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This is precisely the question I ask myself. Though the ratings imply the towing capacity is capable of this load… I have doubts as I have towed that airstream through hilly roads of Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine…. And that diesel in the F250 was working hard. (not to mention the fuel consumption). And the brakes as well.
Never mind the engine for a moment; Is our platform and brakes really capable of the job? I’m not sure.
Never mind the engine for a moment; Is our platform and brakes really capable of the job? I’m not sure.
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The engine obviously works harder, but mine just passed a compression check at 155K. The tranny is the other thing to worry about... control coolant temps or install an aftermarket tranny cooler. I'm actually going to install the OEM heavy duty double cooling fan... apparently it keeps the coolant rock-solid at 90*C which also should also keep the tranny fluid cooler....
https://www.landrovermerriamparts.co...gaAqgREALw_wcB
Also, there is a bolt-on heavy-duty OEM tranny cooler available, probably cheaper than the fan...
https://www.freel2.com/forum/topic37...?highlight=fan
I'm going to try the duel fan, since it seems the entire cooling system would benefit from more airflow while towing slowly up a hill.
The only problem I had was some coolant leaks after towing in the mountains at 110*F last summer... car had 150K on it. I was planning to replace radiator, pump, big hoses, thermostat, tranny and oil coolers myself, but didn't get around to it so I had to pay a shop at my destination. But that was predictable... on any car cooling parts start to go around 150K, so if you need reliability you should replace them per-emptively.
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This is precisely the question I ask myself. Though the ratings imply the towing capacity is capable of this load… I have doubts as I have towed that airstream through hilly roads of Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine…. And that diesel in the F250 was working hard. (not to mention the fuel consumption). And the brakes as well.
Never mind the engine for a moment; Is our platform and brakes really capable of the job? I’m not sure.
Never mind the engine for a moment; Is our platform and brakes really capable of the job? I’m not sure.
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guy (01-02-2022)
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Yeah, my bass boat trailer uses a surge(?) braking system activated through the coupler under tow vehicle braking. I don't generally tow campers however.
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