2013 F150- pathetic towing...
06-06-2016, 12:49 PM
#21
I tow a #7500 boat through the hills of KY on I-75, running between 70-75mph and I do not have any of the problems you are describing. Someone already mentioned tire pressure on both the truck and trailer and also brakes dragging will kill your effort.
Jack the trailer up and spin each wheel to check for drag. I had an older boat with a bad caliper and it was like night and day once I repaired it.
2012 5.0
3:73 gears
20" factory wheels/tires
Jack the trailer up and spin each wheel to check for drag. I had an older boat with a bad caliper and it was like night and day once I repaired it.
2012 5.0
3:73 gears
20" factory wheels/tires
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TooManyVehicles (06-07-2016)
06-07-2016, 11:21 PM
#22
Senior Member
Try locking out your higher gears on a hill climb.
Last edited by Wannafbody; 06-07-2016 at 11:24 PM.
06-08-2016, 11:12 AM
#23
Senior Member
Originally Posted by Ricktwuhk
You were at the limits of what your truck could tow safely. I'm not surprised that it bogged down.
You should be surprised because these trucks can pull way more weight (notice I said PULL) than they're "safely rated to tow". Again, I said PULL, I'm not talking about payload.