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momsride
Dodge Dakota
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2/26/2005
20:32:26
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we have a 98 club cab 4X4 with the 5.2, 55,000 miles. is it safe to tow a 6 by 12 enclosed trailer with quads in it? roughly 4,000 lbs.
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.boB
Dodge Dakota
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2/27/2005
00:19:09
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That's not enough weight to even make your truck sweat. Don't worry about the weight.
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Zach
Dodge Dakota
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2/27/2005
01:48:28
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That should be no problem at all, just make sure you have the correct towing equipment on your truck.
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Kowalski
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2/27/2005
07:10:05
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Safe as long as the weight is distributed properly - If it feels like the trailer is pushing you in the turns, adjust load so more weight is on the tongue.
Lead, follow, or get out of the way
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Dan
Dodge Dakota
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2/27/2005
23:39:56
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They say you need 10%-15% of the weight of the trailer on the tongue. This is very important, because if you are too off it could cause you to lose control of the trailer (and guess what, your trailer is hooked to your truck...) I have had this happen, a little light on the tongue and when I would change lanes on the interstate or any higher speeds the trailer would wag behind the truck. At the time I was driving a little madza pick-up. Pucker factor was high...
Dan
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