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When reviewing the towing data for vehicles please keep in mind that the companies list the Maximum Towing Capacity for flat surfaces when the vehicle is properly equipped. Some companies list numbers to include when you use overload springs. Just because a vehicle is an suv or a truck does not mean it will automatically be able to tow your trailer.

Also, keep in mind the trailer you tow has an effect on your tow vehicle. I can easily tow three horses, tons of tack, and four people in my three horse trailer. That will be about 9 to 10,000 pounds. The truck does not balk and I have plenty of power. The trailer is a gooseneck and is aerodynamic. I just pulled my father in laws car trailer last night. It has a flat front nose, especially designed to catch all the wind possible and slow you down. Imagine a large rectangular box with wheels and 90 degree corners, nothing round. It weighed in at about 9,000 pounds. Man, what a drag on the back of the truck. I'll always prefer to tow a trailer load of round bales or a trailer load of horses to that schtinkin box!!!!!
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