Do you want to take your boat out in Princeton and spend your weekends near the water? Before you head on out to Biscayne National Park or R Hardy Matheson County Preserve, make sure you know all the proper steps to boat towing, so you can bring your boat safely to your destination. Whether you drive a RAM 1500 or a heavy-duty pickup, like the RAM 2500, learn how to tow your boat below.
Before you start towing your boat across Key Largo, you should do the following steps to ensure your boat trailer is coupled properly and securely to your tow vehicle:
After doing these steps, you should go over a pre-trip trailering checklist to make sure your boat, trailer, and vehicle are ready to go. The checklist includes:
Knowing what towing capacity you need for your particular boat is equally important, as the weight of boats can vary significantly. Always check and see if your tow vehicle has the necessary towing capacity to handle hauling your boat. You should look at your owner’s manual to determine the Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) capacity, which is the weight limit for the combined vehicle, loaded trailer, and people and gear in the vehicle. You’ll also want to ensure that your trailer hitch is rated for the weight of the boat and trailer.
If you have a RAM truck, whether it be the RAM 2500 or RAM 1500, you’ll know that these models have a high maximum towing capacity, but your exact configuration may have a different towing capacity. If you drive a RAM 3500 near Florida City, chances are your RAM 3500 towing capacity will be higher than the RAM 1500 and RAM 2500. Here’s a quick refresher on how much each truck can haul up tow:
Whether you’re working with the RAM 3500 towing capacity or a generous towing amount of another vehicle in Homestead, always take all of the proper steps to ensure you’re towing your boat safely on the road. If you have any questions about the process, feel free to contact our team in Homestead and we’d love to help you out!
