I have a 2002 F250 crewcab (7.3 L turbo)diesel 4x4. I will be towing a 30ft travel trailer with double axles. I recently purchased a prodigy brake controller for the truck. Is this enough truck to handle the trailer? Is there a website that answers these types of questions? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
2007-05-29 14:56:56 · 6 answers · asked by leerwilson64 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
Here is the chart for conventional towing with a 2002 F250:
http://esourcebook.dealerconnection.com/truck/2002/specs/trktow/tta_sdf2f3scccpct.html
And for fifth wheel towing:
http://esourcebook.dealerconnection.com/truck/2002/specs/trktow/tta_sdf2f3scccpfwt.html
(I'm trying to find the whole guidebook download for you but they moved the page on me , I'll submit this & keep looking, if I find it I'll come back & add the link for ya)
EDIT:
(not what I was looking for, but still helpful) here's the download for your complete owners manual:
http://www.motorcraftservice.com/pubs/content/~WO2F23/~MUS~LEN/36/02f23og5e.pdf
The Trailer Towing guide starts on page 130, but skip to pages 151-154 for T.T. tips ( 130-151 is mostly charts but I've already given you your pertanant charts)
I hope this helps!
EDIT again (THIS is what i was looking for)
Ta Da !
2002 complete Trailer Tow Guide:
https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/rv_trailer_towing/2002/2002_All.pdf
That should do it for ya.
Happy Camping !
2007-05-29 16:56:49 · answer #1 · answered by Vicky 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would say yes, The truck has a tow rating. Any Ford dealer can tell you its towing capacity. I think it is also listed in the owners manual. I have seen these trucks pulling trailers carying other trucks, but look at the rating by Ford and go from there.
2007-05-29 22:19:53 · answer #2 · answered by kr2flier 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOUR F250 CAN HANDLE THE JOB EASILY. IF LOADING HEAVY ITEMS ON THE TRAILER PUT THE HEAVIEST STUFF OVER THE WHEELS AND FORWARD SOME THEN THE LIGHTER STUFF WHEREVER . CHECK TIRE PRESSURE BEFORE LOADING AND PUT SOME GREASE ON THE BALL AND CONNECT COUPLE OF CHAINS FROM TRAILER TO TRUCK. PLUG IN THE LIGHTS AND MAKE SURE THEY ARE WORKING IF YOU PLAN TO TOW AT NIGHT. CHECK BRAKE LIGHTS TOO.
2007-05-29 22:29:26 · answer #3 · answered by woolly worm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your truck is plenty to tow that trailer, but I would invest in a stabilizer hitch and bars, it makes towing those long trailers so muck nicer
2007-05-30 14:28:14 · answer #4 · answered by Nate K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your trailer should weigh in the 7500 to 9000 pound range. That's a big trailer, but it should handle it just fine. Just be careful in cross winds.
2007-05-29 23:43:23 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
www.caranddriver.com
2007-05-29 22:00:36 · answer #6 · answered by Proud Mommy of 2! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋