Does anyone pull their big boat with smaller trucks?<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/681033.jpg" alt="Upload">

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tige 22i towed by a 2001 nissan frontier

In Seattle there was a guy I ran into a couple times 2 years ago that was towing an 06 X30 with an early 2000's extended cab tacoma 4x4. That looked dangerous as hell.

'98 Cherokee + '97 Supersport <BR> <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/681103.jpg" alt="Upload"> <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/681104.jpg" alt="Upload"> <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/681105.jpg" alt="Upload">

I pull an xstar with a honda ridgeline

Yikes..... the MC dealer here tried to convince me that I could pull an Xstar with a Honda Pilot. <BR> <BR>I pulled a 4000 lb Vride with a 2007 Dodge Nitro (5000 cap., V6, AT).... didn't care for it &amp; upgraded the truck. <BR> <BR>Also pulled a 3500 MC 205 with a 98 Dodge Dakota (6200 lb cap., 5.2 liter V8, AT) with no problem at all. <BR> <BR>5000 lb limit &amp; a boat/trailer combo that could easily be 5000 lbs or over? I didn't believe him. <BR>But I guess there are people out there that will do it. <BR> <BR>(Message edited by bill_airjunky on March 24, 2009)

My brother bulled a 16 ft Starcraft with a 67 hp diesel Rabbit

you guys aint got nothing. I wish I had a picture but one of my customers has been pulling his 1997 Nautique super sport with his 1998 ford tauras for years....and he pulls from Northern Wisconsin to Illinois several times during the year.

1999 X-star with a Toyota Tacoma quad cab. V-6 pull with it out of overdrive. does fine.

In the day pulled my 00' X-Star with "Mable the Mercury Sable" a 1988 Mercury Sable V6.

most of us probably "overtow"... full size pickups pulling john boats. made the switch from full size to mid size (tacoma)-with the canadian market (TSB) rear springs its fine for our 22ft'er.

Yeah I pull it fine but I take it easy on the hills. The real question is how is it launching the boat into the water? I am worried about the slick ramp! I guess 4 low and go huh!!

Up until this year I pulled an 05 MB B52V with a 94 Jeep Grand Cherokee. It got about 9 mpg doin it, but it handled alright. Finally upgraded to a Yukon though. Much better

<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/681139.jpg" alt="Upload"> <BR> <BR>2008 Touareg V8 all the options..towing 08 X-Star. <BR> <BR> <BR>No flaming about trailer.. service rental from my local dealer.

check profile. this is how its done :D

^^ERROR 404 DRIVESHAFT NOT FOUND^^ <BR> <BR> <BR>lol.

08 x-star with a manual Tacoma 4x4. No sweat.

Would love a tacoma, great trucks. But they are the same price as a freaking tundra up here!

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we tow our x-star with an '07 suburban LTZ 6.1, it does great.

Jeep Liberty Limited 4x4 does awesome for me, and before that it was a Ranger and it did pretty good too

my little sedan gets pushed around a bit. <BR> <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/681248.jpg" alt="Upload">

Pulling is not the problem. How about STOPPING

I used to pull a 20 footer with my camaro convertible.

Stopping is not a problem with the Touarag! Heck any 1 ton truck would envy the brakes! <BR> <BR>I've got 6 piston calipers on 13.5" rotors in the front and 4 piston's in the rear with 12.5" rotors

2001 Centurion Air Warrior with 2005 GMC Canyon 4x4 Crew. Pulls the boat right up the steep delta ramps.

n starla <BR>Is that a calais v mate? <BR>My falcon gets pushed around a bit too. <BR>and its a manual<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/681491.jpg" alt="Upload">

Haven...lovin your 210 <BR> <BR>Here's mine towed by a Nissan Navara (Titan in your neck of the woods??) <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/681495.jpg" alt="Upload">

lowen, yeah mate calais v, but wish i still had my ute <BR> <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/681500.jpg" alt="Upload">

Nissan Navara = Frontier, not Titan. Titan is an over the top full figured truck for the US market only as far as I can tell. <BR>We used to have a Titan but it was just plain more than we needed. Fun though. Over 300hp, very thirsty, couldn't park it easily. Did tow very well but in a hunting squirrels with RPGs kind of way.

<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/681503.jpg" alt="Upload"> <BR> <BR>In Sweden It´s called Nissan King Cab Navara (diesel) <BR> <BR>BTW great tow truck

My 4runner pulls and stops just fine but going up steep hills is a different story

I have been wishing that we could get some of those small diesel rigs here for a long time. 300 lb ft of torque at 2000 rpm - 3.2 litre! Awesome. If we could get a 400 lb ft diesel full size suv package, that would be perfect, IMO. <BR> <BR>Funny here in ca that if you want a diesel, you have to have the biggest freegin rig capable of towing a small home. <BR> <BR>Now - an interesting question I have. What kind of mileage does it get - guys are claiming high teens with the monster full size diesel trucks on this site towing boats, and some claim over 20 when not towing. <BR> <BR>Care to let us know, Jens? with and without the boat... <BR> <BR>BTW - my dad has that same truck, but the extended cab - NISMO package (whatever that means). I believe he gets around 19 hwy with the gas V6 - not towing obviously.

Threadjack:Anyone notice the Ford Falcon pictures from the guys abroad? Looks like a Mustang with a truck bed:Threadjack over

Nissan Pathfinder V6 tows a malibu LSV. back end bottoms on the bumps but it stops ok ish. I kinda wish i went with a frontier and not a pathy though.

some of those dont look to bad...others like the car...WOW! Heres how i look at it: if everything is fine and all you have to do is tow and stop you could pull it around with lots of things like we see here. But whats going to happen when you blow a tire? or heaven forbid two tires? or trailer falls off the ball? In my mind you want to be prepared for a "worst case" scenario. Sorry guys but that boat would take some of those smaller vehicles wherever it wanted to if something bad happened. i tow with an 07 crew cab duramax and i would still hate to see my boat jackknifed behind that truck and it weighs 9K. Best of luck, and god speed!

some of those dont look to bad...others like the car...WOW! Heres how i look at it: if everything is fine and all you have to do is tow and stop you could pull it around with lots of things like we see here. But whats going to happen when you blow a tire? or heaven forbid two tires? or trailer falls off the ball? In my mind you want to be prepared for a "worst case" scenario. Sorry guys but that boat would take some of those smaller vehicles wherever it wanted to if something bad happened. i tow with an 07 crew cab duramax and i would still hate to see my boat jackknifed behind that truck and it weighs 9K. Best of luck, and god speed!

oops...

I don't have any pics of the truck pulling the boat but, my 95' Tacoma 4x4 regular cab <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/681646.jpg" alt="Upload"> <BR> <BR>Pulls this with no problem. <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/681647.jpg" alt="Upload">

dude, most people don't even know about the Touareg....that is one amazing vehicle! I think the tow cap is like 10,000lbs on that. <BR> <BR>and its super nice inside!

Is there anything I can do to my truck that will help its towing capability? I have an 03 Dodge Dakota w/ V8 4.7L. It struggles to keep gear even when towing on the freeway. I have a couple mountain trips planned for summer and I'm not too confident it'll even make it.

Yeah here is a photo of her from the front. <BR>Time to upgrade though. Looking at a dual cab 4x4 Navara. <BR><img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/681651.jpg" alt="Upload">

That 4.7 just isn't made for towing that kind of weight, Jeremy. I know they spec it as OK, but I don't think there are many owners who would agree with it. <BR> <BR>It's the same list of mods as anything else to get more power, bigger exhaust, better quality air cleaner, and chip it. Also be sure your running close to stock sized tires &amp; their fully inflated. <BR> <BR>On second thought, North Cascade Highway, or even Stevens Pass isn't gonna be fun. Your BEST bet might be to get your buddy with a bigger truck to join you on the trip.

most modern suv/trucks seem to be geared poorly.

/\ agree and it's getting worse! Chevy is taking 4.10's out completely unless it doesn't have the allison. I didn't want to shell out diesel prices when I bought my truck so I could afford my boat and scored 4.10's in a 1/2 ton truck with 5.3 liter. It rips when hooked up to my boat for a gas engine of its size. <BR> <BR>I presume with the focus on MPG the mfg's are forced to run higher gears <IMG SRC="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/clipart/sad.gif" ALT=":-(" BORDER=0>

I had a 97 150 4.6 love the motor. not a diesel by any means, but it puts 300tq down, and thats fine, but it is not light, and it has 3.55's It HAS to do 6k rpm to get out of its own way. I think with 4.10's or 4.55s it would rip. And it gets about 14mpg, so losing a mile or two would be worth it if it moved. Now with wife willing we are in the market for a newer truck!

Well its not a small truck but it tows the "Condo" and the Boat<img src="http://www.wakeworld.com/MB/Discus/messages/65921/681779.jpg" alt="Upload">

now thats a cool picture.

Bryan, <BR> Hows towing all that? looks like it would be wild

Bryan - Very cool.

Towing is easy, just keep it at 60 and away we go. The only thing to watch for is dead ends. We got stuck once going to a new riding spot and took the wrong dirt road at 10pm. Backing up at night 100 yards took almost 1/2 hr.

Bryan i dont know what i like more... the boat, the Rv, or the truck... SICK

Bryan <BR>Where is the pic on the rocks? <BR>I want to take the Tahoe out and play

Has anyone towed with the new Colorado 2.8l diesel? I sure like the idea of a tow vehicle that fits easily in the garage (without folding mirrors) and gets 30 mpg.
http://youtu.be/JGDIwZkLQuI

old thread, but you may be able to put a tune on your Dakota. I'm running a superchips 91 octane tow tune on my grand cherokee. night and day difference. higher RPM shift points, better fuel economy both while towing and not towing. can adjust for bigger tire size as well. Keeps trans cooler, Its a must IMO.

Time to revive the thread! LOL.

I did this once in my 20's...

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My first season of boat ownership:
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Then upgraded the boat:
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Finally upgraded the truck.
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2015 Range Rover Sport HSE does fine towing the 2012 Epic 21v

Not sure the Titan counts as small, but sure looks that way with the G behind it! LOL

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Well, I have not towed yet, but I got myself the Diesel Colorado. It drives great, has plenty of power and lots of bells and whistles!
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Who needs a 4x4 when you have a falcon

2015 GC V6..will be hauling an Axis A20 this year. so excited about that...good bye Yamaha(it won;t be missed at all)

Please report back on towing boat.

Also, any comments on rear seat space? Really liking this vehicle just nervous that when we decide to have children that car seats won't fit.

I will certainly report back on towing. On rear seat space, it is definitely better than any 1/2 ton crew cab. My son is 5' 11" and says it is very comfortable for him. There should be no problem at all with car seats in the rear.

Allroad.
 

Pulled fine, stopping took a bit longer.

Used my jeep all last year, short distance to the ramp. Pulls fine, just have to take it easy. Got a dock and lift this year.

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Love the boat & Avant

Finally got the boat out for a pull. The truck pulls great. http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...c178b373b3.jpghttp://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/2016...6dc2ef2634.jpg

Drives fine, but droops a bit. May look at installing some load leveling airbags.

awesome! she's definitely sagging a bit. Any idea what your boat weighs?

I have not put it on a scale, but others with the same boat are about 5600 lbs.

Anyone else tow wih a dakota? Looking for a midsized truck to tow my 2001 malibu vlx. Its about 3500lbs with equipment and gas. Another 1500 for trailer? So maybe 5000?

My buddy pulls with his Dakota all the time ..when its running good I pulls his boat very well . WHEN its running good ..im not a dakota fan and neither is he anymore .

I tried to talk him into a Tacoma and he went with the Dakota and has regretted it since day one.

used to tow my skier with my 85 Toyota 4x4 ..did pretty good with the 5.29 gears

heres a better image http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t...d/d8220038.jpg

This is my video edition about fails on ramp - maybe not exactly about this thread but who know: Don't forget to wipe out water after (The Best Footage - 2016 included)

That video was entertaining... how the hell do people get those big ass trucks in those situations?

Surface on the ramps under water are so slippery that when they go enough deep into the water the vehicles lost the grip (and get ability a little float). All other work doing gravity - they slide into lake even with parking brakes. See at vid - many of them pull out with blocked rear wheels.

I used to tow my Malibu skier with a Crown Vic when I was in college. It looked weird, but that boat was tiny and the grandma car had a 5.0. I just upgraded the shocks.

I have a 4x4 1500 and just ordered a 25LSV. As much as I hate to spend it, It might be diesel time.