2018 Tow Setups-Let’s See Em
11-07-2018 | 01:57 PM
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11-07-2018 | 03:43 PM
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Geez, some real nice boats but lots of 2500 or 3500 SRW tow rigs pulling nearly 40' boats.
I don't like it when the tail wags the dog.
Locally I could get away w/ it for sure but not on the interstate, not to mention boat & trailer exceed towing capacity for me.
I don't like it when the tail wags the dog.
Locally I could get away w/ it for sure but not on the interstate, not to mention boat & trailer exceed towing capacity for me.
11-07-2018 | 07:39 PM
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Towing capacity from manufacturers GM, Ford, Dodge, now a days is getting way up there 18000 to 22000 is not out of the norm. It takes a pretty big powerboat to go over those numbers.
I'm not saying it the perfect scenario but they are rated for that much towing.
I'm not saying it the perfect scenario but they are rated for that much towing.
11-07-2018 | 07:48 PM
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It's even hard to find a 2 5/16 ball rated for 16,000lbs.
11-07-2018 | 11:33 PM
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Im more concerned about mounts and balls more than I am the tow vehicles. That sounds sooooooo bad. But how many 2 5/16 out there rated at 6k over the limit? I ask because I have a 2 5/16 in the smaller shaft which is for a 2” mount. Pretty easy to load a 15k trailer onto the ball.
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11-08-2018 | 05:57 AM
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I have this style with a solid 2.5" receiver shank. The forged balls tend to have a higher towing capacity.
The OAL is great for towing & manueverability but not so much for launching as I have to get the truck further down the ramp / stand in the water.
