max weight when towing.

(ghostrider_2) · (ghostrider_2) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 09-12-2006, 11:11 AM

What do you guys think the max weight is when towing your boat? (weight for ballast,lead etc.)

not talking about trucks,engines or such just tongue and boat trailers.

(flux) · (flux) **Join Date: Jun 2003** 09-12-2006, 11:26 AM

Boat + Trailer = 4500 lbs

Most hitches on Full Size vehicles are rated for 6000 lbs total wieght and 600 lbs tongue weight. The the reciever and ball have their own ratings.

All components will have their rating written on them.

(ghostrider_2) · (ghostrider_2) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 09-12-2006, 11:36 AM

I should have been more clear I ment to say is what do you guys think/do for max towing. not what is recommend on the stuff but real world day to day boaters experience. (just llike sacking the sheeet out of our boats.)

(breadbutta) · (breadbutta) **Join Date: Dec 2003** 09-12-2006, 11:42 AM

I have loaded my boat up with camping equipment, ice chests, easy-up and all the toys. Probably to the tune of 5500 lbs (boat+trailer+other crap). I'll guess the tounge weight is about 400 lbs. I have rear airbags to level the Excursion and run about 60-80 lbs air pressure to get firm it up.
I've run the rig (with 8 people and luggage) up the south bound Grapevine (I-5) at 70+ MPH with room for more.

(Message edited by breadbutta on September 12, 2006)