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What is the actual towing weight?
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<blockquote data-quote="ktoelke54" data-source="post: 484456" data-attributes="member: 21618"><p>I also tow with a small suv, a RAV4. My car has the towing package which increases its towing capacity from 1500 to 3500. The main ingredient in this package is a transmission cooler. But if I were towing any where near the 3500 pound capacity, I’d want brakes on the trailer. Also to consider on these small rigs is that they are not sprung heavy enough in the rear to handle much tongue weight. </p><p></p><p>1. An aftermarket transmission cooler can be added, about $150 plus labor. </p><p></p><p>2. Get a trailer with brakes. </p><p></p><p>3. Weight distribution hitches are an option to handle excessive tongue weight. </p><p></p><p>4. Traction: my rav4 has great traction but it is an AWD. If I were pulling a heavy boat with a front wheel drive I can see where this could be an issue. Not only is there the heavy boat light car thing, but the tongue weight would would make my front end lighter. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ktoelke54, post: 484456, member: 21618"] I also tow with a small suv, a RAV4. My car has the towing package which increases its towing capacity from 1500 to 3500. The main ingredient in this package is a transmission cooler. But if I were towing any where near the 3500 pound capacity, I’d want brakes on the trailer. Also to consider on these small rigs is that they are not sprung heavy enough in the rear to handle much tongue weight. 1. An aftermarket transmission cooler can be added, about $150 plus labor. 2. Get a trailer with brakes. 3. Weight distribution hitches are an option to handle excessive tongue weight. 4. Traction: my rav4 has great traction but it is an AWD. If I were pulling a heavy boat with a front wheel drive I can see where this could be an issue. Not only is there the heavy boat light car thing, but the tongue weight would would make my front end lighter. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk [/QUOTE]
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