Re: Hauling my M

Posted by Haas on August 14, 2001 at 11:30:06 from (129.37.117.204):

In Reply to: Hauling my M posted by JDM on August 13, 2001 at 14:42:30:

Unless you are going a very short distance, I would not recommend using a 1/2 ton pickup to haul and M. I guess you are aware that unless the wheels are turned in on the M, you must have an over the wheels trailer. It will not fit between the wheels of a low trailer. The weight of the M plus trailer is too much for any long distance stuff on a 1/2 ton. If you use a tag a long, you must have an equalizer hitch and you must have trailer brakes and if you don't want to burn up your engine and transmission, you must have a transmission cooler and an engine oil cooler and you must stay out of overdrive. You need the coolers for both the tag a long and the goose neck, as the weight is what matters for keeping things cool. I don't think it is appropriate to put a goose neck hitch in a 1/2 ton. Reputable hitch installers will not do it, as they know your truck will be over loaded. The drive train is not built for it. I haul my MD with a gooseneck and a 99 Chevy Silverado 4x4 2500. I have hauled the MD and another smaller tractor, but only for short distances. The MD is more than enough for a long haul.

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