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The sticker says 5,000 / 500 lbs no weight distributing hitch (WDH). But what about boats? Isn't most of the weight toward the back so you'll have less tongue weight? Does this mean you can get away with more than 5,000 lbs?
The sticker says 5,000 / 500 lbs no weight distributing hitch (WDH). But what about boats? Isn't most of the weight toward the back so you'll have less tongue weight? Does this mean you can get away with more than 5,000 lbs?
A trailer is a trailer it doesn't matter what's on it, the more weight over the trailer axle the better but those #'s still stand.
There is even special WDH for surge brake trailers. Problem is most boat people I see do go over the max tongue weight on 1/2 ton trucks and SUVs. But they do make them and they do have sway control too.
Boat trailers get away with less tongue weight than campers.
7-8% is common on boat trailers.
I wouldnt hesitate to tow an 8000 lbs boat with my truck.
Supposedly there is a weight distribution hitch out there that works with surge brakes but I have never seen such a thing.
Boat trailers get away with less tongue weight than campers.
7-8% is common on boat trailers.
I wouldnt hesitate to tow an 8000 lbs boat with my truck. Supposedly there is a weight distribution hitch out there that works with surge brakes but I have never seen such a thing.
And there it is. Have you ever used something like this? Just looking at it I cant see how it wouldnt interfere with surge brake operation even though it says surge brake compatible.
And there it is. Have you ever used something like this? Just looking at it I cant see how it wouldnt interfere with surge brake operation even though it says surge brake compatible.
No. My boat and trailer weigh less than 3,000 pounds total, and therefore my boat trailer has no brakes. I just did a Google search. There may be other ones that allow surge brakes to function.
I recently towed my 4500 lb. pontoon boat with my new F150 2.7. My boat is properly loaded and has 10% of the weight on the hitch. And remember that pontoons tow like they're 1000 lbs. heavier due to having the aerodynamics of a brick.
I had plenty of engine for the job, but I didn't care for the way the truck's rear end bounced when going over big bumps like bridges and railroad tracks. Once again, Ford's standard suspension is spec'd for comfort with very weak shock absorbers.
But there again, I usually tow with my old F250 diesel with rear air bags and heavy duty shocks.
If I towed much with the F150, I would have gone with the Max Tow package. Otherwise, heavier duty shocks, rear air bags and even LT/E tires would be big improvements for a stock suspension.
09-20-2020, 07:52 PM
Do Boats Have Less Tongue Weight?
