Pulling Power

[Longshore]

Hi,

I'm wanting to buy a 2006 Outback V for my first boat. I have a 2006 Nissan Xterra with a V6 and a 5,000 lbs tow rate. Is that enough to pull that boat? Please help. Thanks!

[Buttafewcoe]

I pull with a V-6 Sport Trac. It's got a 5500# tow rating so I would think you'd be ok. I don't think I'd want to tow with anything less than a 5000# rating
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Hope this helps
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[YellowMoomba0]

I pull an 04 Outback with a 01 4 Runner, not sure of the rating but I have the 187 hp v6, works fine.

[Longshore]

Thanks guys!

Do you recommend the single or tandem axle trailer? Most of the lakes around here (AZ) are with 1 hour but plan to do a few long distance trips per year (ie..lake powell, etc.).

[JoeTechie]

This just had a very good discussion :

http://www.moomba.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=2949

Hope this helps,

Joe

[Buttafewcoe]

Also, check TrailerBoats.com's database on tow vehicles.
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http://www.trailerboats.com/towrating/
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You should be able to find out about your current (or future) tow vehilce.
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Hope this helps
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[Jonathan]

I also have a Nissan Xterra...2005 not 2006, but basically the same thing. I have no problem yanking my 06 Outback around. Driving down the interstate it doesn't do as well as I'd like for long periods of time...you will know it is back there, but in and out of the water I never put it in 4-wheel drive.

Nice choice of toys though!!

[JoeTechie]

but in and out of the water I never put it in 4-wheel drive

Why not ? Is it that much of a hastle ? I would think the extra piece of mind is worth a few min each time you launch and load.

Curious,

Joe

[Smrtz]

You know thats funny, I have looked around .. thinking about replacing my 2000 Jeep grand cherokee V8 with something but assumed that I needed the 8 cylinder to pull my outback. I had a much smaller boat and a 6 cylinder GMC Jimmy and smoked 2 trannys in it I assumed it was from pulling.

I guess the other concern is if I upgrade to the V would the weight be much different.

[canuckskier]

If You are getting the Outback or Outback V I would save the gas money and get a single-axle trailer. I have an '06 Outback, and just returned from our cabin 2000miles from home. The trailer pulled great. By the way, I have a '04 Chevy 1/2 ton with the Z71 towing package, and of course a V8. I'm buying a diesel this fall. If you are hauling anywhere over 60 miles You will probably prematurely wear out your transmission, especially if there are any hills. Headwinds make a very surprising difference as well.

My 2cents. Towing capacity listed on vehicle (mine by the way is 9500lbs) is to sell that it CAN be done. Whether it SHOULD be done is another matter. I'd rather have an overpowered vehicle underworking, than just enough power working it's a** off.

p.s. Wife isn't very happy new boat has resulted in need for bigger truck. Kitchen renovations on hold for one more year!