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Matt Lang
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(Pete McKinney) wrote in message . com...
I know I will be buying a boat in a few years and I'm considering what
I will need to tow it. Currently, I own a Toyota Sienna and am about
to replace my other vehicle. The Toyota website says the Sienna has a
towing capacity of 3,500 pounds. Is this enough to pull a ski boat?
One of the vehicles I'm considering is the Tacoma, which also lists a
capacity of 3,500 pounds.
Would there be a towing difference between the two vehicles, or should
they perform about the same?
A few things to look for that come to my mind:
- Unless you only pull on level ground and short distance, have some
buffer for the boat weight and towing capacity
- 4 WD helps with pulling boats up slippery ramps
- Low gears particularly help with pulling boats up ramps AND backing
and maneuvering a boat trailer (as long as you can disengage your hubs
for that)
Matt
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