Towing boat behind 5th wheel
I am biulding a hitch to tow my 23 ft jet boat behind my 24.5 ft 5th wheel.my boat and trailer weighs 7100lbs. I don't know the tongue weight but I can't lift it and it is very heavy. I thought of ext...
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Brian Shack wrote:I guess only a boat owner understands the concept that the boat and trailer are two different vehicles - different registration, different specs, weights called out separately.
I guess I should clarify the boat and boat trailer weigh 7100 lbs. the 5th wheel is 6040 lbs empty
Extending the receiver definitely changes the dynamics on tongue weight. I looked at a motorcycle rack for the front of my truck, and although the carrier was rated for 500 lbs, the 2" receiver extension that was an option reduced that to 300 lbs per the manufacturer.
