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Discussion in 'Towing' started by BBQ BOY, Feb 17, 2009.

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  1. Apr 18, 2010 at 6:00 PM
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    My new (to me) boat. Four Winns 205 Sundowner 4400lbs w/o trailer... Just picked it up Saturday and towed it home 3 hours!

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  2. Apr 18, 2010 at 7:45 PM
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    Sweet boat.

    What are you guys doing for the rear suspension to compensate for the added weight?

    I may be picking up a Pro-line Stalker 170 very soon.
     
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  3. Apr 18, 2010 at 7:53 PM
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  4. Apr 18, 2010 at 7:56 PM
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    You will have no problems towing that boat.
    The TSB will make it better, but not necessary for that particular boat.
    I'd even venture to say it'll be a joy to pull.
     
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  5. Apr 18, 2010 at 7:59 PM
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    I don't think I can get the TSB. Mine is an 06 with 41k.

    I should know in the next couple days if I'll be picking up the boat. Pics to surely follow if so.
     
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  6. Apr 18, 2010 at 8:02 PM
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    Aftermarket AAL kits are available, but you'll be okay with the OEM.
     
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  7. Apr 18, 2010 at 8:04 PM
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    I still have the stock suspension. Boat trailer typically dont have that much tongue weight, mine doesn't squat at all w/ the boat. You will be fine with a 17ft.
     
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  8. Apr 20, 2010 at 4:17 PM
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  9. Apr 20, 2010 at 4:34 PM
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  10. Apr 20, 2010 at 5:53 PM
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  11. Apr 20, 2010 at 6:13 PM
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    Havent towed since I got em done. Ill keep everyone posted tho when I go out to river soon. I'll tell u tho she has got some pick up!
     
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  12. Apr 25, 2010 at 1:49 PM
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    truck is pretty dam squirley on the freeway with this.
    Need to get some bags for the rear suspension
     
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  13. Apr 25, 2010 at 5:01 PM
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    Air bags won't help with the "squirley" towing they'll only help keep you a bit level in the back. Too much tongue weight though and the front end of your truck will be light and that can cause squirley problems. Best way to fix the issue is to keep it under 60 and have a good sway control installed if you don't already have one. Reese Dual-Cam is recomended although I'm only using a friction sway on mine. My trailer is only 26' though which is actually right at the limits for what they recomend for the wheelbase. Longer the trailer + shorter wheelbase truck = additional sway issues.
     
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  14. Apr 25, 2010 at 5:37 PM
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    Just got home today from the 1st tow with the cobalt. Kind of a test trip for the truck and camper. All rain the 1st day. Cold at night however. It was 32 out in the a.m.
    Truck was dogging it up the hills. On the flats, it went well. I do want to get a wider axle for the camper and out the same size tires as the truck on it. Down the road a bit.[​IMG][​IMG]
     
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  15. Apr 25, 2010 at 5:39 PM
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    x2. Don't see many on Tacomas. Any more info?
     
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  17. Apr 25, 2010 at 5:43 PM
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    is it a 4 cylinder, Tims?
     
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  18. Apr 25, 2010 at 5:54 PM
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  19. Apr 25, 2010 at 6:01 PM
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    I have a few details to finish also. Gas filler, mud flaps, and a dual battery set up for the camper.
    Thanks for the compliments.
     
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