5000 pounds would be OK, 6000 is outside the comfort zone IMO. Even
with the brakes on the trailer (check your documentation, I think the
limit's in the mid-5K range). Make sure you've got the proper hitch
setup (equalizing/distributing won't hurt).
Russ Borman wrote:
>
> '99 CC 4x4, V8, auto. I will be pulling it every chance I get, at least
> 10 times a year, possibly 20. It's only about a 3 hour drive each way
> so it's not bad, and the trailer does have brakes so don't worry about
> that.
> Russ
>
>
>
>> From: "Mr. Plow" <adam_is_mr_plow@hotmail.com>
>> Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>> To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
>> Subject: Re: DML: opinions please...
>> Date: Tue, 05 Nov 2002 12:40:09 -0800
>>
>>
>> Tell us some more about your truck, year, engine etc...
>> Also, if you will be pulling that load fairly often, and for long
>> distances, invest in a trailer with it's own brakes. This will save
>> the brakes on the truck, and make for a generally smoother and safer
>> ride.
>>
>>
>>
>> The Adam Blaster
>> Two words, figure it out.....
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Ok, so I want to buy a Weekend Warrior trailer to pull behind my Dak,
>>> total load (quads, water, gas, etc...) will be between 5000-6000lbs.
>>> I have pulled 4000lbs on a regular basis in the past and judging from
>>> some other peoples posts recently I shouldn't have any disastrous
>>> problem with this load.
>>>
>>> I want/need to have lower gears installed, called a couple shops who
>>> both said they can't get 3.92 for the front D35 and that the dealer
>>> must have some special deal to get that ratio. Anyway, they both
>>> said I would be better off with 4.10's and I agree that it would be
>>> better for pulling the load but I am a little hesitant.
>>>
>>> What does everyone think? Should I go for it? Will 4.10's destroy
>>> my (solo) gas mileage? I average 13.7 mpg right now with 3.55's,
>>> mostly driving back and forth to work which is about 50/50 city/hwy.
>>>
>>> Both shops quoted me $1400+ (D'oh!) for parts and install, do I dare
>>> call the dealer and see what they want to insall 3.92's?
>>>
>>> I really don't want to sell my Dak, but I can't afford to buy another
>>> truck (used cummins) and a trailer so I'm hoping to make this work
>>> with the Dak.
>>>
>>> Your thoughts are appreciated,
>>> Russ
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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