Towing my boat for the first time with 3051s.

[jackpaulg]

I am going camping this weekend and bringing our boat. It weighs 2100 pounds. I'm going to be traveling over some fairly steep grades. is there any words of advice that I should have before I go thanks

[seagrace]

don't forget the bilge plug.

[kenandterry]

Don't try to be first....be smooth. Whatever speed sounds and feels good going up hill......same speed down. Use tow/haul button if you've got one.....or use manual shifter for engine braking down hill......save the brakes from burning out.

Enjoy.....nothing to it.

[benagi]

2100 lbs , shouldn't even notice it. I just got back from a 400 mile round trip pulling a 4000 lbs boat in high winds and steep grades going in and out of Salt Lake City. Our 3171 did a great job.

[jackpaulg]

Originally Posted by benagi

2100 lbs , shouldn't even notice it. I just got back from a 400 mile round trip pulling a 4000 lbs boat in high winds and steep grades going in and out of Salt Lake City. Our 3171 did a great job.

That is great to hear I was wondering how well it would do.

[Shadow57]

We pull a 2 horse trailer with no problems so far. I'm glad I don't have to back it up. I finally figured out the goose neck this seems so much harder.

Gas mileage is better without it but it weighs about 5500# loaded.

[jackpaulg]

On my way so far so good. Haven't got to the hills yet but it's towing great can't even feel it

[PhilG]

How are you launching the Boat? Hope you have a good ground guide, mine is hopeless! I installed a hitch on the front to make things easy. DON"T BE THAT GUY BLOCKING THE RAMP!!!

[benagi]

I've been backing trailers for years. No problem with the MH. Even taught the DW. Now I get in the boat and once in the water she is off to the parking lot . Have to omit , we do make a good team.