Re: towing capacity

Posted by John A on November 27, 2003 at 21:03:57 from (208.24.233.164):

In Reply to: towing capacity posted by paul on November 27, 2003 at 11:58:29:

Paul, In 92 I pulled a 966 weighted to the hilt, (about 12,000 lbs) from Hollis,OK to 40 mi N. of Austin,TX.
Used a 82, 3/4ton, 4x4, 351gas /auto/355. Trailer was a Goosneck brand, 20ft w/ 5ft dovetail W/ 2 dually axles, both rated at 10,000lbs each. Only brakes were the pickup brakes. Never again like this.
Hauled her about 300 mi. This was a recipt for disaster. I did get away with it but wouldn't do it again without trailer brakes. My ol pickup at the time would only handle this load at a max speed of 50 MPH. Also my truck had 8 hole wheels,10 ply tires too.
Paul as others have allready said to you, Accross town, up to 10 miles from the house, with good roads and light traffic maybe , ok.
400 mi. NEVER,NO ,Not in this Life time,not only no but H , NO. Did I by chance indicate that this was not a good idea? Your tundra isn't a heavy enough truck.
Please reconcider useing it.
Later,
John A.

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