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Old 03-28-2005, 07:38 PM   #6
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I have not yet had the chance to pull a TM yet (still looking...), but I do regularly pull a heavy 18' single axle trailer up and down mountains here in Utah as well as towing a speedboat, both heavier than TM's. I wouldn't hesitate pulling a 3023 at all with a Reese hitch and trailer brakes.

My TV is a "short" 2 door Ford Explorer Sport, 4.0l v-6, 4x4, 4.1 axle (rated ~5000 lbs) with overload leaf springs and hd truck tires. The vehicle is the best TV Ive used (other than Peterbuilt 18 wheelers) - I like the shorter wheel base over 3/4 ton pickups Ive owned. My only problem is with it is the brakes- a bit weak with a heavy load. The 5 spd auto tranny is fantastic for towing- keeps the rig in the power band extremely well.
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