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Old 12-23-2010, 07:36 PM
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I have a 2005 dakota 4.7 with 355 gears and a towing package. currently i can get a hell of a deal(free) on a 29ft trailer. it has a dry weight of 6300lbs. question is can i pull it. I live in Edmonton AB and will be pulling it from Toronto On some 3400km away. Mods include intake, HO cams, dual exhaust TB, suspension left stock other than leveling kit up front and helper leafs in the rear.

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Old 12-23-2010, 08:03 PM
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depends on the tounge weight. If the trailer weight is mostly on the trailer wheels you should be good but being that long chances are it will be very tounge heavy. Does it have trailer brakes?
 
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Old 12-23-2010, 08:18 PM
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yes it is equipped with brakes, as for tongue weight i wish i could tell you !?!?
as thats as much as i can tell you other than it is a tandem axle.
 
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Old 12-23-2010, 08:30 PM
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you need to know the tongue weight. thats the weight thats going to be on the hitch. A truck can pull much more than it can carry, you dont want all the weight riding on the hitch.
 
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it has a 650lbs tongue weight says the previous owner
 
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are the leaf helpers any good because i was thinking about getting some?
What kind of leaf helpers do you have?
 
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I agree with Eimer123
 
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I would say take the trailer, sell the trailer, go buy something more manageable
 
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or just buy something more manageable to begin with! lol
 
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or just buy something more manageable to begin with! lol

He said it is free!!
 


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