(quoted from post at 19:32:48 07/29/14)
(quoted from post at 07:05:31 07/30/14)
Even if the 150 has a Manual Trans WITH Creeper, the 5.0 will run out of guts very quickly.
I knew a fella who pulled a Gooseneck and Backhoe with a Ford F-100 with a good 360 and Manual Trans w/Creeper and it did OK (but, the Trailer Brakes were GOOD).
When loading the Backhoe, the trailer would lift the truck rear and shake it like a Rag..!!
Had to have his Son hold the Brakes, when he was Loading..!
Ron, the new 5.0 has 360hp and 380 lb.ft. torque.
It don't matter what it has. What matters is the sticker on the door frame. Exceed the max gross combined vehicle and get checked by a cop and it's going to get real expensive real fast, and they have been checking for the last several years in a lot of states. it's a cash cow for them.
Not to mention the liability factor should you be involved in a wreck. Even if it isn't your fault in sue happy America any 2 day out of school lawyer is going to use an overweight truck/trailer against you. Make sure you are legal! It can save you a lot of problems should something bad happen. (ask John T).
Think about this please. Most of you on here are decent people. How are you going to feel if you cheaped out on a truck to save a few bucks if you kill someone's child, mother, father or spouse because the brakes or something else wasn't up to what you are doing? You should buy a truck based on the heaviest loads, not day to day running.
Rick