Towing capacity?
 

Is there a posted towing capacity for the SVX? How much would people be comfortable towing behind their cars? With a properly made hitch? And (big) tranny cooler.

The potential candidate is a 16' bowrider, single axle trailer with brakes.

What do you think?

Marginal if you're going to tow any significant distance. I think a PWC is about the limit.
-Bill

I think that driving style and hills will also have a huge effect.

In addition to the cooler, I'd get a temp gauge.

The SVX meets two towing requirements, enough HP, and enough brakes. Unfortunately, the 4EAT may hate you for it. Personally I wouldn't tow with mine. That said, barring any trans issues, I'd say the SVX could comfortably tow 1000lbs.

Per the owner's manual: 2000 pounds max, for a trailer with brakes.

dcb

Eh, I'd say safely 2000 sounds right. In my 2001 cavalier with 2.0litre and 5speed, tiny car, I towed a 3200lb trailer with no problems. Just takes a bit of common sense. And I did it from Mississippi coast to northern Texas, so it wasn't just down the street.

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I assume you didn't stop at red lights, as I'm sure that was wishful thinking.


I towed 6500-7000lb behind my 98 ML320 with the 5 speed automatic. (SVX on a tilting hydraulic flat bed trailer with parts).

I think in theory you could tow that boat, but you would need the proper equipment (electric trailer brakes, trans cooler and temp indicator, and a decent hitch.)

Cool, thanks guys. I'm leaning toward the "this is a bad idea" side of the fence at this point, since there's a couple loooooong hills that start from a stopped position. I'm sure the SVX would have no problem moving the boat over level ground, but the idea of accelerating from a stop uphill on a summer day makes me queezy.

I've got enough friends with trucks, I'm sure I'll be able to offer enough beer to get the use of one for a day.

Yea I wouldn't do it. SVX is a sports car. Get a truck or SUV. ;)

I'm planning on putting a hitch on my '92 so I can tow my cycle. Total weight will be less than 1000lb. I already bought a tranny cooler and temp gauge.

And this has been done before. Here's some good info:
http://www.subaru-svx.net/forum/show...ighlight=hitch