[AT] OT Tires

[Rob Wilson]

I've got a 2001 Quad Cab Dakota with a 4.7 in it and there's no way I would
ever try and haul a couple tractors with it. The cops around here would have
you pulled over ASAP. I use the dually to tow loads like that. Check out
this story if you still think it's safe to haul with the Dakota.
http://rvtowingtips.com/story.htm Not trying to flame just trying to be
realistic. 
Rob 

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Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 10:54 AM
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Subject: Re: [AT] OT Tires

This is not exactly your mother's Dakota -- 4.7 liter V-8, Quad cab, 4X4,
5-speed automatic, factory towing rated at 7000 #.  I'm towing a 6X14 dual
axle trailer with digital brakes rated at 5000 #.  It handles two tractors
with no problem.  It typically gets around 19.5 mpg on the road.  When it
needs tires, I'll be lucky to do it for less than $600.

My SIL decided to "see what it would do" just after I filled up the tank.  I
was busy resetting the electronics in it when he punched the throttle.  The
mpg readout went down to 4.6!

Larry