I need a couple of opinions. I have a 2003 F-150 5.4L, short box, quad cab. I put an extra leaf spring on both sides for pulling my trailer (Camping trailer 19ft, dual axel, 3500lbs dry). It pulls the trailer alright, but it is no deisel F-350. I never had to take my truck when I have been sledding, and might need to take it this year.
Anyways, I saw a dodge 1/2 ton with a sled deck on it yesterday, here in Calgary, and made me wonder if it worth looking into getting a deck for my truck. I am asuming it must be pretty hard on a 1/2 ton truck, and possibly over the total wieght allowed. I think a two place trailer might be better. Nice thing about a deck is I don't have to unhook and store it when not using.
Anyways, I saw a dodge 1/2 ton with a sled deck on it yesterday, here in Calgary, and made me wonder if it worth looking into getting a deck for my truck. I am asuming it must be pretty hard on a 1/2 ton truck, and possibly over the total wieght allowed. I think a two place trailer might be better. Nice thing about a deck is I don't have to unhook and store it when not using.