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  1. #31
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    shit can't seem to upload pics from my phone
    2019 - Makai took delivery
    2018 Yamaha AR195 SOLD

  2. #32
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    If you don’t have the hitch tag, at least contact an expert (absolutely not a Ram dealer) to verify your equipment is correct.

    Start with etrailer.com

    Hitch tags typically don’t fall off and look like this.


    I don’t mean to argue, but I want you to be safe. I went through the same ordeal on my 2018 F150 with a tow rating of well over 11000# yet came with a 5000# hitch. My dealer swore it was ok, but I understand how to read and research and it was NOT ok for a 7000#+ boat rig.

    Here was my solution and it’s not ideal.

    Ford Factory hitch is integrated into the rear bumper assy and frame. So you can’t remove the factory hitch. Curt made a 10000\1000# class 4 that bolts to the frame and fits around the inferior factory hitch.

    Ford finally fixed this for 2019.




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    2018 Supra SA 400 (SOLD)
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  3. #33
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    Yeah I've installed a couple and can't find it anywhere. Stupid I know. I can actually remove my hitch it looks like. Doesn't seem to be welded. Your not arguing your helping me I appreciate that a ton. My dad swears when he bought the truck they made sure it was an upgraded hitch but I bought the truck from him and wasn't there. On hold with etrailer now.
    Last edited by Arcadyus; 06-10-2019 at 06:58 PM.
    2019 - Makai took delivery
    2018 Yamaha AR195 SOLD

  4. #34
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    Etrailer was zero help. Told me to call dodge
    2019 - Makai took delivery
    2018 Yamaha AR195 SOLD

  5. #35
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    Default Makai extra weight setup

    Quote Originally Posted by Arcadyus View Post
    Etrailer was zero help. Told me to call dodge
    Try this....

    https://researchmaniacs.com/VIN-Numb...ker/Dodge.html

    This should tell you if you have an upgraded hitch. I looked on a couple forums and a class 4 was a $425 option in 2017.

    Ultimately it’s trust but verify. Draw bar and ball also need to be rated higher too.


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    Last edited by larry_arizona; 06-10-2019 at 07:24 PM.
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    2018 Supra SA 400 (SOLD)
    Michigan

  6. #36
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    Quote Originally Posted by larry_arizona View Post
    Try this....

    https://researchmaniacs.com/VIN-Numb...ker/Dodge.html

    This should tell you if you have an upgraded hitch. I looked on a couple forums and a class 4 was a $425 option in 2017.

    Ultimately it’s trust but verify. Draw bar and ball also need to be rated higher too.


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    Dude you are fucking awesome. What a cool website. Includes class IV receiving hitch. It's actually standard on my truck. For $57k it should be lol.
    Last edited by Arcadyus; 06-10-2019 at 07:40 PM.
    2019 - Makai took delivery
    2018 Yamaha AR195 SOLD

  7. #37
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    Cool, glad it worked out.


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    Is there anyone running 2500' lbs on top of their factory ballast? If so what is the general distribution? I keep reading midship is the best place to add weight to these newer boats.

    Which WakeMakers bags are people using to upsize the rear factory bags?

    Any other surf additions recommended for the Makai?
    '05 XLV with '11 hull

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    Quote Originally Posted by mattyg06 View Post
    Is there anyone running 2500' lbs on top of their factory ballast? If so what is the general distribution? I keep reading midship is the best place to add weight to these newer boats.

    Which WakeMakers bags are people using to upsize the rear factory bags?

    Any other surf additions recommended for the Makai?
    2500# of lead or water?


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    Quote Originally Posted by larry_arizona View Post
    2500# of lead or water?
    Doesn't really matter to me. Just would like general ideas of where y'all are placing additional weight for the Makai. In our current XLV we have 1200 of lead plus another 1000 of water under the seats, with a bit of that weight put up front in the bow.
    '05 XLV with '11 hull

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