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Manual Taco Drivers: Towing Boat/Boat Launch

Discussion in 'Towing' started by RuckusReef, Dec 16, 2018.

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  1. Jan 9, 2019 at 5:34 PM
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    The manual Trd sport has a hill assist feature where you have a few seconds before the truck rolls back anyway
     
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  2. Jan 10, 2019 at 5:36 AM
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    That's correct. Especially with a tandem axle trailer you want to make sure you load is somewhat balanced on the trailer and you have the appropriate tongue weight.
     
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  3. Jan 10, 2019 at 5:38 AM
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    Surprisingly this helps a lot, it just took some getting used to for me. The manual Fords I towed with in the past had a foot emergency brake so I couldn't even do that trick to hold me on the hill.
     
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  4. Jan 14, 2019 at 1:07 PM
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    Do all the manuals have this feature? I have a 2017 2.7l AC SR 4x4 5MT and it has hill assist also. I don't tow a boat yet...
     
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  5. Jan 15, 2019 at 5:10 AM
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    Wife's Subaru has this feature (they call it "anti-rollback"), and I absolutely HATE it. It keeps your brakes jammed on for a bit while you're trying to go.
     
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  6. Jan 18, 2019 at 3:21 AM
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    Off-roads or pro do not
     
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  7. Jan 18, 2019 at 3:55 AM
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    Two "that would be nice" mods I may do someday on my Off Road are the "anytime e-locker" and the "2 wheel lo range" mods. both could come in handy on the boat ramp. I've wished I had the 2 wheel lo range mod quite a few times when backing uphill with my boat in tow but I could also see using it on the ramp. Being able to lock the rear diff without having to put it into 4wd would be great on the launch ramp.
     
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  8. Jan 18, 2019 at 5:11 AM
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    I agree about the 2 lo. It would be amazing for backing the boat back in to its precarious spot without roasting a clutch. Don't really have to worry about that now that I have an automatic though.
     
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