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Belmont Resident · 01-24-2012, 04:09 PM

To me it just doesn’t make sense to take chances. IMHO towing anything over an 18’ boat with anything less than either a full size SUV such as a Tahoe or Expedition or a full size truck is asking for trouble to eventually happen. A few of us we talking about it and even a GOOD mechanic will tell you that the ratings are basically what is suggested for towing for short distances on flat roads with no winds. Or good conditions. If what you are towing weighs more than what is towing it your taking a risk with a short wheel based vehicle. That is like the earlier post about towing a 24 Sundeck with a ford explorer. Dry weight is just under 5K and with it on a trailer your looking at close to what 28 feet long. Just not a safe or smart choice.
I’ve towed over 12K with my Super Duty rated for 12.5K. That truck was working hard to tow that load. Putting 1.5 tons in the back of it when I load it for sanding and it moves just fine even though it is only rated for 1 ton.

01-24-2012, 04:09 PM	#29
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 410 Times in 251 Posts	Towing To me it just doesn’t make sense to take chances. IMHO towing anything over an 18’ boat with anything less than either a full size SUV such as a Tahoe or Expedition or a full size truck is asking for trouble to eventually happen. A few of us we talking about it and even a GOOD mechanic will tell you that the ratings are basically what is suggested for towing for short distances on flat roads with no winds. Or good conditions. If what you are towing weighs more than what is towing it your taking a risk with a short wheel based vehicle. That is like the earlier post about towing a 24 Sundeck with a ford explorer. Dry weight is just under 5K and with it on a trailer your looking at close to what 28 feet long. Just not a safe or smart choice. I’ve towed over 12K with my Super Duty rated for 12.5K. That truck was working hard to tow that load. Putting 1.5 tons in the back of it when I load it for sanding and it moves just fine even though it is only rated for 1 ton. __________________ "better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, then a long life spent in a miserable way.."