Hitch Hauling a Jet ski....not just for offroading

[SexyAvalancheGrey]

Took a quick shot tonight of the truck before I go surf riding tomorrow. Everyone associates this truck with just off roading....what outdoor activities do you guys use it for?

 

[Christopher Manns]

Nice!
How much does that jetski weigh? and did you put springs int eh back to accommodate that weight? do you get a bunch of sag?
I want to hitch carry a motorcycle but I'm still trying to figure out impacts...

 

[Raptorman19]

Pulled our Pontoon very well. I was surprised how well it did.

 

[JohnC12]

View attachment 124253 Took a quick shot tonight of the truck before I go surf riding tomorrow. Everyone associates this truck with just off roading....what outdoor activities do you guys use it for?

Out of curiosity, how do you launch your ski? Just back it in and drive it off?

 

[Badgertits]

I didn’t even know you could do that, but w/ the rather insignificant weight of jet ski on trailer (insignificant relative to hanging it off the ass end) - why do that vs. tow it traditionally?

Like what’s the upside/benefit? Being able to go someplace w/ the ski you wouldn’t otherwise due to hanging trailer off the back? Like off-roading to a remote lake or beach?

 

[SexyAvalancheGrey]

Nice!
How much does that jetski weigh? and did you put springs int eh back to accommodate that weight? do you get a bunch of sag?
I want to hitch carry a motorcycle but I'm still trying to figure out impacts...

I have sumo springs in the rear. The ski weighs about 320lbs. I have zero sag. The hitch is a class 4 so it can handle 500+ lbs for tongue weight.

 

[SexyAvalancheGrey]

Out of curiosity, how do you launch your ski? Just back it in and drive it off?

I just use a jet ski cart and slide it on and off and launch the ski.

 

[SexyAvalancheGrey]

I didn’t even know you could do that, but w/ the rather insignificant weight of jet ski on trailer (insignificant relative to hanging it off the ass end) - why do that vs. tow it traditionally?

Like what’s the upside/benefit? Being able to go someplace w/ the ski you wouldn’t otherwise due to hanging trailer off the back? Like off-roading to a remote lake or beach?

I can now go on the parkways. Saves me 20 minutes on my drives. I don’t have to worry about finding routes that don’t have parkways, which it mainly is on Long Island.

 

[JohnC12]

I just use a jet ski cart and slide it on and off and launch the ski.

I've been boating/trailering all my life and I've never seen that done before... very clever!

 

[Christopher Manns]

I have sumo springs in the rear. The ski weighs about 320lbs. I have zero sag. The hitch is a class 4 so it can handle 500+ lbs for tongue weight.

Class IV? the tag on my '18 says 500# max tongue carry weight. Did you replace your hitch and if so with what?
I'd never heard of the Sumo Springs, It looks like that may do what i need in terms of Sag if the Hitch can handle the weight.