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

SexyAvalancheGrey said:

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?

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Christopher Manns said:

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...

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JohnC12 said:

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

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Badgertits said:

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?

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SexyAvalancheGrey said:

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

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SexyAvalancheGrey said:

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.

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