I sold the beek boat and just got a '99 302. I have to drive 300 miles to pick it up. Mostly flat, but my tow vehicle is an Expedition EB 5.4L. It towed the Fountain (single) well. Does anyone tow a 302 or 29 Outlaw with an F-150 or Expedition? I have a guy that I sort of hang out with that I can ask to go with me, but prefer not to. Anything to expect? Should I not even try? Help!

Tim

If you go slow and easy you should not have any problems. Don't speed and allow plenty of time to stop.

My dealer just has a 1/2 Chevy pickup and I have seen him pull a 302 with it recently.

This is the truth, even though it may seem hard to believe, but a guy on Lake Norman here name Todd pulled his 38 Special with a Ford Expedition V-8 all the way to the coast. His was equiped with the load leveling supension and pulled it OK, the problem was that he did not have enough brakes on the Expedition to get the surge brakes on the trailer to kick in. He allowed plenty of time to stop it, and would have been screwed if he would have had to make a panic stop.

Good luck, take it easy and you will be fine.

Mark

I tow my 342 with a 1/2 ton Dodge 5.9. 4x4. Leave at the marina most of the time. Tow back and forth to dealer 60-70 miles. Just take it slow and leave yourself room to stop. I'm not proud of towing this way but the lease is up in Dec.

I agree with Doc. Just give yourself room to stop in case of anyhting happening in front of you. You'll be fine.

Mike

Baja 342, Does the Dodge need any extra suspension help for this set-up?

Thanks guys,

I go to pick it up Saturday morning. I guess I have to change my screen name now!

29 Fever, Is this the boat at Grand Sport Center in Illinois?

By the way, CONGRATULATIONS ON BECOMING A BAJA OWNER. YOU'LL LOVE THE 302!!!!

Luv-N-It,
I have to say the truck does not drop that much at all. The truck does really well towing it. The only time it feels really bad is when I fill the tank up. Anyway no I do not have any suspension help. The one thing I hate the most is if the ramp is wet when unloading. Seem like the whole things going in!!

Tim - 1st rule: In order to keep a go-fast you must INSURE that your commander and first mate are comfortable

Congratulations, now get it down here so we can go can run em'.

Kent

My Dodge 1/2 ton 4x4 pulls my 252 great, but even with that boat it has trouble stopping. Anyone know if the brakes can be up-graded?