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[QUOTE]Jerry Newman - 6/26/2020  4:08 PM

Assuming you're planning on 80-90% not towing with that vehicle?

I don't see why you'd wouldn't be okay with towing that size boat (3000lb) with two people and under 1000 pounds of gear…. you would still be under the recommended limit. Trailer surge brakes would be good, but some common sense and a little patience is probably just as important.  If you're going to do a lot of towing, you might want to consider stepping up in size.

Re: tow mode
I do *not* engage tow mode while towing (I'm not sure if this will work for you, best to consult owner's manual). However, when I'm at highway cruising speed and want to gradually slow down, I start by pushing the tow mode button to drop the transmission one gear down. On curves/hills where I need to decelerate, sometimes I don't even have to apply the brakes, and the lower gear helps to keep the rig under better control. This old school habit also helps to remove some of the wear and stress on the brakes.
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Posted 6/26/2020 4:08 PM (#962756 - in reply to #962732)
Subject: Re: Is 4500lb towing capacity enough for a 17-18' boat?

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Assuming you're planning on 80-90% not towing with that vehicle?

I don't see why you'd wouldn't be okay with towing that size boat (3000lb) with two people and under 1000 pounds of gear…. you would still be under the recommended limit. Trailer surge brakes would be good, but some common sense and a little patience is probably just as important. If you're going to do a lot of towing, you might want to consider stepping up in size.

Re: tow mode
I do *not* engage tow mode while towing (I'm not sure if this will work for you, best to consult owner's manual). However, when I'm at highway cruising speed and want to gradually slow down, I start by pushing the tow mode button to drop the transmission one gear down. On curves/hills where I need to decelerate, sometimes I don't even have to apply the brakes, and the lower gear helps to keep the rig under better control. This old school habit also helps to remove some of the wear and stress on the brakes.

Edited by Jerry Newman 6/28/2020 5:11 AM