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Bradley G
09-09-2015, 08:07 AM
Has anybody mounted a trailer hitch and towed anything?
I used to think it was sacrelidgous to do such a thing.
I am considering a ultra lite camper in the #2000 range.
fastblackmerc
09-09-2015, 09:11 AM
Has anybody mounted a trailer hitch and towed anything?
I used to think it was sacrelidgous to do such a thing.
I am considering a ultra lite camper in the #2000 range.

The owners manual should have specs for the tow ratings.
lifespeed
09-09-2015, 09:42 AM
The owners manual should have specs for the tow ratings.

I think they spec 1,500 lbs, which is not a tow rating but a marketing ploy to get you to buy a truck or SUV. These cars can safely tow more than 4,000 lbs as attested to by the class III hitches sold for them.

The older panthers were rated at more than 4,000 lbs towing capacity, don't recall the exact number.
lifespeed
09-09-2015, 09:45 AM
Has anybody mounted a trailer hitch and towed anything?
I used to think it was sacrelidgous to do such a thing.
I am considering a ultra lite camper in the #2000 range.

No problem, I do it. Be sure to get a real class III hitch with 2" receiver, not the silly Honda-sized model.

One consideration is a lot of weight on the rear axle of the car (trailer tongue weight, dead bodies in the trunk) doesn't seem to help axle shaft and bearing longevity, a notorious weak link in this car. If you eventually run into axle/bearing issues I would suggest considering Dutchman Axles housing ends with pressed-on tapered roller bearings as a permanent solution.
mossiehorn
09-09-2015, 01:09 PM
have a class III and have trailered my boat as well as launched and retrieved it. Was my DD. One of the nicest cars for hauling with.
los of power and a great suspension.
Spectragod
09-09-2015, 06:44 PM
Has anybody mounted a trailer hitch and towed anything?
I used to think it was sacrelidgous to do such a thing.
I am considering a ultra lite camper in the #2000 range.

I have hitches on my F150 and F350, have a 2700# trailer and load the Marauder on it and move it...... what's the question specifically?
Marauderjack
09-10-2015, 02:36 AM
Yes......holds up a saggin' bumper cover too!!:D