@Ghostprof I'm a dream coach.
Forget that Maverick and buy yourself an actual truck.Something else for you to consider. Brakes are required if the trailer exceeds 1400 kg,(3,305lbs) or more than 50% of the licensed vehicle weight of the towing unit. Ford Maverick hybrid curb weight is 1666kg ( 3673lbs) 50% of which is 833kg or 1836lbs. It is entirely possible you may require brakes.
We all know how 2 or 4 foot-itis goes. Buy a truck that can handle the future demands of the next, bigger boat. When I towed, I never once regretted having the snort of the 3500 with the LMM diesel and Allison tranny. Up hill or down, it was wonderful. And I got big bucks for it as the trade-in, many years later.Just wanted to add this. Make sure whatever you pick isn't just for towing. I find people go and get all these large trucks then whine about cost of driving it all time. You save money with a diesel but then what you save gets eaten in maintenance. Thing to consider. Plus finding one in this market they are severely over priced.
A 16ft boat isn't going need a diesel or big F350 or 3500. I would go mid range truck a simple half ton. It gives you flexibility to eventually get a larger boat of you need it and most are fairly good in fuel.
you towing that up the malahat in 4 lo??!?Unless you need to fit four adults, what about a used Ranger? The 4l 4x4 would tow that no problem. I tow my 17' DE with one.
you towing that up the malahat in 4 lo??!?
you DON"T want to be towing at your max... find whatever flavour of half ton you like and don't look back
lol.. that makes more senseI believe he’s referring to the 4L v6 engine and the truck being a 4x4
It is also the weight of the vehicle that affects the tow difference. I would not exceed the 75/80% as most have said. There are many of us that town thousands of KM a year and I hate seeing post like this. It gets scary how many people exceed the weight rating and tow rating of their vehicles. Also take into account insurance, if you are overweight and in an accident you may not have coverage.It’s the same truck and suspension as the gas version which has a much higher tow capacity. The low tow rating is based on the power output of the hybrid engine.