Not so much a weight problem and a visibility issue. We’ve launched our Arima19 w/ecoboost Mav yet prefer using larger pickup as we can see without needing clamp-on mirrors.
Yes you are right about the mirrors , but for a short trip I can see fine . Backing up I can see no problem.
How did it do pulling the boat out the water
Mine pulled the boat out perfect. As good or better than my Ram. It was low tide and slick but the AWD and aggressive tires didn't budge.And only put the peddle down very little and no strain.
I'm a proponent of staying within rated capacities... Just a lifetime of observing folks employing too small a truck on too large a load/job. However, I'd be splitting hairs to complain about moving that boat a 1/2 mile... Totally reasonable.
I agree, We have some big hills driving out of my...
I think it's a very under rated truck for towing . The Santa Cruz is rated for 5K towing and looks about the same . I called a few dealers and they all said Ford under rates the towing . Like I said I wouldn't take it over the hills or on long trips. But it's a flat 1/2 mile to the launch and...
I was worried my Maverick wouldn't tow as well as my Ram Ecoboost , But wow ! It tows perfect . Lots of power to pull out of the ramp and home. It Does not strain at all ! I only tow about a half mile to the ramp. My boat and trailer are at least 4500 Lbs. and It hardly squats at all in back...