Diamondpilot
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- Joined
- Jan 18, 2007
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- Daleville, IN
- Tractor
- Jinma 254/284 Ford 861 Powermaster at work
No, that boat only weighs 15,600#. I tow a few other boats that weigh in the 25,000# range but not far. The most I have ever towed is one of the 25,000# boats 30 miles at 55 mph.
No problem towing 15,600#. 25,000# is another story. On flat land its easy to get moving but hills is another story. Imagine pulling that weight up a wet boat ramp from a dead stop. The only truck on the market with a bed from the factory that can legally tow near that weight, 24K, is the new body style Diesel F-450.
Builder brought up some good points though. When you get over 26K you are in CDL territory unless its a recreational vehicle such as a camper or boat. I know it makes no sence but this was done by strong lobbyist on behalf of the Marine and Camping Industry to sell units. Think about it. Most big 5th wheel campers are sold to retired folks and most of these weigh in at 18K or more range then you put it on a F-350 at 8K and they would need a CDL which would be a deal breaker. Its not fair they can tow that weight while a guy like you can not take 3 tractors on a trailer to a state fair.
Chris
No problem towing 15,600#. 25,000# is another story. On flat land its easy to get moving but hills is another story. Imagine pulling that weight up a wet boat ramp from a dead stop. The only truck on the market with a bed from the factory that can legally tow near that weight, 24K, is the new body style Diesel F-450.
Builder brought up some good points though. When you get over 26K you are in CDL territory unless its a recreational vehicle such as a camper or boat. I know it makes no sence but this was done by strong lobbyist on behalf of the Marine and Camping Industry to sell units. Think about it. Most big 5th wheel campers are sold to retired folks and most of these weigh in at 18K or more range then you put it on a F-350 at 8K and they would need a CDL which would be a deal breaker. Its not fair they can tow that weight while a guy like you can not take 3 tractors on a trailer to a state fair.
Chris