We can put 1000lbs or so in the bed. Which adds to your total GVWR. Which is why I said “technically” we can tow 7000.
Either way I have had zero issues towing 5500-6000 lbs worth of boat without a weight distribution hitch. Tongue weight is a huge thing to consider as well, my boat sits level attached to my truck so my tongue weight is optimal.
Is your rear suspension stock? As you said, your truck looks very level with your boat attached.
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Was there any noticeable improvements when towing with the SCREW? I want another SCAB and my 13 works ok now but if the longer wheelbase works some magic on stability I'd go with a SCREW this time. And my girlfriend would be ecstatic at my step toward being an actual adult... a truck that has room for kid seats.
My boat sits in the marina most of the time, so I have not towed it with my SCREW. I towed my utility trailer full of furniture and boxes a couple of months ago, but I did not have anything added to the rear suspension at the time. It towed the fully loaded trailer fine, but was sagging about 2" due to the factory leafs.
I wanted to buy a SCAB again, but after driving a SCREW and seeing for myself how much more room there is in the back, it was a no-brainer. It was also MUCH easier to find a SCREW with the features I wanted versus ordering a SCAB, since they are VERY hard to find on a dealers lot. (I looked for several weeks using a 1000 mile radius...) In the end, I went with Geisers/Deavers and 37s to help offset the longer look of the SCREW. So far, I have been very happy with its performance on and off the road, plus my wife really likes the extra room.
