GEN 2 2018 Ford Raptor Towing Question

[Oldfart]

Mastercraft claims to custom build their own trailers in house from what their website says. Pics of facotry too hmmm not sure. I see your link looks like they may make it. Very interesting

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Are you saying its likely damaging to the boat trailer?

I would be concerned about damaging it without specifically talking to someone at Mastercraft. The travel trailers I've owned that used LD hitches had MASSIVELY heavier frames in the front tongue area where the bars attach compared to any boat trailer I've seen. Like the difference between a Raptor and a Honda Ridgeline.

 

[MikeEby]

I've pulled my Ski Nautique thousands of miles, to Texas and Florida with a standard hitch on a Chevy van in the 1980s, granted it was a lighter boat but never an issue.

Biggest issue with a boat trailer is make sure the wheel bearings are packed. Bearing Buddies help but removing the hub ever couple years and repacking them is also a good idea.

You might be over thinking this.

Mike

 

[Aaron]

 

[JMF]

I've pulled my Ski Nautique thousands of miles, to Texas and Florida with a standard hitch on a Chevy van in the 1980s, granted it was a lighter boat but never an issue.

Biggest issue with a boat trailer is make sure the wheel bearings are packed. Bearing Buddies help but removing the hub ever couple years and repacking them is also a good idea.

You might be over thinking this.

Mike

I may be. But I don't want it to be dangerous is all. The bearings are called vault. Apparently they never need a re pack. They're actually not openable I've heard? It's oil and grease or something at the same time.

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I would be concerned about damaging it without specifically talking to someone at Mastercraft. The travel trailers I've owned that used LD hitches had MASSIVELY heavier frames in the front tongue area where the bars attach compared to any boat trailer I've seen. Like the difference between a Raptor and a Honda Ridgeline.

It's also perhaps concerning that it's a swing away tongue and i have to mount the WD hitch adapter they sell to that section i think

 

[JMF]

http://www.mastercraft.com/knowledge/detail/Trailer-Hitch

Not even sure what they're completely saying.

 

[dude1782]

I️ think there’s a website that can answer towing questions specifically about raptors.


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[Smokeshow60]

I️ think there’s a website that can answer towing questions specifically about raptors.


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Towingwithyourraptor. Or something like that.. wish I had the link 4 ya

 

[mcote1]

Towingwithyourraptor. Or something like that.. wish I had the link 4 ya

.com for sure. It gives a good description on how you should tow carrying different amounts of weight. Very informative