LSV Towing Needs

[shulaj]

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.

[Wolf-]

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.

[Yellowmobius]

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.

[blueLSV]

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.

[JoeTechie]

This was just discussed recently... A Great thread on this subject here:
https://forum.moomba.com/viewtopic.php?t=3573

Enjoy,

-Joe

[shulaj]

I am considering this. Tell me what you think.

http://www.gmc.com/acadia/acadia/index.jsp

It has a V-6

[qb12]

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"

[tlrowe]

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.

[shulaj]

Thx

[shulaj]

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.