Towing ~3000lb Boat + Trailer Questions

[kylelol]

I'm new to towing with my Cybertruck and I plan to mostly be making a 60-100 mile trek round trip towing a ~2500-300 lb boat. I have a few things I am curious to hear from other owners:
1. What is the guesstimated range? Will I be able to make that trek on a single charge?
2. How does the Cybertruck handle boat ramps? My limited research seems to suggest it does great.
3. Any settings I should turn on for those pesky steep / slippery boat ramps?
4. Any other tips that are useful for a newbie to Cybertruck + boat towing?

I've done this trek and launch plenty with my brother in-law who drives a GMC AT-4 6.2L and we have had 0 issues. I assume it will be the same for the Cybertruck but curious to hear opinions!

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[Gigahorse]

1. What is the guesstimated range? Will I be able to make that trek on a single charge?
Definitely leave at 100% towing 60 miles round trip will be no problem, towing 100 should be ok but might be close depending on speed and if you use sentry mode.
2. How does the Cybertruck handle boat ramps? My limited research seems to suggest it does great.
Plenty of power, but heavy and watch speed
3. Any settings I should turn on for those pesky steep / slippery boat ramps?
Would turn on slippery surfaces setting in the truck before backing down or pulling up the ramp, if it is slimy it will be easy to slip.
4. Any other tips that are useful for a newbie to Cybertruck + boat towing?
Don't back the CT in to far, unlike the "boat promise" it doesn't like water and the diaper fills with water.
CAREFUL making sure it is in park etc before stepping out, taking foot off break etc.

Have fun, take some pics and let us know how it went.

 

[mongo]

I'm new to towing with my Cybertruck and I plan to mostly be making a 60-100 mile trek round trip towing a ~2500-300 lb boat. I have a few things I am curious to hear from other owners:
1. What is the guesstimated range? Will I be able to make that trek on a single charge?
2. How does the Cybertruck handle boat ramps? My limited research seems to suggest it does great.
3. Any settings I should turn on for those pesky steep / slippery boat ramps?
4. Any other tips that are useful for a newbie to Cybertruck + boat towing?

I've done this trek and launch plenty with my brother in-law who drives a GMC AT-4 6.2L and we have had 0 issues. I assume it will be the same for the Cybertruck but curious to hear opinions!

You can set the trailer dimensions in the trailer screen and enable trailer mode to have the nav estimate impact.

 

[PungoteagueDave]

At 3,000 pounds you can pretty much drive it as though there is no trailer, except of course backing carefully, and taking wide turns. You will have at least a 150-mile range. Towing a 12-ft high cat boat (World Cat DC 250) that weights 9,500-lbs, I have a 107-mile range with full charge. Do nothing special at ramps, slippery mode isn’t necessary even if there’s moss or muck on the ramp surface. I’ve pulled multiple boats (I have an aquaculture farm) with the CT, used dirt and concrete ramps in Florida, Virginia and Maryland, no issues, no real prep. Make sure your boat is level (measure the trailer from the ground front and back. That took some doing in my case, and the CT does have a tight space above the receiver - I had to play with different receivers to get it right - they type of receiver with multiple balls and the ability to raise and lower the ball height will NOT work in the “up” position due to the bumper format. If you need to raise the ball for leveling, you will need an inverted receiver - available in flat, 1”, 2”, 3”, 4”, 5” lower or rise for ball height, available at Home Depot or Lowe’s, or Amazon.

 

[Amuma]

It's super easy I use wade mode just in case but the weight of the truck allows solid grip on the ramp. Back up as if in a gas truck but with the additional cameras.

 

[EVnewbie]

Good to know….I had these same questions myself

 

[EVnewbie]

At 3,000 pounds you can pretty much drive it as though there is no trailer, except of course backing carefully, and taking wide turns. You will have at least a 150-mile range. Towing a 12-ft high cat boat (World Cat DC 250) that weights 9,500-lbs, I have a 107-mile range with full charge. Do nothing special at ramps, slippery mode isn’t necessary even if there’s moss or muck on the ramp surface. I’ve pulled multiple boats (I have an aquaculture farm) with the CT, used dirt and concrete ramps in Florida, Virginia and Maryland, no issues, no real prep. Make sure your boat is level (measure the trailer from the ground front and back. That took some doing in my case, and the CT does have a tight space above the receiver - I had to play with different receivers to get it right - they type of receiver with multiple balls and the ability to raise and lower the ball height will NOT work in the “up” position due to the bumper format. If you need to raise the ball for leveling, you will need an inverted receiver - available in flat, 1”, 2”, 3”, 4”, 5” lower or rise for ball height, available at Home Depot or Lowe’s, or Amazon.

As far as leveling the trailer goes, do you level it with the ride height set to low, since it always lowers when cruising down the highway? Mine stays in medium when I’m not on the highway

 

[mongo]

As far as leveling the trailer goes, do you level it with the ride height set to low, since it always lowers when cruising down the highway? Mine stays in medium when I’m not on the highway

Tesla recommends low suspension setting, and the manual indicates it will not automatically lower from medium to low based on speed when in trailer mode.

https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/cybertruck/en_us/GUID-B698C17B-0CCC-4376-9257-2E9118AE1E1C.html

 

[EVnewbie]

Tesla recommends low suspension setting, and the manual indicates it will not automatically lower from medium to low based on speed when in trailer mode.

https://www.tesla.com/ownersmanual/cybertruck/en_us/GUID-B698C17B-0CCC-4376-9257-2E9118AE1E1C.html

Never hurts to read the manual I suppose, lol.

 

[kylelol]

Appreciate all the replies this is great information! Can’t wait to get after it.

 

[PungoteagueDave]

As far as leveling the trailer goes, do you level it with the ride height set to low, since it always lowers when cruising down the highway? Mine stays in medium when I’m not on the highway

Towing disables automatic ride height adjustment - it stays where you put it.

 

[btcrealm]

I'm new to towing with my Cybertruck and I plan to mostly be making a 60-100 mile trek round trip towing a ~2500-300 lb boat. I have a few things I am curious to hear from other owners:
1. What is the guesstimated range? Will I be able to make that trek on a single charge?
2. How does the Cybertruck handle boat ramps? My limited research seems to suggest it does great.
3. Any settings I should turn on for those pesky steep / slippery boat ramps?
4. Any other tips that are useful for a newbie to Cybertruck + boat towing?

I've done this trek and launch plenty with my brother in-law who drives a GMC AT-4 6.2L and we have had 0 issues. I assume it will be the same for the Cybertruck but curious to hear opinions!

1. Range will have a lot to do with the aerodynamics of the boat and your speed. I just towed my tacoma on a uhaul trailer. Keep it at or under 65 to help with the wind resistance. I probably had around 150 miles rough math.
2. I didn't have anything like a boat ramp but with the trailer on a decent hill it was fine and I've gone off-roading on 45% grades. Use the parking break on any grade! This was very evident for me when off-roading and stopping on inclines, it wants to roll.
3. I don't know of any settings needed for that. The truck is heavy and traction is generally good. If you are worried you can put it in off-road mode and use the setting for gravel and ice I guess.
4. Not sure if its a beast or AWD but I towed in custom with acceleration and turning turned up but on higher ride height. This helps with being level with the trailer. The thing has plenty of power, you won't really feel the trailer. Leave breaking room if you do use breaks, they are good but you will feel it towing.

My towing experience from a charge and trailer experience was not ideal. I picked it up from the repair center with about 65% and was using a uhaul car carrier trailer. It was a 3hour drive and I did have to charge part way through.
On the positive note! It was the best 0-60 my Tacoma had ever done!

 

[EVnewbie]

Just got back from a lake trip towing a 4200lb boat and trailer package with the CT. Also 2 teens, and small child a wife and all our gear on board. Was initially concerned about range, as the lake house is 115 miles away with no Superchargers within 30 miles, and uncertain charging availability at the house, but after a local haul, and some math, decided we’d be ok.

We left with 100% battery, and I was pleasantly surprised to arrive at 38% with the only stop to stock up on food and supplies at the grocery store once we got to the area. Plugged into 120v with the mobile connector at the lake house, and left it for a lot of the time we were there. Left back home 4 days later with 70% and made a quick stop at a supercharger on the way home with a pull through stall to get us comfortably home.

Great experience, the Cybertruck tows amazingly, much more enjoyable than my F-150 I used in the past. It also does great at the boat ramp. Absolutely solid launching and recovering the boat on a steep ramp.

 

[btcrealm]

Just got back from a lake trip towing a 4200lb boat and trailer package with the CT. Also 2 teens, and small child a wife and all our gear on board. Was initially concerned about range, as the lake house is 115 miles away with no Superchargers within 30 miles, and uncertain charging availability at the house, but after a local haul, and some math, decided we’d be ok.

We left with 100% battery, and I was pleasantly surprised to arrive at 38% with the only stop to stock up on food and supplies at the grocery store once we got to the area. Plugged into 120v with the mobile connector at the lake house, and left it for a lot of the time we were there. Left back home 4 days later with 70% and made a quick stop at a supercharger on the way home with a pull through stall to get us comfortably home.

Great experience, the Cybertruck tows amazingly, much more enjoyable than my F-150 I used in the past. It also does great at the boat ramp. Absolutely solid launching and recovering the boat on a steep ramp.

Generally what was your speed? Seems one of the largest factors.

 

[EVnewbie]

Generally what was your speed? Seems one of the largest factors.

Kept it around 65 or so. Maybe up to 70 depending on flow of traffic.

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