[Rhodes22-list] towing

[Goodness]

The boat doesnt weigh that much, but with bouncing forces etc. You need a margin of safety.  
A 3000 pound lift should be ok, but ask stan first of course.



On Nov 20, 2012, at 3:58 PM, Charles Nieman <blue66corvette at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Rummy
> 4500?? I did not realize it weighed that much. I've always used a full size pickup so never had a problem. 
> 
> Thinking of getting a lift for the boat and was thinking a 3000# would be enough. Maybe not??
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
> Charles 
> 
> On Nov 20, 2012, at 2:13 PM, R22RumRunner at aol.com wrote:
> 
>> Jim,
>> I'm glad you asked. Your hitch is not appropriate for towing a R22. The  
>> second issue is whether or not your towing vehicle is capable of towing close 
>> to  4500 pounds. Tell us about your vehicle?
>> 
>> Rummy
>> 
>> 
>> In a message dated 11/20/2012 12:59:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,  
>> jdewaa01 at gmail.com writes:
>> 
>> Help!!!  Before I head to Edenton in January to pick up my  recycled '95....
>> My hitch is rated at 3,500 lbs. max towing weight.   Is a 1-1/2 inch
>> receiver with a 2" ball sufficient? I don't know the exact  weight of the
>> boat, but I feel this may not be enough for the 600 mile  journey home. Even
>> at slow speeds.
>> Thanks  all,
>> Jim
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