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Author: | bodenz [ Wed Oct 25, 2017 12:50 am ] |
Post subject: | hitch for boat towing |
My buddy is selling his b&w hitch. It is unused and still in the box so I'm thinking of buying it. Does anyone have personal experience on b&w hitches for boat towing? Is it really dependable? I'm a newbie when it comes to hauling a boat. Thanks for any inputs. |
Author: | 230 Mike [ Wed Oct 25, 2017 11:04 am ] |
Post subject: | Re: hitch for boat towing |
B&W is good stuff, but there’s more to it than that. How heavy is your total load (boat with full tanks, anchors & toys, trailer, spare tire, etc.)? If you haven’t weighed it you really should. Tongue weight? And what class hitch does he have, and does it fit your truck properly? |
Author: | bodenz [ Wed Nov 01, 2017 8:45 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: hitch for boat towing |
The total weight of my boat and trailer is around 7500 lbs and the hitch is a class III. |
Author: | Surface Interval [ Thu Nov 02, 2017 6:27 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: hitch for boat towing |
You might want to keep looking. From what I see, class 3 hitches are rated up to 6000lbs trailer weigbt and 600lbs tongue weight. I would not want to scrimp on the hitch. |
Author: | 230 Mike [ Sun Nov 05, 2017 6:45 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: hitch for boat towing |
You can get a new class IV (10K lbs) installed for $150. This isn’t a place to look for bargains. |
Author: | Oldav8tor [ Sun Nov 05, 2017 9:39 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: hitch for boat towing |
You haven't said what your tow vehicle is rated to pull. I know a guy who bought a 225 Sundowner and then realized his vehicle was only rated to tow 3500 lbs. The boat and trailer weighed more than 6000 pounds. I agree with previous posts - a hitch is no place to skimp. Tim |
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