The skis are staying in San Jose, plus the total ski weight is around
600# total... The truck barely squats down with those. I know I will
be close to max towing capacity. I figure that it will be slow going on
the grades, and won't push it. I'm off for San Jose now, so wish me luck!
Sam '99 4x4
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet4.buffnet.net]On Behalf Of
Jetmugg@aol.com
Sent: Friday, September 17, 1999 5:29 AM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Towing with a 4x4 questions:
Will the jetskis still be in the bed of the truck when you pick up the Dart?
If so, it is quite likely that you will exceed the GVWR for your truck. My
recommendation is a very strong DON"T DO IT. Do not exceed the GVWR. You
will be sorry in the long run. I tow plenty of utility trailers, boats,
even
a car trailer on occasion. When you put the Dart on the trailer, and start
climbing grades, your transmission will be hurtin' for certain. While
towing
with the O.D. off will keep the R's up in third gear, if you do any towing
out of 3rd gear, the final drive ratio will be equivalent to something like
3.20.
Steve M.
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