Gary Lewis
New Member
- Feb 19, 2015
- 153
- Boat Info
- Tabs, Halon, dual batteries & switches, & aluminum trailer. Towed w/a 2015 F150 w/3.5L EB
- Engines
- 6.2L MPI w/BIII spinning 22" Hill Marine FourX4's
I'm in the last phase of preparing for our tow from Tulsa to/from Lake Powell, and have two questions:
Just for background and to make sure we don't have to cover this ground:
Thanks in advance!
- Should I close the windshield and the door between the bow and the passageway? Does one way or the other reduce the drag?
- Any other tips?
Just for background and to make sure we don't have to cover this ground:
- I've towed to Powell two other times so know the route/road fairly well
- I'm towing w/a 2015 F150 with the 3/5L EB engine, HD tow package and all the bells and whistles, and it is rated to tow twice the weight of the boat/trailer combo
- Have new electric brakes on both axles and both the brakes and the controller will be properly adjusted
- Tires are new and properly inflated
- Spare tire will be in the truck
- Bearings are new and well packed and the nuts are torqued properly
- Lug nuts are torqued properly
- Tongue weight is adequate
- The trailer will be level when attached to the truck
- The Bimini will be down and strapped that way
- Lights are all LED and work
- I'll have the snap-on covers off for the tow
- Everything will be out of the boat and in the truck to ensure no sticky fingers go shopping
- I have locks on the hitch, the latch on the coupler, and around the Bulldog hitch itself
- The boat is secured fore and aft with the appropriate ratchet-style tie-downs
Thanks in advance!