baywatch

I've pulled my 36' apache with a 2008 and 2011 dodge 3500 SRW's. I have only has one oh crap moment when semi was passing me on the interstate and some metal he was hauling came off his trailer and I had to swerve and take the shoulder to avoid the debris. Everything went fine and luckily I was only going about 70mph.

I actually feel that the boat trailers better than my bobcat. Just because of the way it is balanced and such.

I did put a Titan 18,000 hitch on but otherwise stock setup.

stainless

Just got back from GMC dealership. 2015 GMC sierra 2500 or 3500 srw duramax will tow 13k on a ball hitch. Many states require a cdl for trailers over 10k though...

kevinb230

Ill tow anything until the bumper hits the ground!

Smarty

Dodge truck with Hemi, towed the 34' Phantom to Sarasota and back to New Jersey, not a problem at at, more than enough truck for hauling and stopping, trailer hydraulic (actuator, not electric)brakes have discs on the front two axles.

For local towing to the local boat ramps (not trip longer than 40 miles), I use a Lexus GX 470 (my late father's SUV), which is adequate, but more of a tow vehicle would be better.

HabanaJoe

That is not true in any state unless you are over 26,000 lbs

Jupiter Sunsation

I pulled a 32 Sunsation with a Duramax 2500 2WD crew. Truck did fine but black smoke poured out of it trying to pass anyone! I pulled a TS TG on a steel Myco and it was a different experience......felt sweaty palms a few times on the trip up I95.

Jupiter Sunsation

Hey salesman always know the facts and never lie!

stainless

http://www.ehow.com/info_8204880_cdl...l-trailer.html

I see it state any trailer over 10,000 lbs. am I missing something?

stainless

Requirements
Drivers operating vehicles with combined weight of more than 26,001 pounds need a CDL. Anyone hauling a trailer that weighs more than 10,000 pounds must have a CDL, as does anyone driving a van or bus that carries 16 people or more, including the driver. In addition, people who carry hazardous waste need a CDL, as do tanker-truck drivers and school bus drivers.



Read more: http://www.ehow.com/info_8204880_cdl...#ixzz31T8yEIyD

stainless

Another towing forum...

Let me make one thing clear first. No matter what setup you use, you will be operating a commercial motor vehicle. You will be required to follow all the regulation that a trucking company and a driver with CDLs would. A CMV begins at 10,001 lbs.

Now your question, as long as your trailer GVWR does NOT exceed 10,000 lbs. and your truck GVWR does NOT exceed 26,000 lbs., you will NOT be required to have a CDL.

Example 1: truck GVWR 26,000 lbs + trailer GVWR 10,000 lbs. = GCWR 36,000 lbs. NO CDL

Example 2: truck GVWR 16,000 lbs + trailer GVWR 10,001 lbs. = GCWR 26,001 lbs. CDL REQUIRED (Class A)

Example 3: truck GVWR 26,001 lbs + trailer GVWR 10,000 lbs. = GCWR 36,001 lbs. CDL REQUIRED (Class B)

Take notice of the 1 lb. added to examples 2 & 3. That 1 lb. makes all the difference. Class B license begins at 26,001 lbs. for the truck. If the trailer is 10,001 lbs. or more and the combination of the 2 together are 26,001 lbs. or more, then a Class A license is required. You will notice in example 1 a gross combination weight rating of 36,000 lbs., the truck falls 1 lb. short of a Class B and the trailer falls 1 lb. short of a Class A. NO CDLs required for this operation and is the maximum weight you can get by with without CDLs. I can back up my answers with code sections out of the Federal Regulations if I need to. I understand how easy it is to get different answers, but I can prove it if I need to.

I hope this answers your question. If you need me to clear up anything you might not understand or just ask a whole new question, feel free to shoot me another line. I don't believe in stupid questions, I figure if you knew the answer you wouldn't have asked the question.