How big of a truck?
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How big of a truck?
Oldtimer???? Hmmmmmm.... ?? Have used 1/2 ton PU to pull heavier loads, but I am not sure if you mean one of the smaller trucks or not. That might be a no-no. i.e. trying to get that thing stopped. More info??
Oldtimer???? Hmmmmmm.... ?? Have used 1/2 ton PU to pull heavier loads, but I am not sure if you mean one of the smaller trucks or not. That might be a no-no. i.e. trying to get that thing stopped. More info??
How big of a truck?
Ok I know this isen't the answer you were looking for but more in the line of advise..The biggest(payload) most powerful one you can afford! Ok now to explain myself, I have seen a trend you have a truck so you buy a trailer, the truck seems under powered or the trailer is near the trucks max load capacity, so you go buy a new truck to pull this current trailer, your tow package is just great,then in a few years you see a different trailer That really fits the bill so you buy it, but now your truck seems a little under powered to pull this new trailer so you go truck shopping...again or maybe you have decided to trade that tt for a 5th wheel and find out about tongue weight/axle weight limits. 
:laugh: Now I don't know you so I don't know if this applies to you, but I have seen this senero played out several times I hope in someway this helps
Ok I know this isen't the answer you were looking for but more in the line of advise..The biggest(payload) most powerful one you can afford! Ok now to explain myself, I have seen a trend you have a truck so you buy a trailer, the truck seems under powered or the trailer is near the trucks max load capacity, so you go buy a new truck to pull this current trailer, your tow package is just great,then in a few years you see a different trailer That really fits the bill so you buy it, but now your truck seems a little under powered to pull this new trailer so you go truck shopping...again or maybe you have decided to trade that tt for a 5th wheel and find out about tongue weight/axle weight limits. :laugh: Now I don't know you so I don't know if this applies to you, but I have seen this senero played out several times I hope in someway this helps How big of a truck?
Hi Dave888, your trucks just fine, you have to get use to towing, a 5.0 is plenty of engine for a 2000 lb. trailer, I use to tow a 24.5' Jayco with a Ford 150 with a 300 inline 6 and had no problems, didn't set and speed records but had no problems. No matter what you have it will handle completely different with a trailer hooked to it. After a few trips it will seem just fine. Enjoy. 
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Hi Dave888, your trucks just fine, you have to get use to towing, a 5.0 is plenty of engine for a 2000 lb. trailer, I use to tow a 24.5' Jayco with a Ford 150 with a 300 inline 6 and had no problems, didn't set and speed records but had no problems. No matter what you have it will handle completely different with a trailer hooked to it. After a few trips it will seem just fine. Enjoy.
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