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  1. J

    Towing a M105a2 w/ civilian Pick Up ?

    What does a "fully loaded 105" mean?
  2. J

    Towing a M105a2 w/ civilian Pick Up ?

    Curb weight for my 1/2 ton is listed at 5800lbs and I know drive around weight is around 6500 lbs. A CDL doesn't make a person a safe tower or driver. It's just a piece of paper. You would probably be in shock driving around in TX but we manage.
  3. J

    Towing a M105a2 w/ civilian Pick Up ?

    The conversation is about an empty 105. Don't think anyone is arguing that a loaded 105 is a good idea behind a pickup. Not talking about regular use either, just recovery. The average quality built civilian tandem axle trailer is close to the 105 weight. It's just a 2500 lb trailer behind a...
  4. J

    Towing a M105a2 w/ civilian Pick Up ?

    Some drama queens here. In TX, no brakes needed below 4.5K. An empty 105 is 2.5K. Obviously, the more level you can get it the better. I had a tall plate and it was still very nose down but it towed fine at freeway speeds behind a 1/2 ton Tundra. Recovery is just like an 101 and 110X...
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