Are you sure that your 18' boat weighs that much. I have a 17.5 runabout and it only trailers at about 23-2400. I pull my boat on long trips with my 98 sienna van and have no troubles at all. Now, I will say that I only do that 2x per year and otherwise use my truck for the local trip to the lake. But, the van is entirely capable of towing that weight. Would I use it as a primary hauler for long distances, no. But I wouldn't hesitate over short distances as the primary hauler. Plus i have seen many RWD trucks get stuck on the ramps I have pulled out with on my FWD. I have over 130K on that van and it runs like a top. I frequently service the trannsmission since I do tow with it, but I wouldn't hesitate to use it around town or to and from the lake.
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