tow weight

[roguebrun]

has anyone towed anything over 5000lbs with there vehicross if so how much and what extra tow package items did you put on ie tranny cooler etc....was it safe and whats the deal with the overdrive button should you use it when towing i heard it will tear up your transmission

[tom4bren]

I've only towed my SeaDoo Sportster which is well under the weight you listed. I did not have to go with a tranny cooler (I'd like to add one though for long hauls). The VX handles the SeaDoo just fine but I usually push the power button just because the shift points are better for towing. Sorry I can't be more help.

[erland]

3500lbs max anything more and you will be all over the road. The VX cannot handle a weight distribution hitch which is what almost all full size trucks require to pull over 5000lbs.

[Solitude]

I dont think no matter how much cooling you put on it.. that 4L30 can't pull that kind of weight

[Ldub]

3500lbs max anything more and you will be all over the road. The VX cannot handle a weight distribution hitch which is what almost all full size trucks require to pull over 5000lbs.

In case you don't have one...
The owners manual advises..."NO TOWING"

But if you want to put another VX in the "salvage pool", I'm cool wit that.
(not speaking to Erland, just re-enforcing his stance)

[psychos2]

I towed a 22 ft donzi from cape cod mass to bolton landing ny .the boat weighs about 4000 lbs without the trailer. I do not know the weight of the trailer. I would guess maybe 800 to 1000 lbs. So I guess the answer is yes I have towed a 5000 lbs boat with the vx. It towed just fine. But I would not do it on a regular basis. The short wheel base and the weight of the vx make for an accident waiting to happen. This was with a dalan hitch and it is welded to the frame to make it stronger. I really do not know how safe it was ,but would not tow anymore than 5000 lbs down the road. Stopping that much weight in an emergency would not be fun or safe. I have moved larger boats at work with the vx just around the yard ,the hitch handled it no problem . But it would not be safe towing a 9000 lb boat down the road. shawn

[roguebrun]

ok I picked up the trailer and towed it 100 miles at 4100lbs was not bad considering I did not have the breaks hooked up I live in Texas so I figure as long as you don't go over 5000lbs and are not hitting any hills you should be fine. my question is why can't you have a weight distribution hitch on the vehicross?