Towing Short Distance Overloaded

[love2speed]

I need to move my boat about 10km (6 miles) over weight by around 300lbs.

I only have a 3.0L which I understand is rated for 5000lbs as well as the hitch.

The boat is 4300lbs and the trailer is 1000lbs.

I know about insurance risks but I'm more concerned with hurting the truck.

What do you guys think should I chance it?

[JCL]

The 5000 lb limit applied to the 3.0 with the 5 speed automatic produced through 2003. 3.0 vehicles from that time frame with the manual transmission, and all V8 models, had a 6000 lb limit. That makes it clear to me that this is a limit set due to the transmission and/or torque converter, and not the chassis or brakes.

Personally, I would tow it. I would be gentle on the transmission, and consider ways of avoiding having to pull it up a steep ramp.

And remember that you need trailer brakes, the towing limit without trailer brakes is 1600 lbs.

Jeff

[love2speed]

Sorry I forgot to mention that I have a 2005 3.0L

[bastereo]

Just do it. Avoid hills of possible and give yourself double extra stopping distance.
In 6 miles your not going to hurt anything.

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[ECS Tuning]

JCL pretty much hit it on the head. I would be overly cautious as the trans and brakes are going to be working over time, but the rest of the truck should be able to handle the payload.

[JCL]

Originally Posted by love2speed

Sorry I forgot to mention that I have a 2005 3.0L

Well, with an OE hitch you are rated to tow 6000 lbs then, less any load in the towing vehicle.

Is it an aftermarket hitch with a lower rating? And do you have brakes on the trailer?