Tow rig class

04ctd · 01-24-2011, 11:56 AM

they are old, and not "up armored" they are pretty bare bones. i think the turret makes more aerodymanic drag than the weight of the truck.

they only weigh ~6k each,
one was on a two car trailer by itself
one hooked to my truck is on a normal (3500# axles) trailer. it has a steel deck, so it holds up better than wood. but it's really too much weight for that trailer.

most newer deisel trucks tip ~7000#'s, and my 2006 CTD is a pathetic pooch, it's pretty slow.

i blew up my 2004 CTD twice, with a downloader.
long story, but I don't mod diesels much any more

i get 15~18mpg, so i don't worry about it.
i think i got 10~12 pulling the nova in the 24 ft enclosed trailer @ 70.

01-24-2011, 11:56 AM	#34
04ctd Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ladson SC Posts: 4,388	they are old, and not "up armored" they are pretty bare bones. i think the turret makes more aerodymanic drag than the weight of the truck. they only weigh ~6k each, one was on a two car trailer by itself one hooked to my truck is on a normal (3500# axles) trailer. it has a steel deck, so it holds up better than wood. but it's really too much weight for that trailer. most newer deisel trucks tip ~7000#'s, and my 2006 CTD is a pathetic pooch, it's pretty slow. i blew up my 2004 CTD twice, with a downloader. long story, but I don't mod diesels much any more i get 15~18mpg, so i don't worry about it. i think i got 10~12 pulling the nova in the 24 ft enclosed trailer @ 70. __________________ 1 Timothy 3:16 16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh, Justified in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the Gentiles, Believed on in the world, Received up in glory. Last edited by 04ctd; 01-24-2011 at 04:01 PM.