Can I tow a M105A2 with a F150?

[ordkhntr]

Just won an auction, didnt realize that the M105A2 was so big.....
Anyway, I have pintile hitch, and I have towed more than 2700lbs before but I am getting some feedback from others (and I have no idea whether they actually know or not) that it might be too much for the F150. So I ask the masses.....is it?

Thanks
RJ

 

[Warthog]

It is massive and will put a strain of the F150. I have towed them with a 1/2 ton Suburban and the pucker factor was high. Stopping was the issue.

What are your plans? Tow once for recovery? Tow it all the time?

If you keep your speeds low you should be okay.

 

[gimpyrobb]

I recover them with my 1998 gmc 1500. It is not a good trailer to use with the half ton trucks, but recovery isn't too bad.

 

[ordkhntr]

well......at first I was thinking of using it for camping and such.....but now I am thinking maybe I should sell it and get a smaller one?

 

[Warthog]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?41448-Towing-A-M105-Trailer

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?100418-Question-about-105-hitch-height

A M101A2 is a great all around trailer for civilian use. Comes with surge trailer brakes. The M101A3 is also being released and the price is coming down.

 

[Scar59]

F150 to recover the trailer, yes. Recreational use loaded, No. Find a smaller trailer for a pickup truck. The M105 is right trailer for a deuce.

 

[gimpyrobb]

Yeah, for camping, the 101 would be better. The 105 is just so dang heavy empty, its not worth messing with. If you wanted a bigger trailer than the 101, the hmmvw trailers are nice, 1101 I think is the designation.

 

[gimpyrobb]

http://www.steelsoldiers.com/showthread.php?113707-1999-Mfg-m-1101&highlight=1101+hmmvw+trailer

 

[ordkhntr]

thanks for all the help, between the info youve given and the links to the other threads I've started a packing list and a prefight checklist of sorts.....

 

[steelandcanvas]

Just get a Deuce to go with the 105 and you'll be golden!

 

[Scar59]

Trailers are pretty easy to recover. Take a "good" set of magnetic tail lights and long zip ties to secure them in place. Air tank for any low tires, and stop after the first 5 miles and check trailer bearing covers for excess heat. A little warm is ok, slinging gease or bubbled paint, STOP. I have recovered six 105s to date and only one trailer had a very warm hub. Slowed down to 65 and it made it home fine.

 

[Recovry4x4]

It is also a good candidate for an axle swap. A 6000# axle with brakes makes the trailer manageable albeit heavy.

 

[Flyingvan911]

Ditto. Get a 101.

 

[doghead]

Before you buy anything(else), read up on it. Or, ask around some.

The Technical manuals are free to download on our site.

 

[ordkhntr]

Before you buy anything(else), read up on it. Or, ask around some.

The Technical manuals are free to download on our site.

No doubt I will. I just found this board when I was searching for tires. I already downloaded the TM and am slowly sifting thru it for info.....a ton of stuff in there, well more like a ton and a half.