Law was passed in FL some time ago that boat trailers after a certain length must have surge brakes. My tow vehicle is an older Tundra and it pulls my 1880 without a problem, now the mpg's however.... geesh..
Law was passed in FL some time ago that boat trailers after a certain length must have surge brakes. My tow vehicle is an older Tundra and it pulls my 1880 without a problem, now the mpg's however.... geesh..
2019 Vexus 1880 w/ Mercury Pro-XS 115 4-stroke, MK 80lb Fortex, Twin Helix 7 Birds, Pro II PowerPole. AEguideservice.com
2018 RAM 2500 Cummins here. Overkill, but I drive alot of miles for work as well and they hold their value!
VC Marine
Cashion Rods
Lew's
Vexus Boats
2022 Vexus VX21, 250 ProXS
Nissan Armada. Works fine for me so far.
If you want a mid sized SUV check out a Lexus GX. They are a true body on frame V8 mid sized SUV. The 2016/2017 CPO models are a great value. Most are going to have less than 30,000 miles on them with at least two more years unlimited mileage warranty. Their AWD sibling the Limited 4-Runner is a more basic choice with it's 4.0L V-6. I've pulled many a 20' glass bass boats with both a V8 and V6 bass boat. My wife decided to sway away from the 4-Runners for a while. That didn't last long, she wanted another V8 and the only way to get it was the Lexus. It's a HUGE step up in luxury. To say it's superior in luxury to my old Black Edition Ridgeline is a high bar. That little truck will surprise you when you hook up something, but you said you wanted a SUV.
Chrysler has some stout midsize SUV's for towing as well. The are not body on frame. They should handle any 20' bass boat just fine.
I would not expect a Passport to handle a big ole tin rig for long.
Right now I am pulling with a 19 Laramie Longhorn which does a great job, but next year it may be the same truck with a diesel, looks like the are getting some crazy MPG's out of the 3rd gen coming the 4 quarter.
Infiniti FX 37! I had to stay with the 1880 to make sure I kept weight a good bit below the 3500 lb tow capacity. I probably won't even be leaving the neighborhood to put in most of the time, so not a big deal. Hopefully a new tow vehicle will be in the works for next year.
2018 F-150 FX4 3.5 ECO Boost. AVX2080 XS Pro Merc 200
I pull my avx1880 with a v6 AWD chevy equinox. Pulls well, gas mileage is not great. Biggest issue is I cannot set up a 7 pin connector to disengage the surge brakes when backing up sometimes. So backing downhill or on level ground is ok but any incline is a no go.
Just traded that in for a 2016 F150 4x4 crew with the 2.7 EB.
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2020 White Vexus AVX 1880 Evinrude G2
Ultrex 80 MDI iPilot
Helix 9 G3N MSI
Helix 9 G3N MDI w/ MEGA 360
I tow my 1880 with a Tacoma 4.0L TRD. 13.6 mpg which is not great. 18.5 mpg combined city/highway empty....not great either. In Ohio brakes are mandatory for any trailer rated at 2,000 lb or greater. I would not be comfy towing with a uni-body but that is just me.
2020 VEXUS 1880 Victor Red
Merc 115 HP Pro XS
Minn Kota Ultrex 80 I-Link MDI
Helix 10 MEGA+ MSI
Helix 9 x 2 MEGA+ MDI
Live Image FFS
2021 Aluminum Trailer
10' Talons w/sandwich brackets
Once mine gets here it'll be towed by my Toyota Tundra. Build is supposed to start week after next!
2021 Vexus AVX 1880 Summit White
115 Mercury ProXS
Ultrex
Twin HBirds
Garmin 93
Garmin Livescope
2020 F350 way overkill ha ha I can not even tell its back there. Tows good for a single axle I was suprised avx 1980
I use a 2010 Mercury Mountaineer v6 to tow my 1880. It does bog down on a hill, and the MPG is not great. But for now it is fine. Don' tow in OD!
2020 Vexus AVX 1880
Evinrude E-Tec 135 HO
Ultrex
Lowrance
Looking at an 1980 with a Suzuki. Wondering how my 2019 V6 4x4 Tacoma would pull/stop. Thanks for an insight
Jeep Gladiator (7200lbs tow rating) for my AVX 1980. Does great and I live in a hilly area.
With Tow Rig resized.jpeg2020 Tundra.
1989 Geo Metro
Once my 1880 arrives first week of Sept it will be pulled with my 2015 Tundra crew max..Color matching boat and truck..
2024 Phoenix 818, Mercury 175 (3B414035) Trick Steps, 3 Garmin 106 SV,s, LVS 34. BoatEFX dual bow mount. Ionic 12V 125AH, 2 12V 100 ah LiTime’s for the TM. Minn Kota 345 PCL charger,
I have an explorer and pull a 18ft pontoon with it all the time. No issues except pulling out of water. Would stay within explorer/traverse size or bigger. Anything smaller and you’ll have issues. I have 4 kids with me normally at all times for the lake along with my wife and the explorer has been great. I know the pontoon doesn’t weigh much but is a giant kite going down the road. Also got a 17ft raycraft that it pulls great as well. More weight but less wind drag. Again always spins a little pulling boat out of water as it’s FWD. so do yourself a favor and get the AWD. For this reason I bought a 2019 Silverado 4wd which is a little overkill but use it to pull a 30ft camper as well.