TFD2001 wrote:
Is that a 3/4 ton? Is it 4 wheel drive as well? If you add weight for fuel or water you may start to push your rated capacity. The triple axle trailer will help a ton with stability, and 146 miles is not really a terribly far distance, so long as the trailer is in good working order. Would not recommend a load distributing system because that will not work well at all with the surge brakes (unless it's one of the rare systems that is designed for surge brakes). I think if you have a 3/4 ton, you should be fine, if it's a 1/2 ton, it might be a little uncomfortable/not safe.. I had a 29' Larson I pulled quite a few long distance drives with my 3/4 and was perfectly comfortable with it running 70 mph, but my half ton truck I had before, it was a white knuckle affair and prompted the need to upgrade to the 3/4.. She would have been a bit heavier than yours though. 4 wheel drive may be important for the ramp operations. Basically, in your case, what I'd do if it is a 1/2 is pull her out and drive it around locally, before your trip, and see how she feels.. With the surge brake setup, I'd make sure I gave myself plenty of stopping room.. What's the beam on that boat? Legally speaking, if it's over 8'6", you should permit for it, but the fact is, most cops just aren't going to mess with some guy just pulling his boat for recreation, unless you do something to warrant that kind of attention..
The beam is exactly 8'6" so I'm good legally but it's intimidating thinking about keeping something that wide in my lane. Thanks for your advise.