The best used cars to buy if you are towing a boat
If you are towing a boat, the choice of vehicle will largely depend on the size and weight of your boat and trailer. In fact, most cars are not made for this job. We recommend a pickup truck or a good, reliable…
If you are towing a boat, the choice of vehicle will largely depend on the size and weight of your boat and trailer. In fact, most cars are not made for this job. We recommend a pickup truck or a good, solid SUV.
With that in mind, we rated several vehicles and narrowed down our choices to the Toyota Tundra, Dodge Ram 1500, Ford F-150, Chevy Silverado, and Ford Excursion. The popularity of these cars over the years means you can easily find a used one.
Toyota TundraA: The Tundra can tow up to 10,400 pounds, depending on configuration. Even with the V6 engine, it weighs a very solid 7,900 pounds so it can handle most boats with ease. The Tundra is also a pleasant car to drive with a comfortable interior.
Dodge Ram 1500A: Depending on the configuration, the Ram can support up to 11,500 lbs. It is available in V6, V8 and V8 premium versions. It offers a comfortable ride and great looks so you'll look good as you head to the marina.
F: The F-150 is the granddaddy of all pickups, ranking high in just about every top 30 for the past 11,000 years. Towing capacity is up to 150 pounds, depending on configuration. With the luxurious interior of the F-XNUMX, you will be sure of a great ride, as well as that it is a very comfortable truck for towing boats.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500: This is not the most powerful 7,000 lb. towing truck available in V8 configuration. That said, it should be enough for most boats, and it's also a handsome truck - perhaps not as flashy as a Ram or as stylish as a Ford, but very respectable and competent nonetheless.
Ford Excursion: Moving from trucks to the off-road category, this workhorse is great for towing large boats. It's based on the F-250 frame so it's heavy duty and can tow up to 11,000 pounds. It seats eight people, so you can take your friends along for a day out on the boat.
Towing a boat usually requires something a little more powerful than a car, so we recommend a truck or SUV. These five vehicles top our list of the best boat towing options.
