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Location: Watertown, MN | Nate
I think everyone is right here, in one way or another. One thing that makes a difference is what type of vehicle it is, is it Full Size or Small truck, the wheel base make a big difference in the hanling of the vehicle, if it is a colorado or suv with shorter wheel base I think you will not like it, you will notice your front end getting light.
Second yes it is rated for 5,000 but probably also rated at about 8,000 for total load that includes truck weight, plus your boat plus people, supplies in boat and supplies in the truck.
If you don't go make frequent long trips, I would say you would be fine, but would add the tranny cooler if the vehicle did not come with a tow package, and also check with your dealer because you will not want to pull your vehicle in OD.
If you are pulling long distances frequently I would look at upgrading to a fullsize vehicle with V-8, much easier on tranny, lot easier on the engine, to pull with the V-6 to get the torque and HP, you will be running at much higher RPM, thus putting more wear and tear on engine and tranny. Also with the fullsize vehicle you will be running bigger disc brake, thus improving your stopping ability, than on a smaller vehicle.
Shep isn't the Ford 4.6 there small block V-8, I had that in my 97 150, it pulled 18' Alumacraft fine, but you could tell it was back there and when she went up hills.
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