04 4.7 in a 1500 4x4 is this enough eng to tow

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BEERASORE
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Hello,looking at one,I have a 98 1500 2WL 5.9,towing 3200lb boat and trl loaded and 4 people.It does a great job.Really liking the rear doors on the 04,for two of the people,the lab and the golden.What could I expect in performance loss?

Thanks for any feedback.
Apr 13, 2006 at 8:53 PM
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LOSONE
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I suspect a good bit depending on the road. With that weight about 25%-40% as well as fuel mileage. Good luck
Apr 14, 2006 at 11:01 AM
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SALVA
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I have one in my other truck an 04 Dakota 2x4 and I pull a 12' dual axle trailer truck rated 6000 lb. I pulled 5000
Nov 25, 2008 at 10:12 PM
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