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Location: Brainerd,MN | Nate,
I'm a trans tech at a Chysler, Dodge, Jeep dealership and here's my thoughts. First of all what model, brand of truck is it? There's many V6's out there and each have their "comfort zone" if you will. Some are truck engines and some are car engines in a truck. See what I mean. Depending on what V6 you have I would say you shouldn't have a problem. I have a '94 Dakota but with a V8 and I pull a '07 1890 with a 200 Opti and don't have much problem at all.
Here's my best advice for towing anything. Make sure you have an external tran cooler...heat IS the #1 killer of transmissions. If you have an overdrive on/off button turn it off. Will you lose gas mileage? Yep...the rpm's will be higher but the trans will be in the best gear ratio for towing. Engine wise just make sure it runs well....plugs are good, air filter clean, etc. Braking? The trailer has brakes so that helps greatly. I had a 17' aluminum boat with no trailer brakes and I was worried myself about brakes when I went to the Tuffy with tandem axles. With the tralier brakes I actually stop quicker now with about 800lbs of more boat.
Of course a big truck and engine is the best option but if you just just take my advice you'll be just fine.
Jeff |
