Towing with my 2018 Raptor

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Rocu2zzz

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I need help guys. I have a 2018 SCREW and I love that truck. I'm about to buy a boat. Loaded with gas, and on a trailer and I'm right at 8K lbs. I'm between a 25 foot Sea Hunt and a 25 foot Tidewater and they weight almost the same. I recently ordered Deaver HD leaf springs and the SVC hydraulic bump stop kit with the 2.5 Fox BS. Do you think I will be ok with this set up for towing the boat? I am new to boating and trailering. I have been looking at other F150s to maybe trade my truck in for a Lariat or King Ranch but I just love me truck.
 

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You're not logging big miles, so you probably will be fine if you take it easy. Search for weight distributing hitch for lots more info.
 

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A proper weight distribution hitch assembly along with the boat correctly positioned on the trailer is a must. Insure that the boat position puts ~10% of the total trailer weight on the ball to help with sway. If you are aren’t fluent with a WD hitch, have someone who knows them assist in setting it up for you the first time, there is no shame in engaging a pro the first time. Insure truck and trailer tires are properly inflated for towing. Good luck...
 
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A proper weight distribution hitch assembly along with the boat correctly positioned on the trailer is a must. Insure that the boat position puts ~10% of the total trailer weight on the ball to help with sway. If you are aren’t fluent with a WD hitch, have someone who knows them assist in setting it up for you the first time, there is no shame in engaging a pro the first time. Insure truck and trailer tires are properly inflated for towing. Good luck...
Thanks for info! Much appreciated
 

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Watch the the tongue weight but those deaver HDs will help a lot. No way would I tow that with stock springs. Short trips you will ( should) be just fine.
 
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Watch the the tongue weight but those deaver HDs will help a lot. No way would I tow that with stock springs. Short trips you will ( should) be just fine.
I saw a YouTube video and Ken Block was pulling a boat similar in weight and he had the SVC bumpstops and probably upgraded leaf springs and the truck looked leveled. I hope to attain same results while also being safe on road. Thanks for tip
 
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