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Old 03-13-2005, 07:16 PM
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Ok I know this is really a stretch for some but I was wandering if I could some how put a tow hitch to pull a push lawn mover, sod, stones, lawn equipment, etc. not more than 300 or 400 pounds?
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Old 03-13-2005, 07:20 PM
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I think I read somewhere in the manual that your not suppose to tow anything.
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damn thats what I figured...
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Old 03-13-2005, 08:14 PM
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I wish it could at least tow my motorcycle
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Old 03-13-2005, 08:24 PM
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well I we do have a big trunk and back seat that folds down... will see how it works.
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i once saw a 1st generation neon towing a uhaul trailer....it was as big as the neon
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yeah, dont tow anything with ur car.
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Old 03-14-2005, 06:20 AM
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I thought the manual said maximum towing capacity is 300 pounds... maybe 350... I'd read your manual for the answer to this one.
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Originally Posted by atticdog
I wish it could at least tow my motorcycle
i second that
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You can have a lightweight hitch installed. You could probably get some additional towing gear (like an extra radiator cooler and stuff) if you wanted. If you're towing something really light not very far, it could be done. Should it? Probably not. But that doesn't mean it can't. It will probably shorten the life of your car from extra wear.
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well I will just have to make it work in the trunk or get an extremely cheap used truck for like a grand.
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Right - if you're running a landscaping business, the fact that you *could* put a hitch on a tC is really besides the point. Buy some busted old ford or chevy pickup and throw whatever you want in it or behind it - it would be blasphemous to get that kinda dirt near a new tC
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Originally Posted by xnevergiveinx
i once saw a 1st generation neon towing a uhaul trailer....it was as big as the neon


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