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Hey guys, been reading up on my towing stuff here. I have minimal experience towing, none with this truck as I have just bought it. I'm not out to attempt to out tow a Dodge 3500 Cummins but I have concerns. First things first. I am sure my truck doesn't have a big tow package, as it's an '04 XE king cab 4x4 without a hitch. I purchased the truck used with 37k miles. I am looking for a hitch but am only finding class III/IV(how they're listed on websites), I am hoping for a class IV mostly for the occasional chance that I may end up hauling my sisters 6500lb 24ft camper(not 100% sure on specs so if I'm wrong I apologize).
Now I read something disturbing but not sure it is entirely true because of experience Read here Now I have used steel wheels on my old 1989 Chevy 1500 short bed, 2wd, 350 TBI truck and towed my old boat as well as camping stuff in excess of 5000lbs and never had a problem or even a concern. Did someone have an issue with the steel wheels on this truck? Is 6500lbs really the capacity of an XE 4wd with 2.94's and steel wheels? I do plan on upgrading wheels but was hoping to make a swap after summer and the arrival of my 2nd child.
Next my boat and other crap. It's an '89 Wellcraft 190 classic. Dry weight of 2400lbs, trailer weight of 750lbs. Add in my ATV for a trip to camp, which weighs about 450lbs dry and the 120lbs of ramps and riding gear in the bed and 2 adults, 2 children, plus gear and I am not sure. Too some of you guys this probably sounds nominal as the total weight is only just shy of 4000lbs. However those are all dry weights and I am unsure of the exact amount of other miscellaneous things that will add to the weight. With my ATV in the bed and a trailer on the back I am concerned that my weight over the rear axle as well as the weight on my possibly shoddy steel wheels is going to hinder me from carrying all of this. Any inputs?
I have already been looking for a new differential cover, trans temp gauge, deeper and finned tranny pan and even considered a big tow gear swap. Am I being "too" cautious or concerned over these things? I mean I used a 25 year old truck with a decrepid motor and brittle tranny to haul before and wasn't all that concerned, now I have a barely used 7 year old truck and I am being a bit of a girl. Sorry for the long post guys, thanks in advance for any help.
Now I read something disturbing but not sure it is entirely true because of experience Read here Now I have used steel wheels on my old 1989 Chevy 1500 short bed, 2wd, 350 TBI truck and towed my old boat as well as camping stuff in excess of 5000lbs and never had a problem or even a concern. Did someone have an issue with the steel wheels on this truck? Is 6500lbs really the capacity of an XE 4wd with 2.94's and steel wheels? I do plan on upgrading wheels but was hoping to make a swap after summer and the arrival of my 2nd child.
Next my boat and other crap. It's an '89 Wellcraft 190 classic. Dry weight of 2400lbs, trailer weight of 750lbs. Add in my ATV for a trip to camp, which weighs about 450lbs dry and the 120lbs of ramps and riding gear in the bed and 2 adults, 2 children, plus gear and I am not sure. Too some of you guys this probably sounds nominal as the total weight is only just shy of 4000lbs. However those are all dry weights and I am unsure of the exact amount of other miscellaneous things that will add to the weight. With my ATV in the bed and a trailer on the back I am concerned that my weight over the rear axle as well as the weight on my possibly shoddy steel wheels is going to hinder me from carrying all of this. Any inputs?
I have already been looking for a new differential cover, trans temp gauge, deeper and finned tranny pan and even considered a big tow gear swap. Am I being "too" cautious or concerned over these things? I mean I used a 25 year old truck with a decrepid motor and brittle tranny to haul before and wasn't all that concerned, now I have a barely used 7 year old truck and I am being a bit of a girl. Sorry for the long post guys, thanks in advance for any help.