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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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I got a job offer, Its hauling cars from Miami to tampa, I have a 4 car gooseneck trailer, can i tow it with this truck?

http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/col/cto/1363672811.html
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 10:14 PM
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I mean i think i like it cause i can play when im not working lol, My dad said the same thing about the dually so im gonna start looking for one of them
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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Ha yes for sure, I know that truck will more then pull it, its just to much of a risk with no dual rear wheels, I found a daully in my price range in Penscola, Now i need someone that lives up near there to take a peek at it,
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 10:28 PM
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Im in seffner fl, If your in lakeland, your not really much closer lol
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 10:31 PM
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Yeah I agree with getting a dually. A dually is probably still too light for a 4 car trailer, but much better than that 2500 would be with its lift kit and aftermarket wheels that have who-knows-what for a weight rating.
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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All the guys on the hot shot board run 4 cars with dodges, It handles it pretty well as long as you load the cars right
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 10:39 PM
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Yeah man if it was in naples i'd go myself but penscola is where it is, and its 6 and a half hours from my house, round trip, I wanna go up and bring the truck home, Not go up and look, drive back up 2 days later to buy it, and i dont really like the whole sight unseen stuff, I know theirs guys somewhere on this board around that area
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 05:06 AM
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If the truck is what you are looking for, that drive is nothing. I've driven almost that far looking at a boat. It was a good deal, but not exactly what I was looking for. Boat sold 2 hours after I looked at it.
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Old Sep 30, 2009 | 10:59 AM
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Yeah man i hear that
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Old Oct 8, 2009 | 05:26 AM
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from my experience on towing any weight near or over the trucks max capacity is no fun when its long distance...do it right the 1st time,get a 3500 long bed and make it a dually..pulling a trailer at about 15k to 20k and with a 15 to 25% pin weight is a bit to much for the rear tires..the truck is going to be your money maker so it's gota work just right for you........
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Old Oct 11, 2009 | 08:45 PM
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If you decide to haul those cars, be sure you tag your truck for your increased GVW. FL DOT apparently don't care about anything but that judging
by the number of 1 ton haulers with car trailers.

Dave
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