Towing with an Outlander Sport?
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Its very strange that at least for USA or Canadian models they don't allow/recommend towing with our models. My dealer told me that I would void warranty right away if I tried to do any towing or added a hitch. I looked at other sites and I know diesel models can tow for sure but also the gasoline models have a tow rating.
The dealer told me its because the engine/transmission isn't sized for towing. I really don't understand why in some countries its allowed and others its not? Do these countries defy the laws of towing physics?
A bit weird since as far as I can tell all the models around the world are pretty much the same other than some are diesel and have a ton of torque so thats understandable.
Is everyone else getting the same from their dealers?
The dealer told me its because the engine/transmission isn't sized for towing. I really don't understand why in some countries its allowed and others its not? Do these countries defy the laws of towing physics?
A bit weird since as far as I can tell all the models around the world are pretty much the same other than some are diesel and have a ton of torque so thats understandable.
Is everyone else getting the same from their dealers?
It's called 10year Warranty AND a Class-Action law suit.
(I haven't personally checked but probably) Other countries don't have strict warranty laws nor lawyers who are worth 2 cents to fight for "owner rights" IF/WHEN after you tow something with your car and you smell a burnt transmission oil, or funnier - your transmission/axle drops out of your vehicle.
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You know what it is...?
It's called 10year Warranty AND a Class-Action law suit.
(I haven't personally checked but probably) Other countries don't have strict warranty laws nor lawyers who are worth 2 cents to fight for "owner rights" IF/WHEN after you tow something with your car and you smell a burnt transmission oil, or funnier - your transmission/axle drops out of your vehicle.
It's called 10year Warranty AND a Class-Action law suit.
(I haven't personally checked but probably) Other countries don't have strict warranty laws nor lawyers who are worth 2 cents to fight for "owner rights" IF/WHEN after you tow something with your car and you smell a burnt transmission oil, or funnier - your transmission/axle drops out of your vehicle.
I looked up the 1.6l ASX in the UK and it has a tow capacity (brake assisted) of about 2600lbs
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Interesting :- http://www.curbsideclassic.com/auto-...ng-conspiracy/
I should add that in the UK at least there are different speed limits if you are towing, 10mph lower than the standard 60 and 70mph depending on the type of road.
I should add that in the UK at least there are different speed limits if you are towing, 10mph lower than the standard 60 and 70mph depending on the type of road.
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You know what it is...?
It's called 10year Warranty AND a Class-Action law suit.
(I haven't personally checked but probably) Other countries don't have strict warranty laws nor lawyers who are worth 2 cents to fight for "owner rights" IF/WHEN after you tow something with your car and you smell a burnt transmission oil, or funnier - your transmission/axle drops out of your vehicle.
It's called 10year Warranty AND a Class-Action law suit.
(I haven't personally checked but probably) Other countries don't have strict warranty laws nor lawyers who are worth 2 cents to fight for "owner rights" IF/WHEN after you tow something with your car and you smell a burnt transmission oil, or funnier - your transmission/axle drops out of your vehicle.
So are those of us rocking 5 speeds able to tow more?
Last edited by Side-Swipe; Mar 23, 2014 at 01:41 AM.
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You're putting words in my mouth.
All I said was American lawyers & class-action. I didn't say or implied America was "first" in anything.
Perhaps first country with the most obese population...
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Perhaps the 5-speed-ers should do some testing and share the results.
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Going to bring back an old topic. The wife and I are updating our dirt bike collection (once tax mulla rolls in) and have been considering adding a hitch. I have used a hitch carrier before on a buddies jeep hauling his gsxr 750 and that was from AZ to Iowa. Any one try a set up like this yet? The hitches are pretty cheap and so are the carriers. Something that would be used maybe 2-3 times a month. Hauling a CRF250r and CRF150rb, I'd say about 430lb's for the bikes and the carrier is maybe 50-75lb's? I'd love to do the dual, but have read some scary $hit. Heres some pictures for reference. Thanks!
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Going to bring back an old topic. The wife and I are updating our dirt bike collection (once tax mulla rolls in) and have been considering adding a hitch. I have used a hitch carrier before on a buddies jeep hauling his gsxr 750 and that was from AZ to Iowa. Any one try a set up like this yet? The hitches are pretty cheap and so are the carriers. Something that would be used maybe 2-3 times a month. Hauling a CRF250r and CRF150rb, I'd say about 430lb's for the bikes and the carrier is maybe 50-75lb's? I'd love to do the dual, but have read some scary $hit. Heres some pictures for reference. Thanks!
> Burtonrider has towed a 900lb trailer (empty) ,and
> I've hauled ~400lb of cinder blocks off my Curt hitch using a $40-atv carrier.
So, between those weights that should cover what you're trying to do. Just make sure you secure those bikes!