[Rhodes22-list] towing

[Charles Nieman]

I've been thinking about an air lift .... based on what everyone has kindly posted I'm now thinking it will need to be closer to a 4000 - 4500 lift.... there are lots of used lifts available in the marina but wasn't certain what I would need... guess now I know and can negotiate from a position of knowledge..
 
Many Thanks
 
Charlie
 

> From: R22RumRunner at aol.com
> Date: Wed, 21 Nov 2012 07:45:49 -0500
> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] towing
> 
> I'm figuring boat, motor, trailer and all the associated gear that we keep 
> within our Rhodes, plus a slight fudge factor for safety. Trailering to the 
> maximum limits of a vehicle or hitch is not smart.
> A 3000 pound lift MIGHT work. Is it a mechanical lift or an air lift like I 
> have for our Chaparral?
> 
> Rummy
> 
> 
> In a message dated 11/20/2012 3:58:32 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, 
> blue66corvette at hotmail.com writes:
> 
> 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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