Is the 5000 lbs just the boat, or does that include the trailer and everything in it? You are getting up there in weight. The 3.0 will do fine on the flats with the trailer, but if you are going over any long mountain passes you won't win any races.

Hitch is straightforward to install. Reprogramming is nothing complicated, it is just to tell the vehicle that you have the trailer wiring module installed. You will need trailer brakes, either surge brakes or an electric brake controller.

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