M o e s l y 21

[FishStretcher]

The GVW for my 20 MA on a single axle aluminum bunk trailer is 4300 lb. I suspect empty, it is about 3500lb. It has surge brakes. This includes the 800 lb aluminum trailer.

I towed my 20 home from the prior owner behind an automatic 2WD 2.7 liter Tacoma. For 120 miles. I wouldn't do it again, but it also didn't drop the transmission in the street, either.

[jdm61]

Originally Posted by FishStretcher

The GVW for my 20 MA on a single axle aluminum bunk trailer is 4300 lb. I suspect empty, it is about 3500lb. It has surge brakes. This includes the 800 lb aluminum trailer.

I towed my 20 home from the prior owner behind an automatic 2WD 2.7 liter Tacoma. For 120 miles. I wouldn't do it again, but it also didn't drop the transmission in the street, either.

Thanks for the info. I was wonder what size trailer you needed. I was surprised that the Tacoma is only rated by Toyota for 3500 lbs. It seems like a larger truck that the old Colorado. The new diesel Colorado/Canyon series is rated for like 7000 but they only come in the extended cab Z71 or higher spec and who in their right mind is going to pay $37,000 for a compact pickup? Criminy!!!!! As my grandfather used to say, stuff has gone up since the war.

[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.

[72potter20]

Where in st. Pete are you?

[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