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> What Can A 1985 240 Tow?
Gordon B
post Jun 5 2008, 07:50 PM
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I think the manual says 3500lbs. Have any of you exceeded that? Do you think I could get away with pulling closer to 5000lbs. I dont need to go fast I just need to get there.
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I think you would kill it in a number of ways
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Don't do it. Borrow your neighbor’s truck.
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