Weigh of skeeter zx 200 plus trailer

[BobbyBBass]

Hey guys anyone know they weight of skeeter zx 200 plus trailer , My truck is a f150 v6 want to make I can my boat with out problems, Anyone tow with  2013f150 with v6 and how did your truck handle it, Thanks

[fishnkamp]

Call Skeeter for the weight.  Check your trucks "max combined weight rating". It should be found on the sticker on your truck door or jam. This is the same sticker that tells you the tire sizes ans air pressure.

 

If it is not there then you should find out that info in the owners manual that came with your truck.

To tow that boat I would recommend you check with the dealer and find out what Ford offered as a trailer package. If you do not have it on your truck I would find out what it would cost to add it.

 

 In my case I have a Chevy S-10 V6 ZR2. That included a factory wire harness for towing with, a frame hitch, external engine oil cooler and a bigger transmission cooler.

 

Lastly, your truck will benefit greatly from having brakes on your trailer.  Many times I rely on the surge brakes to help when going down a steep grade, the trailer brakes will help slow down the truck enough I can barely use the truck brakes.

 

I have a friend that tows a 19 foot Ranger bass boat with a Toyota Tacoma, one of the older smaller ones, nott he big ones they make now. He has no real problems. 

[wyattc]

ecoboost?

[jimf]

I think you are fine, and I would have said that without any data.    Truck, bass boat ... probably ok.    I just did a quick search to verify

 

http://www.ford.com/resources/ford/general/pdf/towingguides/13flrv&tt_f150.pdf

 

5,500 pounds is the minimum trailer weight, and I'm sure that boat fully loaded is under that.  

[BobbyBBass]

On 5/1/2017 at 10:55 PM, fishnkamp said:

Call Skeeter for the weight.  Check your trucks "max combined weight rating". It should be found on the sticker on your truck door or jam. This is the same sticker that tells you the tire sizes ans air pressure.

 

If it is not there then you should find out that info in the owners manual that came with your truck.

To tow that boat I would recommend you check with the dealer and find out what Ford offered as a trailer package. If you do not have it on your truck I would find out what it would cost to add it.

 

 In my case I have a Chevy S-10 V6 ZR2. That included a factory wire harness for towing with, a frame hitch, external engine oil cooler and a bigger transmission cooler.

 

Lastly, your truck will benefit greatly from having brakes on your trailer.  Many times I rely on the surge brakes to help when going down a steep grade, the trailer brakes will help slow down the truck enough I can barely use the truck brakes.

 

I have a friend that tows a 19 foot Ranger bass boat with a Toyota Tacoma, one of the older smaller ones, nott he big ones they make now. He has no real problems. 

Thank you I did send skeeter a email asking for the weight waiting to hear from there

1 hour ago, jimf said:

I think you are fine, and I would have said that without any data.    Truck, bass boat ... probably ok.    I just did a quick search to verify

 

http://www.ford.com/resources/ford/general/pdf/towingguides/13flrv&tt_f150.pdf

 

5,500 pounds is the minimum trailer weight, and I'm sure that boat fully loaded is under that.  

Thank you jimf That helps out a lot  .

On 5/1/2017 at 10:55 PM, fishnkamp said:

Call Skeeter for the weight.  Check your trucks "max combined weight rating". It should be found on the sticker on your truck door or jam. This is the same sticker that tells you the tire sizes ans air pressure.

 

If it is not there then you should find out that info in the owners manual that came with your truck.

To tow that boat I would recommend you check with the dealer and find out what Ford offered as a trailer package. If you do not have it on your truck I would find out what it would cost to add it.

 

 In my case I have a Chevy S-10 V6 ZR2. That included a factory wire harness for towing with, a frame hitch, external engine oil cooler and a bigger transmission cooler.

 

Lastly, your truck will benefit greatly from having brakes on your trailer.  Many times I rely on the surge brakes to help when going down a steep grade, the trailer brakes will help slow down the truck enough I can barely use the truck brakes.

 

I have a friend that tows a 19 foot Ranger bass boat with a Toyota Tacoma, one of the older smaller ones, nott he big ones they make now. He has no real problems. 

When I bought the truck ,I thought it had max tow it doesn't It has the tow haul shift with trailer hitch Its a 2013 f150 with 3.7 v6 with 3.73 gear ratio .It has a small radiator in front of big one its like 3" wide lenght of regular radiator mite upgrade that to bigger cooler . So i should be fine just nervous thanks for reply

[BobbyBBass]

Thanks guys for the reply, It's a f150 2013 with 3.7 v6 and 3.73 gear ratio It's not like my old v8 but love the truck . Went on site got some advice on how to use the tow haul shift , So feeling a lot better towing this weekend . Can't wait for the tournament . This is a great site 

[BobbyBBass]

Thanks jimf, I towed it today wasn't bad can't wait till sunday for tourny . Still haven't heard from skeeter only total weight of boat and trailer sent email few days ago . Like you said and others I should be fine.