Tow Vehicles
04-03-2011 | 07:15 PM
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Rob, That's what I was thinking about the previous weight number someone threw out. The Cig site lists weight at 9900lbs and a 227 Gallon Fuel Tank. I know my 38' Steel trailer is 3,037lbs (last time I scaled it). I am guessing you have an aluminum trailer which obviously would shed some weight.
Another variable is the trailer itself and the balance of the boat. I had both motors out of mine this winter and had to tow it a few hundred miles back and forth a few times while the motors were getting done and I can tell you mine tows much better with the weight of the motors in the boat even though I am much lighter without motors.
That is a good point about tires as well. People buy tires based on price rather than cost. Definately not the place to skimp IMO.
I am getting the impression that 39' Unlimited already has an F350 and is wanting to know if it will work with the new boat. If he is shopping for a new truck I'd say get the DRW all day long. The price difference between a SRW and a DRW is virtually non-existant.
Another variable is the trailer itself and the balance of the boat. I had both motors out of mine this winter and had to tow it a few hundred miles back and forth a few times while the motors were getting done and I can tell you mine tows much better with the weight of the motors in the boat even though I am much lighter without motors.
That is a good point about tires as well. People buy tires based on price rather than cost. Definately not the place to skimp IMO.
I am getting the impression that 39' Unlimited already has an F350 and is wanting to know if it will work with the new boat. If he is shopping for a new truck I'd say get the DRW all day long. The price difference between a SRW and a DRW is virtually non-existant.
Thanks for the feedback
04-03-2011 | 08:21 PM
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You will be amazed with these new trucks. It will tow your boat just fine. I pull a 13,000 pound 5th wheel with ease, could drive 80 if I wanted with 1 finger on the steering wheel. Sure a dually would be better but the people saying you can't or shouldn't use a srw havn't driven one of these trucks. the 2011ford is a bad ass truck. I'm amazed everytime I use mine.
04-04-2011 | 06:36 AM
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I just picked up my 2011 Ford F350 SWD last week.....havn't towed the boat yet (Sonic 358). Did a lot of research before I bought it......it can handle my boat with no problem on the standard class 5 hitch......if I ever move up in boat size I have the 5th wheel option ready to go in the bed......all I have to do is install the actual hitch and the towing capacity jumps to 25,000lb range......oh and the trailer would have to be set up for it too........too me it was a no brainer because I use the truck as a daily driver for work.......I really wouldnt wan't a F650 to drive/park in NY all day........
04-04-2011 | 07:04 AM
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You will be amazed with these new trucks. It will tow your boat just fine. I pull a 13,000 pound 5th wheel with ease, could drive 80 if I wanted with 1 finger on the steering wheel. Sure a dually would be better but the people saying you can't or shouldn't use a srw havn't driven one of these trucks. the 2011ford is a bad ass truck. I'm amazed everytime I use mine.
With that said, I'd prefer to have the DRW if towing were the only intended use for the truck, but there's no reason at all your new SRW shouldn't pull it just fine if it's needed for daily driving as well.
Congrats on the new boat and truck!
04-04-2011 | 07:55 AM
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04-04-2011 | 09:30 AM
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Having towed same 12,000 lbs. load many miles with a SRW truck and a DRW truck; GO WITH THE DRW hands down.
If you need something to use as a Home Depot/Lowes truck or around town; pick up something smaller and cheap like a single cab 1/2 ton or a long bed smaller truck.
If you need something to use as a Home Depot/Lowes truck or around town; pick up something smaller and cheap like a single cab 1/2 ton or a long bed smaller truck.
04-04-2011 | 05:48 PM
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Pulling a 42 OL Epoxy, had a Ford 3/4 ton crew shortbed with a 6.4, real thirsty. Pulled boat fine, but decided to go with a dually just to be safe. Love the new 2011s, definately an improvement over years past. Just my .02s
