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Need towing advice

06-17-2006, 03:09 PM

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CThomsen

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Need towing advice

I'm planning on hauling a load of pipe from TX to IN this fall. Am I correct in assuming that my 97 would be the better tow vehicle than the 04.5? The trailer will be a 30' flatbed with tandem duals. Trailer will be loaded very close to max wt. Also, am I allowed any overhang at the rear of the trailer? The pipe joints are 31-33'. Can I just flag with a 3' overhang? Thanks for any advice. Chris

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