ADub

I know I did a lot of searching before I bought my boat, figured Id post this up for future buyers.

I had to get a certified weight on my trailer as part of the registration process. 2006 Nordic Roadrunner steel triaxle empty w/o spare weighed 1680lbs.

I know the dry weight of the Heat was listed at 4600, I figure wet weight full of fuel and gear is closer to 5500-5800.

Loaded weight on the trailer is going to be in the 7000-75000lb range. I tow mine with a half ton and have no problems, but I would say it depends on the age of your truck. Half tons built in the last couple years are a lot more capable than those 10 years ago.

DISCO

What yr 1/2ton? I just purchased a 05 heat and will be towing with a 03 yukon 5.3L and 3.73 rear end rated for 7700lbs also rear airbags. I will be towing flat land 30 most one way, and will be upgrading in a yr or so.

ADub

I used a 2013 F150 Ecoboost that was rated to tow 10xxxlb. I had an 02 Sierra 5.3 3.73 back in the day, towed ~7500 with it. It did it, but it didnt like it. The SUV platform with the air suspension is a good tow platform, the 5.3 just doesn't make a whole lot of torque, and at that, peaks around 4100rpm. You will need to wind it up....

Eroc5150

I used to pull my heat with a half ton 5.3 and it did fine most the time. It struggled a little getting up some of the longer mountain canyon pulls and was a little scary coming down hills as it felt like it was getting pushed around a little too much for my liking. I now pull it with a 3/4 ton cummins and can hardly tell it's hooked up. I do miss the half ton for daily driving though. Driving a 3/4 ton around all the time sucks!
Thanks for posting those numbers. I always thought I was set up right around 7000.

bobl

A 2006 28 MCOB with a 496 weighed just over 6800 on a Nordic triple axle trailer with about 1/2 fuel.

McKay

I tow my heat with a 6.2L Yukon with the 8 speed. Love it and have been surprised at how well it does. Only towed it once with my 3/4 ton cummins. No need to use the pick up and might as well go for comfort. And I tow it 4 hours one way to the lake a lot.

DISCO

Mine is an 03 Yukon 5.3L with a 4speed, I did install air bags for the rear and I am thinking about adding electric brakes to the trailer.

Sydwayz

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Go with Electric over Hydraulic. I suggest the BrakeRite by Titan system, but others have used Dexter as well.
This is THE best money you can spend on your towing setup. Remember, surge brakes only work when your truck/trailer is in a straight line, going forward; AND the tow vehicle is effectively slowing down. If your tow vehicle is sliding or skidding sideways, your trailer is not braking, and is going to push you into a worse predicament.