I am considering a new vehicle...however how much do I need for trailering an 07 LSV. The owners manual section states 3000-6500...as this is a general book.
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I am considering a new vehicle...however how much do I need for trailering an 07 LSV. The owners manual section states 3000-6500...as this is a general book.
Ed is right.
Bigger is better.
Manufacturers like to fudge the towing capacity in their tech docs.
While the frame may actually be able to support the towing of a particular weight, the engine and tranny take one heck of a beating during towing.
IMHO:
-Nothing less than an 8 banger
-Tranny cooler, while optional, a huge consideration
-Change your engine oil every 1500 miles when in towing season instead of 3000
-Have the tranny oil looked at by a qualified tech not a quick oil change place for early signs of burning/failure.
I pull my Outback DD with an 8 cyl mercury mountaineer. I had to add a Class 3/4 hitch to it to replace the little 1 incher that came on it. If I bought a bigger boat, I'd buy a bigger tow vehicle. As the weight and length of the trailer increases, the handling changes. I'm on a short wheel base. Longest tow has been to Lake Dora in some nasty weather. Managed fine and without stress.
But, as Ed said, NEVER underbuy a tow vehicle.
Brakes should also be a thought, When I first bought my 2001 Mobius I pulled with a 1996 S-10 balzer. The boat, even with trailer brakes pushed a lot. I now pull the 2004 LSV with a 2004 1/2 ton pickup.
i went with a chevy tahoe when i got my 06 LSV. i upgraded to the bigger 5.3 V8 engine and i'm very glad i did...handles great.
This was just discussed recently... A Great thread on this subject here:
https://forum.moomba.com/viewtopic.php?t=3573
Enjoy,
-Joe
I am considering this. Tell me what you think.
http://www.gmc.com/acadia/acadia/index.jsp
It has a V-6
Answer, NO...
I use to have a 04 Toyota Sequoia when I had my outback and it did fine towing. 6K tow rating.
I bought a 07 Tahoe to tow my supra. It tows much better.
One question, how far are you going to be towing. that can really make a big difference on which truck you get.
and as yellowmobius said, "brakes are very important"
Ditto to qb12. I had an '01 Yukon and when pulling my 22' Kamberra, you couldn't hardly even tell it was back there. I've now got an '05 Sequoia and it does a good job, but not nearly as well as the Yukon.
Thx
How much does 07 LSV BOAT weight.... and TRAILER weight? I add them together to get totoal towing weight. Again I am considering the 2007 GMC Acadia.