Can an F-150 pull another F-150 on a trailer?
07-16-2018, 06:42 AM
#3
Senior Member
Three quick things, there are more but here are three......
1) When you turn the trailer will take a more inside track than the truck. This is why you see trucks exaggerate their turns so the trailer will appear to make a normal turn. I'm sure you can find Youtubes on this so watch them.
2) Backing a trailer takes a lot of practice. It will move opposite of the truck so prepare to make multiple tries.
3) Don't tailgate anyone...it will take you more room to brake.
1) When you turn the trailer will take a more inside track than the truck. This is why you see trucks exaggerate their turns so the trailer will appear to make a normal turn. I'm sure you can find Youtubes on this so watch them.
2) Backing a trailer takes a lot of practice. It will move opposite of the truck so prepare to make multiple tries.
3) Don't tailgate anyone...it will take you more room to brake.
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spencerfx2 (07-16-2018)
07-16-2018, 07:14 AM
#4
Here is a tip I was told about backing up. Put the hand that is on the wheel at the bottom. Then just pull the wheel in the direction that you want the trailer to go. No conversion in brain that you have to turn the wheel in the opposite direction if your hand was on top of the wheel.
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spencerfx2 (07-16-2018)
07-16-2018, 01:33 PM
#5
King Hater
Makes sure you balance the load. Get it off and it can cause fishtailing.
Make sure the load is secure
Drive slow and give yourself plenty of stopping room. Use trailer brakes.
Plan your route so you don't get stuck and have to back up.
Give yourself plenty of turning space
Make sure the load is secure
Drive slow and give yourself plenty of stopping room. Use trailer brakes.
Plan your route so you don't get stuck and have to back up.
Give yourself plenty of turning space
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spencerfx2 (07-16-2018)
07-16-2018, 01:34 PM
#6
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07-16-2018, 07:16 PM
#7
Senior Member
You 1st have to determine if YOUR truck will pull the specific truck you want to tow. Some will be over the payload and/or towing limits and will not, some will safely pull it. This is determined by the engine, axle ratio, and payload of the tow vehicle and the actual weight of the truck plus the trailer being pulled.
Find out how much your truck will tow and the payload. For example my truck will tow 7700 lbs with about 1700 lbs payload
How much does the truck being towed weigh, and what is the weight of the trailer? A typical car haul trailer is about 2000 lbs, but some may be more, some less.
My truck weighs 6000 lbs. Add a 2000 lb trailer and I'm at 8000 lbs and just barely over the limits of my truck. The tongue weight of that BTW would be about 1100 lbs. Technically I couldn't tow another truck exactly like mine with my truck. But some trucks are rated for more than 7700 lbs and some weigh less than 6000 lbs. In a nutshell you need to crunch some numbers.
For a short distance haul on fairly level terrain I'd probably pull that considering it is so close to the limits and I still have plenty of payload left over. I wouldn't do it if my truck were loaded heavy with other passengers and cargo. With just a driver I have about 500 lbs of payload to spare. With a lot of weight in the tow vehicle l'd be over the payload and towing capacity.
I probably wouldn't do it for a long distance drive, or over mountains above about 5000' either.
Find out how much your truck will tow and the payload. For example my truck will tow 7700 lbs with about 1700 lbs payload
How much does the truck being towed weigh, and what is the weight of the trailer? A typical car haul trailer is about 2000 lbs, but some may be more, some less.
My truck weighs 6000 lbs. Add a 2000 lb trailer and I'm at 8000 lbs and just barely over the limits of my truck. The tongue weight of that BTW would be about 1100 lbs. Technically I couldn't tow another truck exactly like mine with my truck. But some trucks are rated for more than 7700 lbs and some weigh less than 6000 lbs. In a nutshell you need to crunch some numbers.
For a short distance haul on fairly level terrain I'd probably pull that considering it is so close to the limits and I still have plenty of payload left over. I wouldn't do it if my truck were loaded heavy with other passengers and cargo. With just a driver I have about 500 lbs of payload to spare. With a lot of weight in the tow vehicle l'd be over the payload and towing capacity.
I probably wouldn't do it for a long distance drive, or over mountains above about 5000' either.
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07-16-2018, 08:42 PM
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07-16-2018, 09:09 PM
#9
If I can pull a twin axle car hauler trailer with a Ford tractor and box blade on it thru the Alabama foot hills with a 96 Ford Taurus V-6 I'm quite certain you can pull a truck with a truck.. Was it wise? Heh Probably not but it was only 30 miles and straight hwy all the way on a fairly limited use country rd. Made it all the way back too.
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07-17-2018, 09:18 AM
#10
IT nerd geek DORK NERD
In short, yes. All of the above advice is spot on (make sure it's properly secured, make sure the weight is distributed correctly, etc.) but yep, my truck easily did it. If my truck can pull a fully loaded 30' trailer, it can handle an F150. LOL