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Old 06-30-2010, 09:22 AM   #1
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Re: Can I pull a pontoon with a 700R4?

Pulling is usually not the real issue, stopping is where the problems always arose for me.
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Old 06-30-2010, 09:27 AM   #2
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Re: Can I pull a pontoon with a 700R4?

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Pulling is usually not the real issue, stopping is where the problems always arose for me.
Great point!!!.........pulling heavy loads without a brake controller, trailer brakes or surge brakes not only is against the law but dangerous. I flat spotted my share of tires before i learned and put brake controllers on all my stuff!
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Old 06-30-2010, 10:02 AM   #3
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Re: Can I pull a pontoon with a 700R4?

DO NOT use overdrive. With a 3.42 gear you can run 65 without running the engine too hard. Just take it easy and you will be fine.
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