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Location: SUN PRAIRIE WI | I was reading the replies on the tow thread and seeing what other folks use to haul A boat and it seems like my vehivle is way too small I have A grand caravan with A 3.3 liter in it I just boght A lund alaskan that weighs about 1000 by the time you add the motor and everything else I am at the max towing weight I talked to A few folks before buying whom I thought they knew what they were talking about and they said it be fine then after looking in my van owners manual I realize I looked at the wrong column for weight definatly A error on my part.
So is mine too small one option is to upgrade to A 3.8 with A towing package the car dealer assures me that would be enough otherwise it is probably too late to cancel the order so then I may just have to sell it before I even ever use it.
Buying A pick up is realy not A option. |
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Location: Davenport, IA | 1000 lbs won't be a problem. I know plenty of people that have towed more with the same combination. Make sure you have an external transmission cooler. The 3.8 definitely has a lot more low end torque. The new 3.6 has a lot of power but is incredibly smooth. The gas mileage is a little better too. It is being adapted to be used in every Chrysler vehicle with a V6. |
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Location: SUN PRAIRIE WI | The brochure has the weight at 1000 I am pretty sure that is with out the motor so with motor and everything I am guessing 2000 lbs I just did A little research on the internet and from what I found it seems like towing and caravans are not A good combo I have spent about 3 months researching boats and everything that goes with it and lots and lots of time but I failed on the towing part miserably |
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Location: Milwaukee, WI | I've been towing a 2000lb+ boat/trailer rig behind V-6 motor/auto-tranny equipped Chrysler vehicles (2 different ones) for 10 years with no broken engines or transmissions. If you are a careful driver and stay on-top of vehicle maintenence, you could do it too.
But, it sounds like you've already convinced yourself otherwise, so go with your gut. Things usually end up best that way. |
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| boat = 1,000 Lbs+, Motor 600-700 Lbs +Trailer 600-800 Lbs,.+ Gear and fuel, and Boozz== 300Lb.,...... This equils about 2,600-2,800 Lbs.
You would be WAY under powered to tow this type of rig with this bulldozer motor. ! come on,..... Drive something with some BALLS!!! |
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Location: SUN PRAIRIE WI | I did not even think about the trailer |
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Edited by may2hoo 2/6/2012 12:33 AM
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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | Hiya,
Seeing as though you are towing a boat that (if I read the original thread correctly) would weigh 1000 pounds with motor and gear, I would say you would be doing fine. Most vehicles are rated lower than what they can really handle for purposes of safety and manufacturer liability most notably for those drivers out there who think they can do just whatever they want....those types who really could get a darwin award if they put their mind to it... 
If the boat and gear only weigh around 1000 pounds, the trailer itself will probably be around 400 or so at most (I'm guessing this is a 14 foot boat w/ maybe a 25hp motor?)
The only concern I would have would be the ramps on which you plan on launching your boat at. If the ramp is steep, you might find it harder to get out of the water, and if the ramp is sand, it may only dig down....
Steve
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| Looks like you got yourself a 16 foot Alaskan, by the weight. It's not so much the goin', but the stoppin' where some vehicles fall short on towing. Engine and tranny coolers will help keep the motor and tranny healthy.
Stopping will be aided tremendously with trailer brakes. Brakes can be added to any trailer.
I agree with Steve on the ramps. I've seen many FWD vehicles spin the front tires trying to pull out of a ramp. Can you get the van with AWD?
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| Good Point Shep!!
Brakes would be extremely valuable!! Stopping that rig in a hurry if need be is a huge issue.
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Location: SUN PRAIRIE WI | I talked to my mechanic and he says if I go to the 3.8 with factory tow package I will be fine sure beats buying A 2nd vehicle that I use only for towing.
How much dies the trailer brakes cost |
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Location: SUN PRAIRIE WI | And to clarify I bought the alaskan 1800 so probably about 2500 lbs after adding all things up |
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| I've towed a ranger 619 many times with a honda odyssey v 6. Is it ideal no but does it work? Yep. My trailer does have a single set of brakes on a ttwin ax trailer and they do help. You do need to think further ahead though when driving in heavy traffic or cities. Of course the 619 weighs weighs in at 4900 with relatively mild gear and 12 gal of gas, including trailer. I have had some issues getting out of steep launches or wet and sandy launches, but you should be sitting in decent shape with a boat that weighs 2500, just use your head and take it slow. |
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| 3.3liter is not small for an outboard motor |
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Location: Elk River, Minnesota | Hiya,
If you take a look at ebay and type in "surge brake kit" you can find two major brands: Kodiak and Tie Down. Tie Down has a full kit with coupler, hoses, etc for somewhere around I believe $400 or so. Kodiak has the calipers and disc brakes only for around $249 or so...you'd have to buy the hoses and coupler for that one.
I am seriously thinking of adding them to my trailer (2400 pound shoreland'r, with a 165 navigator on it). I'm pulling with a Dodge Ram, but that extra security is definitely nice, and even though the truck can stop the boat without any issue, the wear on the truck brakes would be less...
Steve
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