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My friend is storing his Malibu wake boat at my house for a few weeks while he works on his driveway. I told him I would take it to the car wash to wash it for him but every time I try to go down the driveway my front tires come off the ground. Any way to prevent this?? What is the tow capacity of this thing? His truck has fat fenders with four wheels in the back and I asked him if that was better. Oh, by the way, I locked myself out twice today… my dash rattles and what’s that green thing under my rear fender? thanks in advance.

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You need to unhook that boat immediately before it damages your truck or causes an accident! Your Truck is severely overloaded which is why your front tires are lifting off the ground when you try to drive.
 

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My friend is storing his Malibu wake boat at my house for a few weeks while he works on his driveway. I told him I would take it to the car wash to wash it for him but every time I try to go down the driveway my front tires come off the ground. Any way to prevent this?? What is the tow capacity of this thing? His truck has fat fenders with four wheels in the back and I asked him if that was better. Oh, by the way, I locked myself out twice today… my dash rattles and what’s that green thing under my rear fender? thanks in advance.

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Way too much tongue weight. Unhook it now and make your buddy move the boat. I think that green thing is a manual fuel door release. Watch out when opening the drivers door from inside that you don't push the lock button.
 

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You probably just have the nose-lift system activated. Press the little round button in the overhead console to lower the front end back down.
 

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Ken, @Kenv24,
Your terminology is correct. You locked yourself out of the truck by inadvertently pushing the Lock lever, while pushing open the door.
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The green tab hanging down on the driver side rear wheel is the manual fuel door release.
 
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Ken, @Kenv24,
Your terminology is correct. You locked yourself out of the truck by inadvertently pushing the Lock lever, while pushing open the door.
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The green tab hanging down on the driver side rear wheel is the manual fuel door release.
Hey Glen.. you know I’m joking, I’ve been on here for quite a while. I just thought I’d do a welcome back to school funny. 😝😝My boat is actually bigger than his and I pull it with my 250 diesel. 😂😂😂
 

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Ahhh Ohooooo another heavy hauler...:lying:

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Where's all that smoke comming from? The drive wheels are off the ground......😁
 
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My friend is storing his Malibu wake boat at my house for a few weeks while he works on his driveway. I told him I would take it to the car wash to wash it for him but every time I try to go down the driveway my front tires come off the ground. Any way to prevent this?? What is the tow capacity of this thing? His truck has fat fenders with four wheels in the back and I asked him if that was better. Oh, by the way, I locked myself out twice today… my dash rattles and what’s that green thing under my rear fender? thanks in advance.

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The front wheels come up to prevent front tire wear. It's a feature.
 

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Driver must have a Masters in basket weaving. Looks like an AI picture.
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