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NewDakota??
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11/15/2003
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I am considering buying a 2001 Dakota Crew Cab with the 4.7 V8 "Plus" package. The reason for this purchase is I have a small family, wife and one child, and we are planning on moving to Alaska. My question is this... I am pulling a 6X12 Uhaul trailer loaded with household things, how will the 4.7 handle the climbing...and furthermore how will the automatic handle the load?? My concern is that I will buy this beautiful truck with low miles, and that pulling the weight "up the mountains" will burn it up just getting there. Any comments good or bad are appreciated. Thanks
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Kowalski
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11/15/2003
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You should be fine, that doesn't sond like that big a load for the 4.7. Not familiar with the "Plus package", what is that ? With the tow package I pull a 19' cuddy cabin or a 24.5' camper, no problem on large New England hills.
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NewDakota??
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11/15/2003
08:25:12
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Do you know what the towing capacity is on the 2001 Crew Cab? From what I have read online, the "Plus" package is something offered in the SLT and Sport models. I am uncertain yet if the Plus has anything to do with the drive train or just add on packages to the "wish lists". The other truck I am looking at is a F-150 Crew with a 5.4L which comes with 260HP/350 FtLbs of Torque and 7700Lb towing Capacity. All interior options are the same.
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Eric K
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11/15/2003
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9,200lbs GCWR with 3.55's and 10,500 GCWR with 3.92's both using heavy duty package.
Heavy duty package includes: 136 amp alternator, 750 amp battery, trans cooler and powersteering cooler.
These specs came from the 2002 brochure I received with my truck. I have this package and pull a 3000lb boat all over flat Florida. No problem with 3.55's. 10mpg with an Auto.
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skitter
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11/15/2003
19:46:37
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i pulled a 28ft camper for two years with no problem with my 2000 dak. the gas mileage is gonna suck though.
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NewDakota??
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11/16/2003
00:07:03
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Test drove it today. I am 6'2" and my wife is 6' with a young one and plans for more... too small. But it is a great little truck.
Thanks everyone!
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deni spiers
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12/30/2008
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Thanks so much for all your answers. I have a 2001 Dodge D 4 door V8. I Love it! but I'm a Texas Girl. I'm buying a 28' travel trailer and wanted some real answers to towing issues.
thanks
deni
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Kowalski
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1/01/2009
08:19:41
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Often, it's better to start a new thread for that. I've done a fair amount of towing with mine. What are your issues that you would like clarified ? Knowing which v8 you are talking about, the weight of the trailer you are buying, and your gear ratio could help.
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fordtuffman
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1/02/2009
11:53:54
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Go with the F-150 if you want to tow.
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Kowalski
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1/03/2009
07:43:25
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There's a funny one ! What's the biggest engine available in the new F-150 ? Isn't it just a 4.6; in a heavier truck than ours ? The guys on a Ford forum have been recomending that people who want to tow with a Ford should skip the F-150, and step up to the 3/4 ton truck. Thanks for the nonsense post...
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Steven Roark
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1/03/2009
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5.4 is the biggest ford motor in a f150. More than enough to pull with.
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Kowalski
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1/03/2009
12:26:34
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Okay, I double checked and the 5.4 is still available in the higher priced trim levels. But most of us know that you are not the real Steven Roark, why not post under your usual screen name ?
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Steven Roark
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1/04/2009
09:59:54
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Why not get your facts straight before you show how stupid you are?
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Kowalski
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1/04/2009
15:12:33
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Don't you mean, before I show how stupid you are ? I posed the 4.6 info as a question, not a fact; and I was right on the money when I said you are not the real Steven Roark...
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super bee
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1/04/2009
15:26:58
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want to tow alot?
there is a simple one word answer to that question
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1990 sport RC SB, 1995 318drivetrain, 3.92 gears (came with truck) Powertrax "traction system", 95 dash/steering wheel, hearthrob exhaust, headers, cutout after y-pipe, necessary electric fan add-a-leafs, 30x9.5 mud tires, cranked T-bars, AR 39 15x8 rims, grill guard, roll bars
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Steven Roark
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1/04/2009
17:49:30
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Agreed super bee
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Steven Roark
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1/05/2009
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Kowalski you are an idiot. Don't like it when you are wrong. I bet you are a nigga lover too.
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STS
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1/07/2009
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Just make shure you are using antisway bars and trailor brakes. I think a V6 Dakota could mangage that type of load.
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Kowalski
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1/08/2009
10:39:26
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For "Steven Roarke" - you loose that bet, the idiot just posted after you. A 28' camper would be way to heavy for a v6 Dakota to tow, regardless of year or design. And not only are you a coward, afraid to post under your regular name when sniping at me, but you are a racist as well...
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03 QC Sport +
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1/08/2009
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The "Plus Package" is a handling package consisting of a larger front swaybar, a rear swaybar, and 16 x 8 wheels.
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03 QC Sport +
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1/08/2009
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On a 2001, it had 15" wheels, sorry.
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