View Full Version : Interesting read on towing capacity
Grumpy John
10th June 2015, 03:22 PM
Here's a really good article on what the salesman tells you you can tow compared to what you really (https://practicalmotoring.com.au/car-advice/why-a-3500kg-tow-rating-may-not-really-be-a-3500kg-tow-rating/#.VXAadji1xms.facebook) can tow.
dai sensei
11th June 2015, 01:26 PM
Yes very good article thanks :2tsup:
Grumpy John
11th June 2015, 04:31 PM
Yes very good article thanks :2tsup:
I'm guessing you've "been there - done that" hey Neil?
dai sensei
11th June 2015, 07:28 PM
Unfortunately yep. Apparently now there is a spring upgrade you can get for my car that gives the same increase in GVM as my lazy axle upgrade, 1/3 the price, and obviously far less aggravation.
Robson Valley
18th June 2015, 03:55 PM
Maybe go by boat? Seaspan Tug bollard loads are 60,000lbs and up to 70,000. All that for less than 2,500 shaft Hp.
I drive a GMC 3/4T on land with a 454 gas engine. Factory hitch & wiring which I've never used.
With a 10% tongue load, I wonder what I can pull?