Small trucks pulling big boats!

(moosemac81) · (moosemac81) **Join Date: Oct 2008** 03-24-2009, 2:02 PM

Does anyone pull their big boat with smaller trucks? Upload

(twin2112) · (twin2112) **Join Date: Jul 2010** 03-20-2016, 8:18 PM

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

(trayson)

Time to revive the thread! LOL.

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

My first season of boat ownership:

Then upgraded the boat:

Finally upgraded the truck.

(Epic21v) · (Epic21v) **Join Date: Jul 2013** 03-22-2016, 8:09 PM

2015 Range Rover Sport HSE does fine towing the 2012 Epic 21v

(SteeleAxis) · (SteeleAxis) **Join Date: Oct 2012** 03-22-2016, 11:19 PM

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

(twin2112) · (twin2112) **Join Date: Jul 2010** 04-14-2016, 12:25 AM

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!

(boardjnky4) · (boardjnky4) **Join Date: Dec 2011** 04-14-2016, 5:53 AM

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Originally Posted by twin2112

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!

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.

(twin2112) · (twin2112) **Join Date: Jul 2010** 04-14-2016, 8:33 AM

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Originally Posted by boardjnky4

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.

(quimbola) · (quimbola) **Join Date: May 2008** 04-14-2016, 3:12 PM

Pulled fine, stopping took a bit longer.

(opers13) · (opers13) **Join Date: Feb 2016** 04-15-2016, 4:58 AM

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Originally Posted by quimbola

Pulled fine, stopping took a bit longer.

Love the boat & Avant

(aussieboarder) · (aussieboarder) **Join Date: Jul 2013** 04-14-2016, 4:31 AM

Who needs a 4x4 when you have a falcon

(opers13) · (opers13) **Join Date: Feb 2016** 04-14-2016, 4:48 AM

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)

(sscott0203) · (sscott0203) **Join Date: Sep 2007** 04-15-2016, 4:53 AM

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.

(twin2112) · (twin2112) **Join Date: Jul 2010** 05-22-2016, 8:50 PM

Finally got the boat out for a pull. The truck pulls great.

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

(boardjnky4) · (boardjnky4) **Join Date: Dec 2011** 05-23-2016, 5:16 AM

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

(twin2112) · (twin2112) **Join Date: Jul 2010** 05-23-2016, 7:10 AM

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Originally Posted by boardjnky4

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.

(newwhit) · (newwhit) **Join Date: Mar 2007** 05-23-2016, 8:38 AM

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Originally Posted by moosemac81

Does anyone pull their big boat with smaller trucks? Upload

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?

(CALIV210) · (CALIV210) **Join Date: Jun 2015** 05-23-2016, 10:33 AM

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.

(CALIV210) · (CALIV210) **Join Date: Jun 2015** 05-23-2016, 11:48 AM

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

(CALIV210) · (CALIV210) **Join Date: Jun 2015** 05-23-2016, 11:51 AM

heres a better image

(alexair) · (alexair) **Join Date: Oct 2008** 10-09-2016, 3:50 AM

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)

(svnfightsvn) · (svnfightsvn) **Join Date: Mar 2011** 10-09-2016, 6:45 AM

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

(alexair) · (alexair) **Join Date: Oct 2008** 10-09-2016, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by svnfightsvn

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.

(skiboarder) · (skiboarder) **Join Date: Oct 2006** 10-10-2016, 7:30 AM

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.