First Time Towing Part II, Success!

First Time Towing Part II, Success!

02-26-2005, 09:29 PM

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BDMiller

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First Time Towing Part II, Success!

So in my last post I went to pick up my Airstream & had a blow out. Well after new wheels, new tires, & a whole lot of $$ I went & picked it up. I hitched it up by myself so that there was no rear end sag on the truck & drove it about 100 miles home. I had no problems. I noticed the truck didn't accelerate as quickly & I really felt the bumps, both of which I expected. I left it in 4th gear the whole way & never got above 60mph. It felt great & I became a lot more confident quickly. I have never towed before so my question is what are some signs that I am doing something either right or wrong.
Thanks a lot,

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Brian Miller

1966 IH Scout 800
1966 Ford F100
1999 CTD w/NV4500 & full gauges
1962 Airstream Overlander

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