Tow Vehicle Capacity

[e420x]

I tow my 02 outback with a Infiniti FX 35

[Buttafewcoe]

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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Hope this helps
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Butta

[Ian Brantford]

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

[Apharcha]

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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I have decided to get the 05 XLV. Our 04 Nissan Xterra has a towing capacity of 5000lbs and a hitch wieght of 500lbs.

My roomates 4runner has the same limits.


So the question is, is this enough to pull the XLV and trailer? I know the XLV is 3600lbs, but coulnd't find info about how heavy the trailer is.

This is only for occasional use, and it's only 10minutes to the lake. We have rented a slip at the marina.

If it's to much I can borrow a F250, but would prefer not to.

[Holdmybeer]

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.

[zabooda]

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.

[sandm]

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.

[larry_arizona]

Outback dry weight is 3200#, on a trailer that is 4200#

Maybe get the X with a 5000# tow capacity.


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[Holdmybeer]

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

[HFarr]

"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!

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