Looking for a tow vehicle for boat
Had to edit content regarding weight of boat. We may end up with a boat before next spring, so I’ve been looking for another tow vehicle to serve double duty as an occasional daily driver. If we ...
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Thanks for all the info, much appreciated. I guess what I was getting at was would the legal weight limit change along with the manufacturer's tow limit if only an axle ratio changed or the engine... basing on strength of tow vehicle. So if it was underpowered and not geared properly, I wouldn't care about a 10 mile tow on side roads. But that's way overthinking things so I get what you are saying.
I spoke with a few scale operators and they pretty much mimicked what you all said and they aren't looking for someone pulling a boat 500 lbs over limit for recreational activity...mainly commerce.
I don't mind the poor fuel economy of the 8.1 burb if it's not driven much..not going to find a 100K mile 2500 Sierra 6.6L for $8K that's in great shape so the price difference of the 8.1 is fine.
If I go with the 28' boat it won't get hauled down the highway. Will stay in the water most of the time and pulled out for cleaning, maintenance, or winter storage and would be a short haul under 10 miles.
I spoke with a few scale operators and they pretty much mimicked what you all said and they aren't looking for someone pulling a boat 500 lbs over limit for recreational activity...mainly commerce.
I don't mind the poor fuel economy of the 8.1 burb if it's not driven much..not going to find a 100K mile 2500 Sierra 6.6L for $8K that's in great shape so the price difference of the 8.1 is fine.
If I go with the 28' boat it won't get hauled down the highway. Will stay in the water most of the time and pulled out for cleaning, maintenance, or winter storage and would be a short haul under 10 miles.
