Mitsubishi Endeavor and 1988 28’ pontoon

[Shepherds Ride]

I have been trying to find out the total weight of my pontoon and trailer combo<br />This is what I found:<br /><br />Pontoon (unloaded): 1840 (NADA)<br />Motor (Yamaha 90): 0260 (NADA)<br />Trailer (Loadrite 28T-4100HGG1): 1200 (Loadrite website)<br />Total 4300 <br /><br /><br />I have been towing it with the Endeavor that has factory towing package of 3500 lbs. So if the numbers are correct I have to buy a new towing vehicle. I would like to get a small truck if possible. (A F550 Dually Diesel 4X4 would be nice but who has the $). <br /><br />What min. towing rating should I be looking for when buying a new/used truck? Also if I buy used how do I know it a truck has a towing package? I know the just because it has a hitch and a trans cooler it does not necessarily have the towing package.<br /><br />Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[Realgun]

Re: Mitsubishi Endeavor and 1988 28’ pontoon

Your probably looking at 5000 after you hav added gas water toys and such to the toon. I would think a 1/2 ton truck would be fine. Not a small Ranger or Canyon either.

 

[JB]

Re: Mitsubishi Endeavor and 1988 28’ pontoon

Lots of good mid size trucks and UVs are rated for 5,000lb (with tow package), Ride.

 

[Shepherds Ride]

Re: Mitsubishi Endeavor and 1988 28’ pontoon

Thanks,<br /><br />Realgun and JB,<br /><br />I just thought about this:<br /><br />Because the pontoon is 28' long would it be a good idea to stay away from short wheel base trucks?<br /><br />PS: Why did I ever see my E350 van?

 

[craze1cars]

Re: Mitsubishi Endeavor and 1988 28’ pontoon

A "Towing package" on light duty trucks indeed generally consists of little more than a hitch, trailer wire harness/plug, and a tranny cooler. A numerically higher axle ratio and limited slip differential are also good to look for, but are usually options that are separate from a factory tow package. If you're looking at newer Chevy's, many have a "tow/haul" mode button on the end of the shifter...this is a sure clue it's likely factory-equipped to tow. I'm not real familiar with the other brands.

 

[Shepherds Ride]

Re: Mitsubishi Endeavor and 1988 28’ pontoon

FYI: Why did I ever SELL my E350 van?<br /><br />Me good English!

 

[tommays]

Re: Mitsubishi Endeavor and 1988 28’ pontoon

the base chevy pickup (WT) work truck which has dual zone A/C , auto, radio and such will be 13000 dollars with rebates till the 31 of may <br /><br />i bought one in 2003 and you just cant do better in a full size truck for that dollar amount<br /><br />the most supriseing part is that we prefer to travel in it because the seats are sweet and it realy does get 21 MPG when your not towing<br /><br /><br />tommays

 

[Nos4r2]

Re: Mitsubishi Endeavor and 1988 28’ pontoon

You'll probably find that a short wheelbase is easier for reversing.It's more like driving a semi and it's a lot easier to reverse a semi than a boat and trailer IMHO (I do both on a regular basis).Short wheelbase's tend to have a better turning circle too.<br /><br />Try one and see what you think-it's just an opinion.

 

[jlinder]

Re: Mitsubishi Endeavor and 1988 28’ pontoon

The books give you 4300# dry. Add about 200# for fuel to get to 4500#. <br /><br />Now think of anchor, water, cooler, etc. and you get an easy 200# more. Now at 4700#<br /><br />Rule of thumb that I like is to not exceed 80% of the tow vehicles or hitch rating. If you do that, you are looking for a vehicle with a 5875# tow rating or better.<br /><br />Think of it this way - if you are buying a vehicle does it make sense to get something that is at the limit, or get something that will have some headroom?<br /><br />Are you ever going to go into the mountains? If so, you will want to have more than the minimums.

 

[Shepherds Ride]

Re: Mitsubishi Endeavor and 1988 28’ pontoon

Jack L,<br /><br />I will only be towing on flat ground and only about 1 mile or so. (Ramp is part of the community) <br /><br />I have always liked Nissans (have one with 210k and still going strong) so I may be looking at the Frontier Crew Cab. It is rated at 6100 lbs and that should give me some extra room for the coolers of beer. <br /><br />Plus, I will have room for the dogs in the back. (No wet dog smell in the SUV)