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Nautiduck
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Response Posted - 05/06/2008 : 10:18:38

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">In many cases, towing capacities with the proper hitch means utilizing a weight distribution hitch that, with very few exeptions is used by boaters because in most instances it will not allow the trailer brakes to work. These hitches increase the towing capacity by better distributing the load on the towing vehicle. They are normally seen on travel trailers.
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The Equalizer is a load distribution hitch that also reduces sway. Best of all it does allow compression brakes to work. It is the perfect solution for boat towing. Many on this forum use them. Here is a photo:

Edited by - Nautiduck on 05/06/2008 10:19:04

GaryB
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Response Posted - 05/06/2008 : 11:08:19

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by dlucier
 C250 WB 3250lbs
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While that is somewhat better keep in mind that 3250lbs is an empty weight before you add the weight of the trailer. On top of that you have to add up the weight of gear and supplies.

The 4000lbs I mentioned for my SeaRay was also an empty weight INCLUDING the trailer. The boat was 2800 lbs plus 1200 lbs for the trailer. Fueling it up added an additional 265 lbs. Gear and supplies could easily add another 200 - 300 pounds, probably more.

As I also mentioned my Crown Vic could pull it OK until it came time to make an emergency stop.

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Cavitating
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Response Posted - 05/07/2008 : 07:00:44

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by Nautiduck
 <blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">In many cases, towing capacities with the proper hitch means utilizing a weight distribution hitch that, with very few exeptions is used by boaters because in most instances it will not allow the trailer brakes to work. These hitches increase the towing capacity by better distributing the load on the towing vehicle. They are normally seen on travel trailers.
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The Equalizer is a load distribution hitch that also reduces sway. Best of all it does allow compression brakes to work. It is the perfect solution for boat towing. Many on this forum use them. Here is a photo:

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That model that you have in the photo will allow compresion for the brakes to work. I use one when towing my 250 and it makes a BIG difference. Most of the ones available, don't allow for compression and the trailer brakes don't work.