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Last post 05-19-2008, 10:43 PM by Bryan & Kathy Scott. 20 replies.
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  •  04-13-2008, 12:25 PM 45372 in reply to 44731

    Re: Towing with 2008 Ford F-150

    I am pullining 252EX with a 2007 F-150 lariet and have some rear end sag. Has anyone ever used the timbren rubber suspension helpers on a vehicle to help correct the sagging? The truck seems to sag around 3 to 4 inches.
    Butch
  •  04-14-2008, 8:21 PM 45480 in reply to 45372

    Re: Towing with 2008 Ford F-150

    Robert I don't know about the timbren rubber suspesion but the the add leaf susenion works great but it will make the truck ride harder when unloaded. I had a dodge that i added a leaf to and pulled a 3400 pound race car plus trailer. I have heard the air bag system works well. Is this one of those systems?
    robbie robister
    Greenville NC
    08 252 ex 350 mag
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  •  04-19-2008, 2:18 PM 45743 in reply to 45372

    Re: Towing with 2008 Ford F-150

    Robert,

    That truck has a great tow rating.  Is the boat sitting on the trailer correctly, meaning is it a bit too far forward and putting more tongue weight on the hitch than necessary?  I would check out the tongue weight at a local scale of have the dealer take a look at the setup. 

    Are you carrying a lot of equipment or people when towing? 

    I hope these ideas are helpful!


    Kevin and Athena
    Athena's Odd-a-Sea
    2003 225 BR
    350 MAG / Bravo III
  •  04-21-2008, 6:40 PM 45878 in reply to 45743

    Re: Towing with 2008 Ford F-150

    I need to check the tongue weight to make sure it is correct. I have the boat sitting with transom on the end of the bunk know so I do not want to move the boat back much if any.The truck seems to do a good job over all but just trying to make it a bit better if I can. The trailer is sitting alittle low in the front so I think I need to do something to get it more even. I am close with the whole thing but always trying to great things perfect.
    Butch
  •  05-19-2008, 8:06 PM 47525 in reply to 43693

    Re: Towing with 2008 Ford F-150

     We have a 2008 250CR and we tried towing it with an F-150 and decided to buy a Dodge 2500 Heavy Duty 4 wheel drive. The F-150 was rated for 9,500 5.4L and sure it towed ok on the open road a little slow. The issues were at the ramp it just didn't have the power to pull that boat up the ramp. Our Dodge is rated for 14,000 and does perfect.  My suggestion would be a bigger towing capacity and 4 wheel drive. Enjoy your boat.


    Wayne and Donna Clark
    Clermont, Fl
    2008, 250 CR
    Wet Dreams II
    Tow with Dodge 2500 Heavy Duty 4X4
  •  05-19-2008, 10:43 PM 47534 in reply to 43693

    Re: Towing with 2008 Ford F-150

    Jerry,

      Just my .02 I have a 1995 250cr that I can pull with either a chevy half ton or three quater ton both 4x4. I would not use anything less than three quarter ton, the brake went out on the trailer and was I glad I had the bigger truck. Both trucks are 2000 models with gas motors, like I said just my .02. Good choice on the 2500 deisel.

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