Can I tow this?

[GoBraves95]

Hey guys, sorry for the beginner question. I don’t tow often at all, which is part of why I traded in my Ram for the JT. As luck would have it, I just found out that I have the opportunity to buy my late grandfather’s 79 f150 (single cab, long bed, 2wd) and fix it up. I had given up hope that I would ever get the chance to own it, because he passed away years ago and it has been sitting with a relative who was planning on holding on to it. That truck means a lot to me.

I have a Sport S with the tow package, but not max tow. Has anyone ever towed a full size truck on a trailer behind their JT? It does not run yet. I see all sorts of conflicting reports on the internet about what it weighs, anywhere from 4200 to 6500 pounds. The Uhaul car trailer weight on their website says 2,210 lbs. i assume my tow rating is 6,000 since I don’t have max tow but I don’t see that anywhere. If so, that probably means there is no possible way for me to tow the truck, even if it only weighs 4200 pounds right? Any suggestions on affordable ways to get it home about 60 miles? Thanks for your help.

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[GoBraves95]

Hey guys, sorry for the beginner question. I don’t tow often at all, which is part of why I traded in my Ram for the JT. As luck would have it, I just found out that I have the opportunity to buy my grandfather’s 79 f150 (single cab, long bed, 2wd) and fix it up. That truck means a lot to me.

I have a Sport S with the tow package, but not max tow. Has anyone ever towed a full size truck on a trailer behind their JT? It does not run yet. I see all sorts of conflicting reports on the internet about what it weighs, anywhere from 4200 to 6500 pounds. The Uhaul car trailer weight on their website says 2,210 lbs. i assume my tow rating is 6,000 since I don’t have max tow but I don’t see that anywhere. If so, that probably means there is no possible way for me to tow the truck, even if it only weighs 4200 pounds right? Any suggestions on affordable ways to get it home about 60 miles? Thanks for your help.

 

[NC_Overland]

Hey guys, sorry for the beginner question. I don’t tow often at all, which is part of why I traded in my Ram for the JT. As luck would have it, I just found out that I have the opportunity to buy my grandfather’s 79 f150 (single cab, long bed, 2wd) and fix it up. That truck means a lot to me.

I have a Sport S with the tow package, but not max tow. Has anyone ever towed a full size truck on a trailer behind their JT? It does not run yet. I see all sorts of conflicting reports on the internet about what it weighs, anywhere from 4200 to 6500 pounds. The Uhaul car trailer weight on their website says 2,210 lbs. i assume my tow rating is 6,000 since I don’t have max tow but I don’t see that anywhere. If so, that probably means there is no possible way for me to tow the truck, even if it only weighs 4200 pounds right? Any suggestions on affordable ways to get it home about 60 miles? Thanks for your help.

Your tow rating is 6000 lbs. even at the low end of your weight estimate, you are over weight. I wouldn’t recommend it. Why not rent a uhaul truck and trailer? It wouldn’t cost you that much for a daily rental as long as you didn’t do one way. Can’t borrow a truck from anyone or have a friend with a truck willing to help?

By the way, Go Braves!!! I grew up in Atlanta and I’m a huge fan.

 

[GoBraves95]

Your tow rating is 6000 lbs. even at the low end of your weight estimate, you are over weight. I wouldn’t recommend it. Why not rent a uhaul truck and trailer? It wouldn’t cost you that much for a daily rental as long as you didn’t do one way. Can’t borrow a truck from anyone or have a friend with a truck willing to help?

By the way, Go Braves!!! I grew up in Atlanta and I’m a huge fan.

Thanks for the reply! Unfortunately, my friends drive mid sized pickups just like me or cars . I was the guy with the big truck, who people asked for favors. I didn’t know uhaul would let you tow with their trucks. I will look into pricing on that. And Go Braves!!!

 

[GoBraves95]

Your tow rating is 6000 lbs. even at the low end of your weight estimate, you are over weight. I wouldn’t recommend it. Why not rent a uhaul truck and trailer? It wouldn’t cost you that much for a daily rental as long as you didn’t do one way. Can’t borrow a truck from anyone or have a friend with a truck willing to help?

By the way, Go Braves!!! I grew up in Atlanta and I’m a huge fan.

Just checked the uhaul site. They will only allow a tow dolly, not a full trailer. Not sure about the condition of the back tires for that honestly.

 

[Kevin_D]

Why not just rent a tow bar and pull it home that way?
You’re only going 60 miles.

Kevin

 

[Wheelin98TJ]

I'd check with a local towing company and see how much they'd do it for.

 

[GoBraves95]

Why not just rent a tow bar and pull it home that way?
You’re only going 60 miles.

Kevin

I’m a little worried about the condition of the tires. They have been sitting without moving for a while now.

 

[ShrimpHappens]

No way to make it move under its own power?

And at 60 miles, having a towing company do it might not be stupid expensive.

 

[GoBraves95]

No way to make it move under its own power?

And at 60 miles, having a towing company do it might not be stupid expensive.

Honestly I don’t know. I havent seen it in a couple of years. It also hasn’t moved in a couple of years so I don’t know how comfortable I’d be driving it without flushing all the fluids and gas and everything first

 

[ShrimpHappens]

Honestly I don’t know. I havent seen it in a couple of years. It also hasn’t moved in a couple of years so I don’t know how comfortable I’d be driving it without flushing all the fluids and gas and everything first

Good thinking.

You previously said you were concerned about the condition of the rear tires for dolly towing. An option for that is tires from a junkyard.

 

[texanjeeper]

I wouldn't. However, that sounds like a really fun road trip with a buddy or two. Just take somebody with you and have them drive the F150 back.

 

[NC_Overland]

Just checked the uhaul site. They will only allow a tow dolly, not a full trailer. Not sure about the condition of the back tires for that honestly.

I’m not sure that’s correct. I see people tow with their trucks and car hauler trailers all the time. It’s probably based on the vehicle you said you’d be towing on it. I’d call them directly and ask.

 

[GoBraves95]

I’m not sure that’s correct. I see people tow with their trucks and car hauler trailers all the time. It’s probably based on the vehicle you said you’d be towing on it. I’d call them directly and ask.

I will. To be fair, the towing capacity for their trucks is listed at 6,000 as well. Guessing they have the V6

 

[NC_Overland]

I will. To be fair, the towing capacity for their trucks is listed at 6,000 as well. Guessing they have the V6

I wasn’t talking about their pick up trucks. Sorry. I meant their moving trucks or vans or whatever.

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