Big rig!

The key to every suv and van is exceeding the payload before you add the tongue weight. My buddy and his family who all 4 of them weight less than 400lbs upgraded the suspension on this sienna for regular tent camping trips. Roof top box, is the sign that a large family are packing enough inside the vehicle to put it well over payload.

Funny that he has the oversize flags on but the trailer is set up so poorly.

What is the over under on the tires being over max load as well?
 
Specs on the Armada say max 5000lbs tow capacity / 500lbs tongue weight. Capacity is increased to 8500/850lbs with weight distribution hitch (none visible).

Any guesses on the weight of that boat/trailer combination. I suspect its got a full fuel/water load as well... didn't want to pay those fuel dock prices.
 
Boat looks like a 31' North River Seahawk Offshore optioned with the bigger cabin.

Here are the numbers:

Dry weight of boat only: 7215lbs (unclear from spec if that includes engines + unknown additional weight of longer cabin)
Add tri-axle trailer (EX-Loader 15,500lbs capacity, per spec sheet): 4250lbs
That is bare minimum and is likely missing the engines, gear and fuel

Add x2 300/350 Verados = 650lbs x 2 = 1300lbs (if not included in above)
Add 200gallons of fuel: 1200lbs
Add minimum gear: 1000lbs?

Bare minimum weight on this boat/trailer, bone dry rolling out of the factory is 11,500-13,000lbs.

That Armada never even had a chance, I bet there is around 1500lbs tongue weight on the hitch in that photo. This is F-350 territory, minimum. For the price of this boat, call a professional hauler.
 
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