Re: [A/S] New 2011 Eco-boost Ford!

David Lowrey wrote:
>
> As has been stated over & over here (and can't be stated too many times),
> not only do you need to know if a tow vehicle will be able to pull your
> trailer, you need to know if it can safely stop it and also control it in
> adverse conditions.
>
> Do the new SAE standards take this into account as well?
>
> I would never tow a 10,000 pound load with a 1/2 ton truck.....
>
> Dave

I wouldn't either.... I think tow ratings are determined on ideal
conditions... sunny days, flat terrain, no traffic....

Throw in some excitement and I flat want more truck under me.....

I can think of three times when I've totally lost my trailer brakes and
my truck had to stop 8,000# over and over,,,,,

I've also had to handle it in many adverse conditions.

Now, if I had a little vintage Airstream, I would tow with a new half
ton truck in a NY minute.

Hunter

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