M o e s l y 21

[McGillicuddy]

I've got a T100 w 3.4L rated for 5200 lbs and wish I had more truck (at least posi-traction)[ when towing Seafari 20 on old galvi tandem trailer. Tundra w 4.7 and longer wheelbase would be perfect.

In my mind, the 21 (#147) requires a 3/4 ton or maybe a modern 1/2 ton Tundra.

[jdm61]

Longing for the days when you could buy an old beat to hell large V8 family sedan and tow a boat. But that was a LONG time ago. LOL Th only reason that our Colorado will tow 400 is that the dealer was a friend and gave a sweetheart deal on the bigger 5 cylinder engine because he knew that my mom liked to do stuff like haul loads of topsoil, mulch etc. from Home Depot and make her ingrate children unload it. ;-) The 4 cylinder model had a towing weight of as low as 1500. Pretty useless.

[76Red18]

Originally Posted by jdm61

Longing for the days when you could buy an old beat to hell large V8 family sedan and tow a boat. But that was a LONG time ago. LOL Th only reason that our Colorado will tow 400 is that the dealer was a friend and gave a sweetheart deal on the bigger 5 cylinder engine because he knew that my mom liked to do stuff like haul loads of topsoil, mulch etc. from Home Depot and make her ingrate children unload it. ;-) The 4 cylinder model had a towing weight of as low as 1500. Pretty useless.

My Grandfather towed a large T-Craft with an old Impala. Had a hitch up front to hook the trailer to when launching. Kept the tires on dry concrete. That WAS a long time ago...

[Islandtrader]

Originally Posted by McGillicuddy

I've got a T100 w 3.4L rated for 5200 lbs and wish I had more truck (at least posi-traction)[ when towing Seafari 20 on old galvi tandem trailer. Tundra w 4.7 and longer wheelbase would be perfect.

In my mind, the 21 (#147) requires a 3/4 ton or maybe a modern 1/2 ton Tundra.

Now I know I am just towing in flat country...but my Honda Ridgeline seems to be perfect. With the 4wd I have pulled the 21 out on a real primitive ramp. Plus on my last fill up all highway (not towing) got 21.3 mpg.

[TomParis]

I'm currently boatless, but I have a 2013 Ford F-150 5.0 with an 8,000 LB tow capacity and a Sea Craft sticker on the back windshield!

[jdm61]

Originally Posted by Islandtrader

Now I know I am just towing in flat country...but my Honda Ridgeline seems to be perfect. With the 4wd I have pulled the 21 out on a real primitive ramp. Plus on my last fill up all highway (not towing) got 21.3 mpg.

Ridgeline is rated at 5000 lbs, right?

[wattaway2]

Was very pleasantly surprised to find my 2014 dodge hemi 4x4 with 8 speed tranny getting between 21-23.5 mpg with out towing

[Islandtrader]

Originally Posted by jdm61

Ridgeline is rated at 5000 lbs, right?

Yep...5000#

[ocuyler]

I agree with Islandtrader - my friends Honda Ridgeline, which is rated at 5000 pounds is an ideal vehicle for a 18/19/20'. We towed the 23 with a 2004 Suburban w/ 5.3, rated at 7200 pounds and it was fine, but not over kill. Our 2015 GMC Seirra with the same motor and towing capacity pulls the 23 much better. I think it's due, it part, to the newer 6 speed transmission and leaf spring vs. coil over seem to have better authority over the trailer.

The key to all this, aside from a well maintained trailer (lights, tires and bearings) are the brakes. NEVER under estimate the value of great brakes. My rule of thumb when towing heavier loads is that the trailer brakes should be able to stop the truck (which you can literally check with electric brake controllers).

Best of luck with your choices.

[jdm61]

Originally Posted by ocuyler

I agree with Islandtrader - my friends Honda Ridgeline, which is rated at 5000 pounds is an ideal vehicle for a 18/19/20'. We towed the 23 with a 2004 Suburban w/ 5.3, rated at 7200 pounds and it was fine, but not over kill. Our 2015 GMC Seirra with the same motor and towing capacity pulls the 23 much better. I think it's due, it part, to the newer 6 speed transmission and leaf spring vs. coil over seem to have better authority over the trailer.

The key to all this, aside from a well maintained trailer (lights, tires and bearings) are the brakes. NEVER under estimate the value of great brakes. My rule of thumb when towing heavier loads is that the trailer brakes should be able to stop the truck (which you can literally check with electric brake controllers).

Best of luck with your choices.

Otto, in some cases, especially with the American trucks and SUV's it is also the engine. My sister-in-law's Yukon Denali is rated at 8500 but it has the 6.2. I was checking the low priced Colorado/Canyon models and the 4 cylinders are rated at 3500, but the V6 and diesel go up to 7000! On the other hand, ALL VW/Audi/Porsche SUV's except for eh hybrids are rated the same within the model line regardless of whether hey have the gas V6, diesel or even the older 4.2 liter V8. Same thing with Rover.