Towing info

[954paulo]

Got my self an 85 kingston horse trailer. It's been converted to a utility trailer.

3.7l 5spd

I'm curious to confirm if I can safely pull this. It is very heavy. I'm thinking 3000lb

I can drastically feel when this is in tow. Especially when going into first.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

 

[jakesz28]

With an auto which I think is rated at 4500 I have pulled a loaded and fairly heavy enclosed trailer. I would use electric brakes and add air bags or an extra full leaf under the main leaf spring.
I also towed a 2500 pound at the max pop up to Moab last year. I won't ever tow on hilly mountain passes again. I will stick with flat areas or use my truck.

 

[08H3]

Safely? Sure. You're well within the rating. But like you said, you will notice it.

 

[jakesz28]

The manual tranny was only rated to tow 3000 pounds. I'm sure the torque multiplication of an auto and torque converter slip helps in this case.

But suspension wise I cation you with tongue weight. Clutch life with the manual I can't offer any help.