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<blockquote data-quote="Maynor" data-source="post: 7101562" data-attributes="member: 9118"><p><strong>Truck, trailer and backup tech.</strong></p><p></p><p>Diesel is the only way to go for me towing wise. I've got one of the infamous 6.0's (2005 model) and haven't had an issue with it. I'd buy the truck again in a heart beat. It absolutely rocks as a tow vehicle!!</p><p></p><p>The 05+ Fords have a heavier frame, bigger brakes, better turning radius and integrated trailer brake controllers which made the decision easy for me.</p><p></p><p>I also prefer longer wheelbase trucks for towing due to the stability. Even if the trailer is bouncing around some big dips and hills, there is no tail wagging the dog syndrome otherwise known as sway.. A closed trailer would require sway control between the truck and trailer in my opinion but for an open trailer, I'm not stressed with my current setup at all in any condition. You have to keep checking to make sure you even have a load back there or you'd never believe it.</p><p></p><p>Here's some trailer info from another thread I started elsewhere.</p><p></p><p>Just picked up a Bri-Mar open car trailer. After shopping around for months trying to score a deal, I've found that used trailer prices aren't much less than new so F it, I bought new. The used trailers on the market in the sub-$2k category (full deck) just needed too much work to make them worth while.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/gallery/data/500/tt.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>The Bri-Mar has two removable fender, 4 wheel electric brakes, easy lube bearings, 7000 lb axles, weighs about 2100 lbs, 15" wheels vs. the normal 14", 5' ramps, LEDs all around and power coated paint instead of the usual spray on. I'm hoping the powder coating keep its looking shiny, longer. Looks like my Cobra will just clear the fenders without the need to remove them. 9" deck to fender height clearance. (Edit, after a few months of use, I still need to remove the fender's on occasion as the car settles so its a handy feature).</p><p></p><p>Found the one flaw with the trailer.. the spare tire mounting location reduces the turning radius when backing up into tight spaces. Enough to hit the bumper and bend the mount. I already took it off till I can figure out another way to mount it:</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/gallery/data/500/xx.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Bringing the tech as well. Found a killer ball to hitch alignment tool. The Swift Hitch.</p><p></p><p><img src="http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/gallery/data/500/Swift-Hitch_lg.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p></p><p>Battery operated wireless color camera/monitor with night vision. Magnetically mounts to the tailgate and points down at the perfect angle to make lining up the truck and trailer a piece of cake.</p><p></p><p>No more jumping out to confirm the distance with this gizmo. Works well and both units recharge from the cigarette lighter at the same time. Very handy.</p><p></p><p>John</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Maynor, post: 7101562, member: 9118"] [b]Truck, trailer and backup tech.[/b] Diesel is the only way to go for me towing wise. I've got one of the infamous 6.0's (2005 model) and haven't had an issue with it. I'd buy the truck again in a heart beat. It absolutely rocks as a tow vehicle!! The 05+ Fords have a heavier frame, bigger brakes, better turning radius and integrated trailer brake controllers which made the decision easy for me. I also prefer longer wheelbase trucks for towing due to the stability. Even if the trailer is bouncing around some big dips and hills, there is no tail wagging the dog syndrome otherwise known as sway.. A closed trailer would require sway control between the truck and trailer in my opinion but for an open trailer, I'm not stressed with my current setup at all in any condition. You have to keep checking to make sure you even have a load back there or you'd never believe it. Here's some trailer info from another thread I started elsewhere. Just picked up a Bri-Mar open car trailer. After shopping around for months trying to score a deal, I've found that used trailer prices aren't much less than new so F it, I bought new. The used trailers on the market in the sub-$2k category (full deck) just needed too much work to make them worth while. [IMG]http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/gallery/data/500/tt.jpg[/IMG] The Bri-Mar has two removable fender, 4 wheel electric brakes, easy lube bearings, 7000 lb axles, weighs about 2100 lbs, 15" wheels vs. the normal 14", 5' ramps, LEDs all around and power coated paint instead of the usual spray on. I'm hoping the powder coating keep its looking shiny, longer. Looks like my Cobra will just clear the fenders without the need to remove them. 9" deck to fender height clearance. (Edit, after a few months of use, I still need to remove the fender's on occasion as the car settles so its a handy feature). Found the one flaw with the trailer.. the spare tire mounting location reduces the turning radius when backing up into tight spaces. Enough to hit the bumper and bend the mount. I already took it off till I can figure out another way to mount it: [IMG]http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/gallery/data/500/xx.jpg[/IMG] Bringing the tech as well. Found a killer ball to hitch alignment tool. The Swift Hitch. [IMG]http://www.svtperformance.com/forums/gallery/data/500/Swift-Hitch_lg.jpg[/IMG] Battery operated wireless color camera/monitor with night vision. Magnetically mounts to the tailgate and points down at the perfect angle to make lining up the truck and trailer a piece of cake. No more jumping out to confirm the distance with this gizmo. Works well and both units recharge from the cigarette lighter at the same time. Very handy. John [/QUOTE]
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