Question:
I'm seeking someone with knowledge about pulling a small travel trailer
with a four door sedan. (Like my '93 Pk Ave Buick, w/3800 engine, 6
cyl.). I like my car and would like to keep it ~ it gets pretty good
gas mileage. I'm looking to purchase a 13 ft. Fun Finder, Scamp or
Casita. Even this small travel trailer, may be too much for my
vehicle? It would primarily be pulled across parts of Iowa and
Nebraska. Help will be appreciated. Thank you. Scamper
Answer:
-I pulled a 1500 lb popup with my 4 cyl. S10. Most said it could not be done
I got 20+ mpg going from Louisiana to Georgia and back.
It downshifted lots on the hills . It is an automatic. I would do it again.
Had no trouble going 60 mph.
FYI
Slld
-What is the tow rating for your vehicle according to the owner's manual?
If it says 1,000 pounds, then that is what you should tow with it. The
reason they put these limits on vehicles is to prevent accidents.
The brakes, suspension, transmission gearing and engine are tuned for your
particular vehicle, and can't be compared to anything else.
The person who mentioned the S10, has a truck, and it's intended purpose is
much different than your car. I can tow a 6000lb trailer with my Toyota
Sienna, but it doesn't mean I will anytime soon, it wouldn't be safe. Even
at the maximum tow rating, you should really only be towing 75% of that, as
you need to add passengers, fuel, and gear.
