271 - Raptor towing
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How far are you towing? The main thing to consider when towing is braking. As far as can the truck pull it? Absolutely. Is the gvrw rated for the combined weight of the boat and trailer? That coupled with your braking situation should determine whether or not you decide to tow with it.
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Towing distance will be from a hour to 9 hours depending on the poker run with the majority being to Lake Travis about 3.5 hours
Actual truck towing capacity from the factory is 8,000lbs
Pros:
Upgraded springs
Big Brake Kit
Cons:
Have 37" BFG's
We have a nice Myco trailer but I'm pretty sure it's in the 2,000 plus pound range. I can always downgrade trailers but seems the Myco is worth it
The original plan was to purchase a 292 but that's 7,000 + 2,000 trailer = 9,000 so I would already be over the limit
Actual truck towing capacity from the factory is 8,000lbs
Pros:
Upgraded springs
Big Brake Kit
Cons:
Have 37" BFG's
We have a nice Myco trailer but I'm pretty sure it's in the 2,000 plus pound range. I can always downgrade trailers but seems the Myco is worth it
The original plan was to purchase a 292 but that's 7,000 + 2,000 trailer = 9,000 so I would already be over the limit
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It is listed at 5250 dry weight and with 600 pounds of fuel and gear will be over 6000. If a steel trailer, it will probably weigh in at 8000 pounds or so. It should tow fine if setup right, but you'll know its there especially with hills.
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As long as your trailer has good brakes I would think you will be just fine. That is the very most important part of towing. I cant say that enough. I feel you'll be fine to drag it with the raptor. Like said above, I hope your fuel card is happy lol
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I was in the same position a few years ago. I was between a raptor and a 6.7 f250. For too many reasons I would not tow with a raptor. It's not what it's designed for. And buying a boat around a truck isn't fun. You'll always want a bigger boat.



