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Nushlie posted 04-09-2011 09:39 AM ET (US)
Gentlemen & Ladies:
Please recommend a vehicle that will tow a 190 Outrage. Once or twice per year a 800 mile trip will be needed.
Thanks.
Nushlie
Jefecinco posted 04-09-2011 10:15 AM ET (US)
Just about any pickup in the 150/1500 class plus any number of SUVs or even older station wagons. I saw a largish boat being towed by an older hearse a while back. The storage space in that thing must be huge.
Butch
Buckda posted 04-09-2011 11:36 AM ET (US)
If you're buying the boat from the dealer, combine the book weight of the boat, the weight of the engine and the weight of the trailer (provided by manufacturers). Add 700 lbs (or so).
Seek a vehicle with a GCVWR that is 500 lbs greater than the figure above plus the curb weight of the vehicle.
Pay NO ATTENTION to the "tow rating" of the vehicle. You want a vehicle that can comfortably tow the rig, plus 500 lbs of you (passengers) and fuel for those trips.
Also - for added safety, you may wish to insist that the trailer sold with the boat come with brakes. In some states, there may be legislation that mandates the use of trailer brakes (depending on the weight) and the vehicle you choose may have a rating that is dependent on the trailer having brakes.
boatdryver posted 04-09-2011 08:25 PM ET (US)
It makes a big difference which vehicle is appropriate/safe if very long steep mountain grades or high altitude are involved in your route.
JimL
conch posted 04-10-2011 08:27 AM ET (US)
Do you already have a Trailer? For once or twice a year you might want to simply rent a SUV for your trip.
Chuck

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Author	Topic: Towing
Nushlie	posted 04-09-2011 09:39 AM ET (US) Gentlemen & Ladies: Please recommend a vehicle that will tow a 190 Outrage. Once or twice per year a 800 mile trip will be needed. Thanks. Nushlie
Jefecinco	posted 04-09-2011 10:15 AM ET (US) Just about any pickup in the 150/1500 class plus any number of SUVs or even older station wagons. I saw a largish boat being towed by an older hearse a while back. The storage space in that thing must be huge. Butch
Buckda	posted 04-09-2011 11:36 AM ET (US) If you're buying the boat from the dealer, combine the book weight of the boat, the weight of the engine and the weight of the trailer (provided by manufacturers). Add 700 lbs (or so). Seek a vehicle with a GCVWR that is 500 lbs greater than the figure above plus the curb weight of the vehicle. Pay NO ATTENTION to the "tow rating" of the vehicle. You want a vehicle that can comfortably tow the rig, plus 500 lbs of you (passengers) and fuel for those trips. Also - for added safety, you may wish to insist that the trailer sold with the boat come with brakes. In some states, there may be legislation that mandates the use of trailer brakes (depending on the weight) and the vehicle you choose may have a rating that is dependent on the trailer having brakes.
boatdryver	posted 04-09-2011 08:25 PM ET (US) It makes a big difference which vehicle is appropriate/safe if very long steep mountain grades or high altitude are involved in your route. JimL
conch	posted 04-10-2011 08:27 AM ET (US) Do you already have a Trailer? For once or twice a year you might want to simply rent a SUV for your trip. Chuck