what does a 22v + trailer weigh?

[balti]

He all

I am in the process of updating my vehicle to tow my new 22v (due end June). I saw on the www.tige.com site that the boat is 3945 lbs DOES THAT INCLUDE THE TRAILER or NOT. If not what is the combined mass?

Hope you'all can help.

Karl

[smendez]

It does not include the trailer.

I don't believe it includes the tower, any ballast system you may have (filled, unfilled or lead), or gas.

Add 1,200 lbs for the trailer, about 150-175 for the tower (someone please correct me on this one, it's my estimate) and 38 gallons at 8 lbs / gallon for gas.

Using these numbers, your rig comes to 5,600 give or take a few pounds.

Don't forget to add the weight of your gear if you're taking a week's vacation somewhere and decide to put it in the boat.

[raythompson]

I tow a 22V with a Ford F-150 with the towing package. That towing package gives me a 6500 pound towing capacity. It includes a higher ratio rear-end, transmission cooler (mandatory for towing), engine oil cooler, bigger radiator, trailer wiring, larger brakes, and a heavier duty transmission.

Tell your dealer what you are towing and they can configure a proper vehicle. Remember also that pulling is not the real issue (except up a ramp), but stopping that puppy. Make sure your trailer brakes are in good shape and working.