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Mallard 39D to big?

07-08-2002, 12:14 AM

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Snow man

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Mallard 39D to big?

I am looking at a Mallard 39D,I dont know much about these,but the price is right,and its got plenty of room. I am a little uneasy about the stabilty of my short bed truck.The trailer weighs 7530 empty,and has a max GVWR of 11K,I figure ill be at 8500-9000 ready for the road.My question is,do you think ill have a problem towing this thing safely? Il be using a W/D hitch,and if needed a sway control.My truck is in my signature,my factory tow rating is 11450,my real tow rating is actually 10350,since ive weighed my truck,with me,wife,kids,fuel it weighs in at 7650.I also have a pacbrake.I took this away from the 18000,to get that.I know my tongue weight will put me real close to the 8800-if not right on it.Any feedback would be appreciated.I dont plan on towing this thing much,ill be leaving it in a park for part of the season,but if i want to tow it,I dont want to have to borrow my dad's 3500.

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