Vehicle Towing Capacity - Conservatively Rated?
What 40hp weighs 208 pounds?
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Greetings,
The rated towing capacity for our Honda Odyssey van is listed at 1,000
pounds. I have a 13' Whaler, which weighs 580 pounds. Add the motor
(208 pounds), the trailer (200 pounds??) and some fluids, and I'm
right at capacity.
I don't foresee a problem on level ground (there's no mountains here
in the Tampa Bay area), but I wonder if I'd have a problem at the
ramp, with the front wheel drive.
I've never owned a boat/trailer combination, so I'm wet behind the
ears when it comes to towing capacities, etc.
Thanks!
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