I tow my 02 outback with a Infiniti FX 35
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I tow my 02 outback with a Infiniti FX 35
Mine gets pulled with an '03 Sport Trac. It doesn't have 4WD, but it does have limited slip w/ 3.73 gearing and the 4.0 V6. Gets the job done quite nicely. I've found I like the steeper ramps better than the shallow ramps for launching the Outback.
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Butta
I use a 1998 Toyota 4Runner with my 2005 XLV. I don't feel like I'm going to wear it out prematurely, but I agree that it is only appropriate for shorter distances (1 hour max) unless you have no hills to climb. Driving on flat roads, it's fine. I considered getting a supercharger, but it's fine for now without it (i.e. I only tow occasionally, and locally).
The biggest problem is that, at around 3500lbs, this mid-sized SUV just isn't heavy enough to stop the boat going down my usual ramp (somewhat steep loose stone surface) if there is any momentum. I have become used to the "fast and committed" launch technique. When my next truck purchase comes up, I'll get something a little bigger. Actually, the current model of 4Runner would be perfect -- I'll buy one when they give it a hybrid engine. :-)
Ian
I am looking to replace my 2017 Infiniti QX80 AWD with 2022/23 Tesla Model Y AWD Long Range, and wondering if anyone has experience with towing these boats and what to expect? I have read the Range is significantly reduced and I’m not looking to use it for long distance moves, but just local point A to point B over short 50-70 Miles of range.
Would it be feasible to use boat launch with Model Y given it has a 3500lb payload ?
I have a 2011 Outback V with sacks but I typically would not be filling the sacks up with water and expected to avoid long distance travels
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Originally Posted by brianw21
Based on my search, range is reduced by 2/3 when towing at max weight.
The long range Y is 375m miles so 125 towing is what you are looking at.
I have seen several Y's towing small trailers and seadoos but never a full size boat. I wonder if the dealer would let you trying towing as part of the test drive.
Too funny. Luxury cars with trailers at a boat launch just doesn't look right. Spend some of your loose change on a real tow vehicle.
just my .02. I would not tow that boat with a tesla at 3500lbs. gear, fuel and everything else that boat is easily over that when on the trailer. but to each their own.
If I was the tesla dealer, towing would be a no go for me but does tesla even have a showroom in most places? in today's car market, no one really needs to go "above and beyond" to sell a car. they are going to sell either way but you might luck into some tesla shop somewhere allowing you to hook it up.
Outback dry weight is 3200#, on a trailer that is 4200#
Maybe get the X with a 5000# tow capacity.
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I can appreciate the electric vehicle craz.
The Tesla will be an everyday car that can pull toys? However, logic at spending $65k on a Y or $105k for a X, and risking that over buying a used suv or truck as a dedicated tow rig doesn't make sense. Buy the 3 for $50 and use the $15k for a tow rig.
Hell buy the S plaid....have a hell of a time. But use the right tool for the job.
I said I have seen the Y tow, again seadoo PWC, or small landscape trailers with big screen TV from a retail store.
Never saw one pull a 3500# boat. Maybe go hybrid over full electric if you can only have 1 vehicle.
I would like to know if autonomous mode still works while towing....lol
"I would like to know if autonomous mode still works while towing....lol"
I heard it would even back it down the ramp for you, unload the boat, then go park! [emoji57]
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