Towing a 25 cruiser

T.R. Bauer · Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2009 11:27 pm Post subject:

I would extend that to any Ford built after 1999 with the 7.3. I love mine. I have a 2000 F350 dually (13100 GVW) and haul a 12 foot 5000 pound camper on the back of it while towing a CD 22. Most of the time I wonder if the boat is even back there. For those of you that are mortified, I am well within GCWV and have an aftermarket superhitch that tows a zillion pounds even at 4 feet out.

While I know you can tow a CD 25 with many half-tons, the deciding factor for me would be how far you're going as little pickups are often very "busy" to drive when towing that much.

Good luck!

dchurch3 · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 12:37 am Post subject: Towing a CD 25

Becareful to make sure the hitch is rated for the weight. A hitch on a half ton may only be rated for a max of 5,000 lbs. My 1/2 ton Tahoe towed it - but I was exceeding the hitch rating and vehicle rating. This could result in the hitch coming off as well as liability for the owner if involved in an accident. My 3/4 ton truck and hitch are now rated correctly for the load I am towing.

journey on · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:04 pm Post subject:

Whatever type of truck you buy, remember that a Class 3 hitch is good for 6000# and a Class 4 hitch can handle up to 10,000#. They both have the same receiver size (2" X 2") And they both bolt on, so be careful. Any size truck can come with either hitch, so check.

The problem with having a truck big enough so that you don't notice the boat (and that's got to be a BIG truck,) is that you still have that truck without the boat. Gas mileage, stiff springs and all. And don't forget to price tyres.

Boris

localboy · Posted: Wed Oct 21, 2009 2:13 pm Post subject:

Yeah I'd love it if my F-250 had the mpg's and upkeep costs of a Prius but alas.... Laughing