Hey new here and looking for you opinions.
I have read several threads on this topic so I will try and not be too redundant. Was thinking of towing a travel trailer with the 07. Trailer is dry 1800# with max gross at 2500# and has brakes. Picked my Libby up for my wife and two kids years ago and she loves it. It is 4wd auto, has rad fan and 4 pin in back with hitch receiver but no clutch fan so no tow package or at least I dont think so. I have recently changed water pump, radiator, hoses and thermostat due to some small leaks and just figured do it all while I was there. Also maintain fluids plugs etc so it runs pretty well about 180k on it.
Sounds to me like plenty of guys have pulled more on a regular basis on here than I will. I plan on pulling worst case once a month but likely less then that. I already figured it would suffer up hills classic problem with a smaller motor but with trailer brakes I would feel safe on the down hills and the simple fact that the horse still outweighs the cart. So heres my thoughts on it and please add, subtract, criticize
Need to confirm hitch is good and add 7 pin. Also add brake controller inside
Better rear diff fluid? lower gearing?
Tires are new has 29s on it dynapros no lift
Probably new shocks all around?
Pads and rotors are newer but will check change if needed
Another transmission cooler aside from the stock one? Bigger pan for more transmission fluid?
Anything else you guys think?
Or just pony up and buy a truck? lol I have a 95 F150 single cab for dessert running and crawling wouldnt work well for pulling with the 5.0 so its Libby or new family truck.
Thanks guys
I have read several threads on this topic so I will try and not be too redundant. Was thinking of towing a travel trailer with the 07. Trailer is dry 1800# with max gross at 2500# and has brakes. Picked my Libby up for my wife and two kids years ago and she loves it. It is 4wd auto, has rad fan and 4 pin in back with hitch receiver but no clutch fan so no tow package or at least I dont think so. I have recently changed water pump, radiator, hoses and thermostat due to some small leaks and just figured do it all while I was there. Also maintain fluids plugs etc so it runs pretty well about 180k on it.
Sounds to me like plenty of guys have pulled more on a regular basis on here than I will. I plan on pulling worst case once a month but likely less then that. I already figured it would suffer up hills classic problem with a smaller motor but with trailer brakes I would feel safe on the down hills and the simple fact that the horse still outweighs the cart. So heres my thoughts on it and please add, subtract, criticize
Need to confirm hitch is good and add 7 pin. Also add brake controller inside
Better rear diff fluid? lower gearing?
Tires are new has 29s on it dynapros no lift
Probably new shocks all around?
Pads and rotors are newer but will check change if needed
Another transmission cooler aside from the stock one? Bigger pan for more transmission fluid?
Anything else you guys think?
Or just pony up and buy a truck? lol I have a 95 F150 single cab for dessert running and crawling wouldnt work well for pulling with the 5.0 so its Libby or new family truck.
Thanks guys