4K Tow Maverick XLT Hauling Bass Boat

This past week I've taken my boat out for the first few trips with the Maverick. The boat and trailer are in the combined weight range of 3,000-3,500 pounds and once again, I am impressed with the tiny truck. Pulled it no problem, stopped it no problem, honestly it did not feel out of place at all towing this thing. Gets about 14mpg according to the dash when towing mostly highway. You fellow fisherman who were seeking confirmation like I was that the Maverick was up to the task of lugging around an 18' fiberglass boat, you are good to go!

Side semi-related note, you can fit up to an 8' one piece rod in the cabin diagonally from the front passenger floorboard to the top rear corner of the backseat on the drivers side. You have to bend the rod slightly to get in through the door, but once its in the truck it can sit straight.

Good to hear your experience. I bought my XLT with 4K tow so I can move my 18' Chaparral bow rider around. Once the snow is gone (sigh) here I'll be getting her out of the Shelterlogic boat port and into the water.

Good article, but you left out the most important thing. HOW MANY FISH DID YOU CATCH? If not many, then it is the Maverick's fault LOL.

are you bass fishing or Muskie fishing? Those are some interesting lures you are using.

Croley said:

Good to hear your experience. I bought my XLT with 4K tow so I can move my 18' Chaparral bow rider around. Once the snow is gone (sigh) here I'll be getting her out of the Shelterlogic boat port and into the water.

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Based on my experience I cant see why you would run into any issues. I have a 4" drop receiver on mine to get the trailer mostly level, and the truck only squatted an inch, maybe 1.5" with the weight of the boat on it.

rclee said:

are you bass fishing or Muskie fishing? Those are some interesting lures you are using.

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Bass fishing. Sometimes you have to take a bazooka to a knife fight