Show us your tow rigs!

[SCP1]

Traded in the F-150.

 

[ndwiginton]

Just got my new to me tow rig on Saturday...2016 Chevy 3500HD LTZ

 

[adrianp89]

Just got my new to me tow rig on Saturday...2016 Chevy 3500HD LTZ

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you need a bigger boat now

 

[ndwiginton]

you need a bigger boat now

Yeah that's what I've been telling my wife!

 

[Anchorsaweigh]

Yeah that's what I've been telling my wife!

My wife has already given me my marching orders. She wants a 40' - 42' catamaran. We already have a buyer for our Catalina 36.

 

[zipper]

My wife has already given me my marching orders. She wants a 40' - 42' catamaran. We already have a buyer for our Catalina 36.

Now you are talking. My wife wants a catamaran too, she does not like heeling over.

 

[2kwik4u]

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Traded in the F-150.

I'm always on the fence if I should have gotten a Suburban/Yukon XL instead of my Sierra. Nice looking ride!

 

[ThunderRobo]

A Diesel SUVs is the usually the backbone of my weekend plans.

Leaps and bounds a better tow vehicle than my Tacoma.

 

[SCP1]

I'm always on the fence if I should have gotten a Suburban/Yukon XL instead of my Sierra. Nice looking ride!

Yeah after one weekend with it, I’m sold.

 

[2kwik4u]

Yeah after one weekend with it, I’m sold.

I had a 2003 Yukon for quite awhile. Didn't have the 3rd row, but was otherwise loaded. That thing was a tank, and would essentially go wherever I asked, and did whatever I asked. I was |..| that close to getting a Durango and switched last minute to the Sierra. At the time Ykon XL's were out of my price range in the years I wanted.

Maybe I can hold out until the Rivian R1S is available (and I have the budget for it).

Here's a post I made about my old one recently. https://jetboaters.net/threads/another-towing-question-212ss-and-2003-yukon-2wd.30153/#post-490194

 

[92hb_hb]

At 1st I was skeptical, but now it's proven to be more than capable..

 

[Liftr]

I just bought a new Jeep Gladiator. I’ll share it with my teenagers, and get away from using the Dually as a daily driver.
It is rated to tow #6,000 pounds. There is a Max Tow Package rated for #7,650. Of course I had to test that out! My 242X weighs about #5,500 on the trailer. It did “fine” on secondary roads at 55 MPH. I didn’t have any trouble getting up to speed on the highway, but felt unsettled with high speed traffic. It has been 25 years since I have used anything less than a 2500 or larger truck for towing. As such, I haven’t been pushed around by a trailer in a very long time.
My summary is we absolutely love the new Jeep Truck. I would have no reservations about using it to tow locally, just not the hour of highway driving I have to do. So, it will be used to tow the Jet ski, and look cool in the process!

 

[I_squared_r]

I just bought a new Jeep Gladiator. I’ll share it with my teenagers, and get away from using the Dually as a daily driver.
It is rated to tow #6,000 pounds. There is a Max Tow Package rated for #7,650. Of course I had to test that out! My 242X weighs about #5,500 on the trailer. It did “fine” on secondary roads at 55 MPH. I didn’t have any trouble getting up to speed on the highway, but felt unsettled with high speed traffic. It has been 25 years since I have used anything less than a 2500 or larger truck for towing. As such, I haven’t been pushed around by a trailer in a very long time.
My summary is we absolutely love the new Jeep Truck. I would have no reservations about using it to tow locally, just not the hour of highway driving I have to do. So, it will be used to tow the Jest ski, and look cool in the process!

Congratulations on your new truck. I test drove the Overland and it was nice. I just bought the Tacoma with 6400lb capacity so it's relieving to hear that a midsize can manage a 24ft

 

[Troch1]

I just bought a new Jeep Gladiator. I’ll share it with my teenagers, and get away from using the Dually as a daily driver.
It is rated to tow #6,000 pounds. There is a Max Tow Package rated for #7,650. Of course I had to test that out! My 242X weighs about #5,500 on the trailer. It did “fine” on secondary roads at 55 MPH. I didn’t have any trouble getting up to speed on the highway, but felt unsettled with high speed traffic. It has been 25 years since I have used anything less than a 2500 or larger truck for towing. As such, I haven’t been pushed around by a trailer in a very long time.
My summary is we absolutely love the new Jeep Truck. I would have no reservations about using it to tow locally, just not the hour of highway driving I have to do. So, it will be used to tow the Jet ski, and look cool in the process!

The one time I weighed my ‘18 242x on stock galvanized trailer, (full fuel and normal water toys) I was ~6300lbs. That might account for why your tow felt as it did...

 

[AZMark]

I just bought a new Jeep Gladiator. I’ll share it with my teenagers, and get away from using the Dually as a daily driver.
It is rated to tow #6,000 pounds. There is a Max Tow Package rated for #7,650. Of course I had to test that out! My 242X weighs about #5,500 on the trailer. It did “fine” on secondary roads at 55 MPH. I didn’t have any trouble getting up to speed on the highway, but felt unsettled with high speed traffic. It has been 25 years since I have used anything less than a 2500 or larger truck for towing. As such, I haven’t been pushed around by a trailer in a very long time.
My summary is we absolutely love the new Jeep Truck. I would have no reservations about using it to tow locally, just not the hour of highway driving I have to do. So, it will be used to tow the Jet ski, and look cool in the process!

Looks like the rear end is squatting a little extra with the boat. That can contribute to that feeling. My vehicle is rated for 8,500 lbs but it did that too. I put some $100 air bags on it and it was a big improvement.

 

[Liftr]

Looks like the rear end is squatting a little extra with the boat. That can contribute to that feeling. My vehicle is rated for 8,500 lbs but it did that too. I put some $100 air bags on it and it was a big improvement.

You’re right. I measured the drop at the hitch. It squatted down 4.5 inches.
I have not put the boat on the scale. I estimated the trailer weight at #1,200 pounds.
I’m rigged for storage now, but It may weigh more than I think...

 

[Jr15g]

Here is my contribution 2020 F-150.

 

[suke]

Here is my contribution 2020 F-150. View attachment 134911

Didn't wanna wait and get the 2021?

 

[Jr15g]

Didn't wanna wait and get the 2021?

I did but my old 07 FX2 died a few days before my move from VA to TN and I have no choice but to get the 2020. I do love it my new truck.

 

[adrianp89]

I did but my old 07 FX2 died a few days before my move from VA to TN and I have no choice but to get the 2020. I do love it my new truck.

a 13 year old truck died and you bought the same brand?