Tow a ski boat behind a TC?
Hi everyone - been studying up on how to tow a boat behind a truck camper. Kind of out of the blue, my wife and I have recently bought a ski/surf boat (2005 Mastercraft x10) and have absolutely falle...
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I have a similar setup to what you are contemplating.
I regularly pull my 2005 Mastercraft X30 (slightly larger and heavier than your X10). That fact, plus my SRW truck, steered me away from any TC with a slide. When I was shopping, I considered the 855s. I think you will find that almost any TC with a slide will tip the scales at greater than 4,000 lbs when loaded up with gear, water, etc.
I also agree, the tongue weight is considerably less than the typical 10% factor used, a good thing since you will most likely need to use an extension. Unless you are getting a superhitch, the extension will greatly limit the amount of tongue weight you can place on your hitch.
In the end, I ended up going with my Wolf Creek 850. I am still within tire limits and RAWR, but over in GVWR when loaded up. Anything larger than what I have and I would be way over both by at least 1,500 lbs
Looking back, I wish I would have bought the dually that was sitting right next to my truck on the lot (it was even the same price). I rarely hear people say "man, I bought too much truck!".
I regularly pull my 2005 Mastercraft X30 (slightly larger and heavier than your X10). That fact, plus my SRW truck, steered me away from any TC with a slide. When I was shopping, I considered the 855s. I think you will find that almost any TC with a slide will tip the scales at greater than 4,000 lbs when loaded up with gear, water, etc.
I also agree, the tongue weight is considerably less than the typical 10% factor used, a good thing since you will most likely need to use an extension. Unless you are getting a superhitch, the extension will greatly limit the amount of tongue weight you can place on your hitch.
In the end, I ended up going with my Wolf Creek 850. I am still within tire limits and RAWR, but over in GVWR when loaded up. Anything larger than what I have and I would be way over both by at least 1,500 lbs
Looking back, I wish I would have bought the dually that was sitting right next to my truck on the lot (it was even the same price). I rarely hear people say "man, I bought too much truck!".
