Recommended Method For Moving 7500lb Boat Trailer Around In Tight Space
Question:
I have a 2008 Toyota Tundra Double Cab with the 5.7L engine. Im in the process of buying a boat which will weight ~7500lbs with the trailer and will be around 30-32foot long. I need to get it into a fairly tight space in my driveway. I would only be using the hitch for this purpose, literally ~80 feet of driving. With the expected tongue weight of this boat and trailer 750 to 850lbs, would this hitch handle the weight? It would be relatively static since its such a short distance and Id be moving at a snails pace. Thanks in advance for your reply.
asked by: Nathan
Expert Reply:
I have a different option for you, but the Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch # 65080 you were looking at for your 2008 Toyota Tundra is only rated for 500lbs tongue weight, so you will not be able to use it to move your 7500lbs boat trailer with 750-850lbs tongue weight.
Instead I recommend using a trailer dolly like the Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive # TVXL25 if your trailer uses a 2-5/16" hitch ball, or the # TVXL2 if your trailer uses a 2" hitch ball.
These trailer dollies are rated for up to 1000lbs tongue weight and 10000lbs trailer weight so it will work perfectly with your trailer and allow you to maneuver your boat trailer around in the tight space of your driveway.
I included videos of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.
Products Referenced in This Question
Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive - 2" Hitch Ball - 10,000 lbs
- Trailer Dolly
- Manual Dolly
- 10000 lbs Capacity
- 19 Inch Tall
- 20 Inch Tall
- Steel
- 2 Inch Ball
- Black
- Trailer Valet
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Trailer Valet XL Trailer Dolly with Chain Drive - 2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 10,000 lbs
- Trailer Dolly
- Manual Dolly
- 10000 lbs Capacity
- 19 Inch Tall
- 20 Inch Tall
- Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Ball
- Black
- Trailer Valet
more information >
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Draw-Tite Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Front Receiver Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Front Mount Hitch
- 500 lbs Vert Load
- 9000 lbs Line Pull
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Square Tube
- Draw-Tite
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