How Much Does a Two Jet Skis On a Double Trailer Weigh?
Ready to tow, a two jet skis on a double trailer usually weighs 2,000 to 2,900 lbs, including the trailer.
Two published PWC dry weights (about 720 to 850 lbs each) plus about 110 lbs of fuel per craft, a 485-lb double trailer, and 100 to 200 lbs of gear, life jackets, and coolers.
Tongue weight: about 123 to 245 lbs. Hitch: standard bumper-pull (receiver hitch).
Real examples
| Example | Published weight | What that weight includes |
|---|---|---|
| Karavan Heavy Duty Double Watercraft Steel Trailer w/ Step Fender (WC-2450-84-L-BT) | 485 lbs | empty trailer (2,450 lb capacity, 2,935 lb GVWR) |
| Two Yamaha WaveRunner VX | 1,438 lbs | dry watercraft x2 (326 kg each), no fuel |
| Two Yamaha WaveRunner VX Cruiser HO | 1,702 lbs | dry watercraft x2 (386 kg each, without audio), no fuel |
Published weights are usually dry, before fuel, water, batteries, and gear. Weigh your rig at a truck stop scale to know for sure.
Can your vehicle tow a two jet skis on a double trailer?
Which vehicles can tow a two jet skis on a double trailer?
16 of 16 vehicles we cover can tow a typical two jet skis on a double trailer at 2,450 lbs, using each one's best-case current rating.
| Vehicle | Max towing | Can it tow it? |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford F-150 | 13,500 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 13,300 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Toyota Tundra | 12,000 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Ram 1500 | 11,610 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe | 8,400 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Ford Ranger | 7,500 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Toyota Tacoma | 6,500 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Jeep Grand Cherokee | 6,200 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Toyota 4Runner | 6,000 lbs | Yes |
| 2025 Kia Telluride | 5,500 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Ford Explorer | 5,000 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Honda Pilot | 5,000 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Hyundai Palisade | 5,000 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Toyota Highlander | 5,000 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Ford Bronco | 4,500 lbs | Yes |
| 2026 Subaru Outback | 3,500 lbs | Yes |
Common questions
How much does a two jet skis on a double trailer weigh?
Loaded and on its trailer, a two jet skis on a double trailer typically weighs 2,000 to 2,900 lbs. Two published PWC dry weights (about 720 to 850 lbs each) plus about 110 lbs of fuel per craft, a 485-lb double trailer, and 100 to 200 lbs of gear, life jackets, and coolers.
What's the tongue weight of a two jet skis on a double trailer?
Plan on 5% to 10% of the loaded weight, about 123 to 245 lbs at a typical 2,450 lbs.
What size vehicle do I need to tow a two jet skis on a double trailer?
Look for a towing rating of at least 4,000 lbs so a heavier two jet skis on a double trailer still sits under 80% of the rating.
Sources
- Heavy Duty Double Watercraft Steel Trailer w/ Step Fender (Karavan Trailers)
- VX: Color & Specifications (Yamaha Motor)
- Trailer Weight Distribution (tongue weight 5% to 10%) (MasterCraft)