trailer towing

[Tyler Lance 2]

Can a 02 v6 sport trac pull travel camper trailer? Weight is 4,500 unloaded. Maybe about 7,000 loaded.

 

[Christopher Comeaux]

to much weight!!!! we can haul up to 5400 max i believe

 

[Tyler Lance 2]

Would that be the same for a a 4x2 5 speed automatic?

 

[brian brown 3]

you can look in the door jamb for towing specs

 

[Jacob Dryer]

The 2001-2005 Sport Trac is rated to tow up to 5310 lbs (pulled from FAQ link on left)

 

[Jerry Gerner 2]

Your trailer weigh's in at 4500 lbs., but loaded weigh's a full ton more. What are you loading it with???

 

[Robert Thomas]

I have a V6 07 with the towing package and it is rated for 7200. Towed 7400 without a problem in the low country. Would have been a little tough in the mountains.

 

[Scott Tanner]

An '02 2wd trac can tow 5250#. When stocking the trailer, pick out light weight gear, and only take what you need... I have towed a TT weighing right at the limit since 2003, and over 15,000 miles w/o issues. You will need an additional trans cooler, especially if you are towing through a lot of hills. Also, sway control and weight distributing bars are a must, and LT tires help A LOT with sway and stability. You should be able to keep your gear at 1000#'s.. Do a search for towing and you'll see a ton of experiences and info...





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[Johnny O]

That's not a whole lot of safety margin. Beer, food, beer, fill the water tank, beer, grill and charcoal, and beer, will all add a lot of weight to the trailer.

 

[Brandon Poorman]

One thing you can do with a Travel Trailer is don't fill the water tanks until you get where your going. Always empty any tanks before departing also. It will save a bunch of towing weight. Also make sure you load the trailer front heavy to prevent swaying.

 

[rob chaw]

STanner, :supercool::supercool:



what size is your TT? and do you know the weight of it?



rob

 

[Scott Tanner]

it's a 27' but is 30' overall... the tag says 4083 empty, but I'm up near the max of 5250.. one of these days i have to go to the scales and weight it...

 

[John Reitz]

STanner, what about brakes for your setup? I have the axillary cooler installed for a 22 footer I'm planning to pull.