Launch/Retrieve 2 SeaDoos with Flex Limited FWD
#1
Launch/Retrieve 2 SeaDoos with Flex Limited FWD
I recently purchased 2 SeaDoos. Each of them weighs 790lbs. The trailer weighs 800 lbs. Plus 125lbs of gasoline on the trailer and some life vests, etc.
I'm guessing 2600 lbs total.
We have a 2013 Ford Flex Limited FWD which has the towing package. The brochure http://www.ford.com/resources/ford/gene ... x_oct1.pdf says 4500 lbs maximum. So we're 1900 lbs less.
I know the Flex can tow the SeaDoo's but what I'm worried about is retrieving them from the lake/river, etc. Will I have issues pulling them out of the water with the FWD? I see lots of people on different forums talking about 90's minivan's which pull 3000lb boats out of the water with no issues.
Does anyone have any experience with a boat or SeaDoo's and going up the launch ramps? I know not all launch ramps are equal and some may not be as steep or different type of concrete, etc. But for the most part.
We also have a 2003 Expedition 5.4l RWD which we will use sometimes as well and I know that will have no issues since I've launched boats with it.
Thanks
I'm guessing 2600 lbs total.
We have a 2013 Ford Flex Limited FWD which has the towing package. The brochure http://www.ford.com/resources/ford/gene ... x_oct1.pdf says 4500 lbs maximum. So we're 1900 lbs less.
I know the Flex can tow the SeaDoo's but what I'm worried about is retrieving them from the lake/river, etc. Will I have issues pulling them out of the water with the FWD? I see lots of people on different forums talking about 90's minivan's which pull 3000lb boats out of the water with no issues.
Does anyone have any experience with a boat or SeaDoo's and going up the launch ramps? I know not all launch ramps are equal and some may not be as steep or different type of concrete, etc. But for the most part.
We also have a 2003 Expedition 5.4l RWD which we will use sometimes as well and I know that will have no issues since I've launched boats with it.
Thanks
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
mdntblu
Conventional (Bumper Pull) Towing; Travel Trailers & Pop-ups
2
05-17-2016 03:29 PM
pongolo
Flatbed, Car, Boat, Utility, Horse & Misc. Trailer Towing
3
06-03-2010 11:14 AM
damone
1997-2006 Expedition & Navigator
21
03-12-2004 08:16 AM