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.
VXer
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.
Super VXer
I dont think no matter how much cooling you put on it.. that 4L30 can't pull that kind of weight
Super VXer
In case you don't have one...Originally Posted by erland
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)
Super VXer
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
1COOLVX
VXer
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?
Super VXer
Guys, I have been watching this tread with interest.
I have been towing caravans, boats, and heavy trailers for the past 35 years.
I love my Vehicross, but would never tow anything over about 3000 lbs with it.
It has the power, but with the very short wheelbase and relatively low weight, it does not have the stability for an emergency stop.
It would be like the tail wagging the dog.
In addition, I had to get an engineer to certify the tow hitch on my Vehicross, as the car is not recognised here in Tasmania. (I have the only one in the state.)
The engineer would only certify it for 1000 lbs without trailer brakes, and 3500 lbs with trailer brakes.
You will get away with towing more - until you have an emergency stop on a wet road.
Then we will all be picking parts off your wreck.
I hope you take this as it is intended - constructive advice.
Regards
PK
Super VXer
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)Yep...
And in case you're still wondering why a "weight distribution" hitch doesn't work...look at how much wheelbase you have to distribute that towing weight over...
Super VXer
What are the specs for towing with a 2 door trooper? Here is a link to a previous post on towing.Read what tone says in the post. shawn
http://www.vehicross.info/forums/sho...owing+capacity
Last edited by psychos2 : 10/04/2008 at 05:43 AM
Posting Permissions
Reply With Quote
