Towing Question??

not2old · Jul 22, 2011

In British Columbia, you would be right on the border of getting a big fine and being told you can't move anything until the load is reduced, if you managed to get 1000 lbs or more onto the hitch. This happens at 10% overloaded. With your axles, the scale would not be able to read over 7700 lbs for the trailer weight. Hitch weight wouldn't count, but everything else would, sprung or not.

psj12 · Jul 22, 2011

Keep the tounge load high and the speed low and you should be alright. OR drop the truck driveshaft and tow the truck with a tow bar.

Diamondpilot · Jul 22, 2011

6700# has to be the lightest Dmax ever. I had a 95 and it weighed out at 7100# and my neighbors 07 is 7200# both long beds, mine extended cab and his crew cab. Both weighed on scales at a truck stop. Certified scales.

Chris.

gilbertmsg · Jul 22, 2011

Going to put the truck on the trailer and take a good look at the tires. I'm more concerned with the 6 ply tires than I am with the weight. I will upload pictures in the next couple weeks when we get time to do a test run. He has other vehicles to drive while getting his baby repaired. Thanks for all the input.

Eddie

Diamondpilot · Jul 23, 2011

You have to have a spare vehicle when you have a GM truck, especially a Dmax. Lol

Guys, don't get your panties all in a bunch. He left the door wide open. Just having fun here. Lol.

Chris

Dmace · Jul 23, 2011

Diamondpilot said:
You have to have a spare vehicle when you have a GM truck, especially a Dmax. Lol

Guys, don't get your panties all in a bunch. He left the door wide open. Just having fun here. Lol.

Chris

Wait until your precious Ford's look like this then we'll see who's having fun.

Egon · Jul 23, 2011

Taking the cab off; does that mean it's gona be placed on a Dodge Chassis!:thumbsup:

gilbertmsg · Jul 23, 2011

Spoke with the old man who sold me the trailer. He said drive it on, strap it down and take your time. Keep speed under 60 and should not have any problems. My friend has scheduled an appointment for 2 Aug. We are going to load and see how things look. 192 miles from just south of Petersburg, VA to a shop in Maryland that will install tranny that will hold up to 1200 hp. I will attach a few pictures. Everyone hates when their diesel breaks and is towed of pulled by another brand.

Ok, I have hauled my Kioti CK20 numerous times with no issues. How do I strap down his truck? Have always used chains for my little tractor.

I also will carry two spares just in case.

Eddie

Chef Pa · Jul 23, 2011

gilbertmsg said:
Everyone hates when their diesel breaks and is towed of pulled by another brand.

Eddie

Lol... how true. I saw a photo of a custom Ford wrecker awhile back. Went something like "This Ford will tow your Dodge one day" - I thought how humbled the wrecker owner would be if he broke down and had to get towed by a Dodge...

rasimmo · Jul 28, 2011

gilbertmsg said:
Everyone hates when their diesel breaks and is towed of pulled by another brand.

A friend of mine took a pic on his phone of his truck on a trailer and the truck towing it sitting on the side of the road. What are the odds of having the truck towing you home break down also. Now that I think of it, pretty high when they are both 6.nothings.:laughing:
I guess I can pick on my own brand. Mine is a 6.4. It has not broke yet.