Anyone tow with their Gen 3 yet?

[elking]

It’s not exactly an ATV, but the sled is around 500 lbs dry so maybe a good point of reference. I also trailer it with another sled. Total weight of that is around 1500 lbs so not a lot. Truck is entirely stock. No issues with any of it.

Thanks for the pics. Much appreciated. I have a Polaris 500 sportsman that was no problem with my Toyota Trd pro so should be ok with the Raptor as well. I just have not tried it yet.

 

[GCATX]

 

[GDITheMan]

tows way better than my gen 2/1

Looks like a G23. Nice. How far do you tow it and did you change springs or anything else? We rent a G23 when we go to Miami in the winter. I dig the Nautique cockpits.

 

[GDITheMan]

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I have a similar utility trailer I setup for towing the dirt bikes when I had a Cayenne. I'm planning on hauling bikes in the bed. Any reason you are using the trailer? Loading is much easier on the trailer.

 

[GCATX]

I have a similar utility trailer I setup for towing the dirt bikes when I had a Cayenne. I'm planning on hauling bikes in the bed. Any reason you are using the trailer? Loading is much easier on the trailer.

A buddy gave me the 5x10 trailer is the main reason. It also tilts, which is nice. Loading into a truck bed is no fun, I've had a few falls. lol

I carry ladders and tools in the tuck bed, so it's nice not to have to unload everything and still have room for riding gear and gas.

 

[TriGui]

plan to pull a 5600 lb boat, glad to see they can handle it somewhat.

 

[98Craig]

Got a malibu 23MXZ with about 5500lbs plus trailer 1500lbs. I've towed almost 1000 miles since I got this truck (2022 so all last season). It does just as well as my old F-150 platinum max tow package. Acceleration is better, braking actually feels better as well. Ride is about the same. With a good trailer there should be no sway. I've got 18 inch wheels on my trailer and it rides very smooth. Past boats had the trailer with (I believe) 15 inch wheels and upgrading those made a huge difference in tracking and sway. As for the truck, I added the timbrens and am looking at the bags if they ever release specific for gen 3. Right now, loaded, the truck will rest on the timbrens (as it's supposed to) so 1.5 inch sag. Ride is unaffected when not towing....except over big bumps or trying to get air! You will notice a more pronounced "bounce" in the back. I had a sag of an inch on my old truck as well. I used bags on it and really liked them. Hope this helps.

 

[Tbogo]

For those interested Ford's website (https://www.ford.com/support/vehicle-dashboard) now has a Towing Calculator. Put in your VIN and it will tell you how much tongue weight and towing capacity you have.

 

[GDITheMan]

Got a malibu 23MXZ with about 5500lbs plus trailer 1500lbs. I've towed almost 1000 miles since I got this truck (2022 so all last season). It does just as well as my old F-150 platinum max tow package. Acceleration is better, braking actually feels better as well. Ride is about the same. With a good trailer there should be no sway. I've got 18 inch wheels on my trailer and it rides very smooth. Past boats had the trailer with (I believe) 15 inch wheels and upgrading those made a huge difference in tracking and sway. As for the truck, I added the timbrens and am looking at the bags if they ever release specific for gen 3. Right now, loaded, the truck will rest on the timbrens (as it's supposed to) so 1.5 inch sag. Ride is unaffected when not towing....except over big bumps or trying to get air! You will notice a more pronounced "bounce" in the back. I had a sag of an inch on my old truck as well. I used bags on it and really liked them. Hope this helps.
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Great info. Thank you

 

[Hemmy]

For those towing surf boats, what boats do you have?

I have an X20 and for a short boat it's heavy at 4900 lbs dry. Add the trailer ~1500 lbs. I'm at 6400 lbs without fuel and stuff in the boat.

I'm looking at Geiser springs thanks to Braapter's suggestion. But I don't want to increase bed height for loading dirt bikes.

I have a Malibu 21 VLX. I got it on a CAT scale last year and boat, full tank of gas, and trailer was just shy of 6k lbs. Maybe I need to adjust my drop hitch a bit, cause I wasn't totally happy with the feel of the boat behind me. The boat appeared level when I set it up but the trailer wanted to get a little loose at times. I know this can happen if the hitch is sitting too high so I might mess with it and see if dropping it down one on my drop hitch helps.