Chevy tracker v6

[graduc]

I know there is a lot of information out there but would a chevy tracker v6 be able to put a 20ft pontoon boat in and out of the water I am half a mile from boat slip this a single axle trailer
thanks for reading

 

[Grub54891]

A quick search shows it will tow 1500 lbs. So it should, for a short distance. I'd not tow a pontoon on the highway with it.

 

[ahicks]

For myself, I would say it would depend on the ramp. I've used some that are so steep I don't trust the trucks ability to hold when placed in park!

Most ramps though, I think you'd be fine. Point being, a little common sense will go a long way making that call.

 

[Scott Danforth]

2WD or 4WD? you may need all 4 wheels clawing their way up the ramp

 

[oldjeep]

Im going to say no way. Aside from the tow rating that is 50% too low, the thing has a short wheelbase and no weight.

 

[MTboatguy]

I wouldn't, but I also deal with some really steep ramps around here.

 

[graduc]

Thanks for your replies the the boat ramps are on the inter coastal waters near treasure island Florida. It has awd on the tracker

 

[ahicks]

Where they are at really makes no difference. You really do need to check them out in person. Later ramps, installed or re-done in the last 10-15 years are generally fine. It's the older ones, often very small, that can be challenging....

 

[Sprig]

What is the weight of your boat, trailer and motor combined? I believe you are way over the tow capacity of the vehicle. If that is the case it’s a bad bad idea to tow your boat even a half mile. And pulling it up a steep launch ramp if it’s grossly over tow capacity will likely break something like your transmission. Towing it even half a mile can be dangerous. Your brakes are inadequate, your suspension is inadequate, transmission inadequate, tires inadequate etc etc. But again it depends on the gross weight of your boat, trailer , motor and equipment.

 

[briangcc]

Assuming a 1500lb tow rating...a Tracker Party Barge 20 DLX with trailer weighs in around 3557 lbs including a tandem trailer. Granted a tandem weighs a bit more so subtract off a coupe hundred pounds. That still puts you well over your tow limit.

I wouldn't do it and would advise against attempting it...unless it's being recorded for Youtube failures under controlled conditions.



**I used the Tracker as an example as the OP didn't bother to include that information.