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Sydwayz 09-09-2008 11:54 AM

Trailer is probably closer to 2000 lbs.
Fuel is 6 lbs. / gallon.

You ought to be about right on 500 lbs. for extras on the boat alone, like tools, coolers, anchors, lines, and all the little stuff.
Then you need a jack and spare tire(s) for the trailer.

Remember, when you add passengers and gear to the truck, you subtract from the total weight you can tow. This has to do with the GCWR.

Also, does that tow rating on the Titan have a Weight Distribution hitch restriction? I'm willing to bet your trailer is not currently set up for a WD hitch.

If you are bent on the Titan, I'd suggest a test tow. Truck sales are hurting right now. If they want to sell a truck, tell them you have to do a test tow with it. Get the boat on the trailer, and strap it down well, and do an emergency stop. Let your butt pucker be your deciding factor.

However, I highly advise taking advice from those who have been there. It is very nice to be towing at 66-75% of your total towing capacity, compared to 90% +. (Speaking from experience here as well.)

Brakes are also VERY important. Do you have surge brakes on your trailer, or Electric/Hydraulic? Remember, surge brakes only work when you are going STRAIGHT. If you have any kind of angle/turn between the truck and trailer, your surge brakes don't work, and the weight of the trailer will just push the truck around. All the more reason to have a heavier truck. E/H brakes do not have this issue.

As said in the Trucks forum. Its better to have and not need; than need and not have.

boating37 09-09-2008 12:02 PM

Thank you for all the input,will keep on looking for something to pull the boat .

NOMOGOFAST 09-10-2008 07:38 PM

Towing
 
I tow my 36 w/ a quad cab 3500 dodge diesel and it tows great. As sydwayz says, take the titan on a test tow. I would defintely get electric brakes on the trailer, and take this to the bank, GET A NAME BRAND TRAILER not a round the town trailer. If I had to do it again I would have got the loadrite trailer. My trailer is a POS.


Good Luck

Spicy 09-11-2008 06:31 AM

I used to pull my 36 with my Tahoe all the time.... didnt go far just in and out of the ramp and to the house for cleaning/detailing....

BMS-MIKE 09-11-2008 10:51 AM

hey i am a dealer for concept boats. i have seen trucks from big trucks to small pull a concept 36 i curently pull a 36 with a 1996 chevy silverado with no problem no overheating just bad gas mileage. concept them self uses a ford f 150 as there shop truck it pulls the 36 no problem in and out of the ramp etc. your in good shape with the nissan. mike.

boating37 09-12-2008 10:02 AM

Nomogofast
What brand trailer did you get?

NOMOGOFAST 09-15-2008 05:41 PM

Trailer
 
I'd rather not stir the pot. Call me and I'll explain 727-836-9900 (Don)

Sydwayz 09-16-2008 08:33 AM


Originally Posted by NOMOGOFAST (Post 2686707)
I'd rather not stir the pot...

Pfft, come on! Let's here what your wife has to say about it! :evilb: :ernaehrung004: Get the stick! It's gonna fill up fast.


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