WyoDuner
Arizona
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I have a 2003 F150 extend cab 4x4 with the 5.4l 3.73 gears and automatic. First of all, I would like this truck a LOT better if it came with a manual tranny. It simply won't pull overdive with the torque converter locked up unless it's downhill or with a strong tailwind. It needs a gear between drive and overdrive. I just leave it in drive (OD off) and it gets around very well but gas mileage is around 8 or 9 MPG at 70 to 75 MPH
I tow a 21' Thor Tahoe Lite and have an ATV in the bed of the truck. The Thor is listed as 2880 with no options and dry so I figure around 4500 loaded with the options.
Everybody talks about the WEIGHT of the trailer when I feel what really slows me down is WIND RESISTANCE. Starting out and up to about 50 or 6 MPH the truck pulls strong but after that the wind factor becomes a major issue.
On the high altitude Rocky Mountain passes on I-70 on Colorado I was down to about 40 or 45 MPH on the highest and steepest pass.
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mjhind
San Antonio, TX
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I have a 4x4 supercrew with a 5.4 and tow a 29' trailer that should be about 6200# loaded for camping. Only one person mentionded the tail waging the dog, and he would notice that it would be greatly reduced with LT tires and proper set-up on the hitch and sway controll. I know I did and it is a non issue now. I also have a flip-chip that adds a fair amount of power that really makes a difference on hills. I just installed a tranny temp guage, but have not pulled with it yet to see what the temps are. I am comfortable with the set up that I have, but will not go any longer ar heavier until the wife gets a 3/4 burb, plus mine is payed for.
Great wife and two wondrful little girls
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2003 3/4 Suburban 4x4, 4.10 8.1ltr
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CobbCamp
Louisville, KY
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It's in the signature.
TT weighs in at about 6000# fully loaded for a week. Truck does a pretty good job.
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Hampy
Riverview, NB, Can.
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See signature:
Further info:
Truck , 2 people, full tank: 5,234
GCVWR: Running at 85.3%
GVWR : " " 79.4%
Towing : " " 71.9%
Empty: Front Axle: 2,904
Rear Axle: 2,330
3 link Hanging : Front Axle: 2,904
Rear Axle: 3,212
Trailer axle: 5,522
Hitch: 13.8% 882
4 Link Hanging : Front Axle: 2,992
Rear Axle: 2,992
Trailer Axle: 5,610
Hitch: 10.6% 662
Hope I did the math right!!
Hampy
2002 F150\7700#, SC, 5.4lt, 3.73, 7 lug, Extang Tonneau, Lucerix mirrors, 3 gauge pillar pod, Tekonsha Prodigy, Reese Dual Cam + Friction Bar.
2002 Sunline, T2753 27' Solaris SE, fibreglass, 27 options, rubber ride.
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patrick812
Willowick, Ohio
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TT just got delivered to dealer today. Hope to pick it up next week. A little nervous about pulling with the 4.6, but I'm stuck in a lease so we'll have to make the best of it.
Patrick,Jill and three little ones
2003 F-150 Supercrew,Eaz-Lift WD hitch, Reese Dual Cam
2003 Outback 26RS
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Quade
Carmel, Indiana
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As in my sig, an Outback 28 BHS. Weight seems fine. Can't wait to get out of this house and hit the road!
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*This Message was edited on 13-Feb-03 10:24 PM by Quade*
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Grizzy
wayupstate NY
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darnold
Trailer is in my signature 25'@ 4200lbs UVW 5500 MVW and I wouldn't go anymore than this without a larger truck. Check all through this websites forums and you will find enough answers for a wise desision.
Enjoy
Grizzy
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48gal Supertank,Jordan brake control,TTT Mirrors,Reese 16K slider
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darnold
Vicksburg, MS
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mjhind,
What are LT tires?
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George Eh
Sudbury, On, Can
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Tow 21' Prowler Linx 5'ver with GVWR of 5000#, satisfied with the power and 5'th is rock solid towing. As said wind is a big factor in gas mileage and power but on the flats it will stay in OD with torque convertor locked. On hills or below 55 I just use 3rd gear. The rest of the particulars are in sig. 
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WyoDuner
Arizona
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I have to wonder if there is a reason my auto won't stay locked up in overdirve??? Anybody else have any comments on this. I'm only pulling a 21' trailer but do have about 600 lbs in the bed so maybe that makes some difference.
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