Will this pull my boat?

[Realgun]

2001 Ford f-150 Supercrew 5.4L 2 wheel drive.<br />I just got it. I have a 17 foot bayliner and without the floor it weighs 1460 lbs with traler.

 

[JasonB]

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I pull over an 4klb 19'er on a tandem axle trailer with a '99 F-150 with a 4.6. You should have no worries.

 

[rc581]

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i dont see any problem there realgun, i pull a 19foot 2300 lb. seanymph with a 2003 ranger 4.0L but i dont use the overdrive when towing, and no problems. good luck.....bob

 

[Winger Ed.]

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Make sure your mirror is adjusted so you can see a bit of the boat when you glance at it.<br /><br />With that truck, you may not even know its back there without checking often.

 

[JB]

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Hi, Realgun.<br /><br />The only thing you need to know you didn't ask: What is the tow rating of your truck as equipped?<br /><br />It is probably well above the weight of your rig, but you didn't tell us if it has the towing package(tranny cooler, heavy duty cooling and alternator, oil cooler), what differential ratio, what hitch, what tranny, etc.<br /><br />Yes, it is big enough and heavy enough. That is NOT what matters most.

 

[Realgun]

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<br /><br />Dont worry it will do the job.<br />I was just going to brag on my new toy but did not have a photo to show but could not delete the post. <br /><br />It is a 2001 with 5.4L engine. Class IV tow hitch and both 7 and 4 pin wiring Factory installed. Oil and tran cooler also. Rated at 8000 pounds trailer weight.

 

[JB]

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TROLL!

 

[Realgun]

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Not with my force engie it tends to carb up to fast!<br />

<br /><br />Happy now?

 

[dhud64]

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.

 

[dhud64]

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Originally posted by dhud64:<br /> Not sure if that will work....it is a DROF!

 

[Realgun]

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Drove a Chevy once.

 

[jimr]

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if it doesn't pull it ya got problems

 

[beezee28]

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Nice pickup and boat. Color scheme a bit off (should be the same color)

 

[CoachHolland]

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Got the same boat. Even my Jeep Wrangler 4.0 pulls it without problems. My Durango acts like it's not even there.

 

[Realgun]

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The ford Ranger 3.0L pulled it fine however up the steep ramp it took a lot of pedal. Also it had no cruise, tilt, four doors, or a rear seat. Have two kids and the wife and needed the room.<br />Besides the F-150 is nicer. <br /><br />Beezee28 The colors are correct you didnt see my white Dog? I am going with a grey stripe after I fix and paint the boat. Will match the grey Interior.<br /><br />I have been able to pul the trailer after I replaced the 2 fuses in the used truck. Some people just blow fuses and leave them in?<br />And to top it off the wiring I did to the trailer was not Perfect. The ground wire was loose and causing me headaches too as I though the ground on the truck was rubbed somewhere and broken. Thank God for volt meters and the ability to know how to use it. <br />Now my problem is the chains were custom length for the Ranger and to stort for the F-150. So off I go to buy new chains Shheeesh.

 

[BassMan283]

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I agree, JB. Ought to be a rule against people asking pretend newbie questions just so they can show off their new rig.<br /><br />Nice rig, Real.

 

[MrBill]

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You'll have no trouble with pulling power and stopping on pavement...but with 2-wheel drive you may have issues on slippery ramps and inclines. I have an identical rig with 4-wheel drive but live in a cold climate. Those who bought 2-wheel drive Supercrews around here (New England) can't give them away and the dealers don't want them in trade. With just two or three inches of snow on the ground I need to use FWD to go over the 2-inch lip of my garage entrance. The Supercrew is disproportionally light in the rear end due to the fiberglass body panels...you did know the quarters and hood are fiberglass, right? You've probably already experienced spinning wheels on wet pavement, just take it easy and you'll be fine in your climate.

 

[Realgun]

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Bassman283 you are correct but I see a lot of questions in this forum about will the truck or whatever pull my new or potential boat and they should know it would. Or they are to lazy to read the manual. Or better yet do a search. <br />Looks are decieving that boat needs a lotta work. I do post somethings in the restore area.<br />MrBill the Truck has an aluminum hood. <br /><br />Jb you can delete this post if you want no issues here.

 

[BigPoppaG]

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My Jeep Wrangler 4.0L pulls my 18' Searay Bowrider with no problem.