered the minimum. I know Florida is very flat, so a 350 would probably get you by. But, I'd be very concerned about that cheesy 8.5 rearend with it's C-clips, axles riding on roller brgs, and smaller brakes. The TH350 trans doesn't inspire much confidence either. All this would be less of a concern with a lighter open trailer, but you're going to want that enclosed, and most likely are going to buy one. You're definitely going to know that trailer is back there when using a 1/2 ton tow rig. Just my $.02. Adjusted for inflation that would be about 7.9 cents Ken