Share Pics of People Hauling or Towing Something Wrong

[Soundguy]

that looks like a frame mount reciever.. as long as he stays under his tow rating? 1000/2000 #? That should be fine and legal. You know. a sheet or 2 of plywood, some garbage cans. Even a lawnmower and weed eater.. etc.

It's not like it's one of those 'chain around the bumper' lock on jobs.....

 

[buckeyefarmer]

If there is an upside, that's it. I have found lots of good stuff on the interstate over the years. Lots of plywood, tools, good steel, etc.

One thing I haven't seen here is any photos of someone pulling a (too tall) travel trailer that either took down a gas station canopy or perhaps just ripped the air conditioning unit off the trailer.

Google durham bridge. there's a ton of videos of people ripping off ac units and getting stuck under a bridge.

 

[Capricious]

Miata equipped with the new towing package.

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I am not seeing any trailer light wiring.


I installed a receiver hitch on our 2013 Corolla. When I bought the Corolla most of the reviews online said it had a 1500 lb tow rating, but the manual in the glove box sez no towing.

I did not set-up trailer light wiring- the recommended system picks up it's signals from the car taillight wiring, but actually draws current from a wire directly to the battery.

Have not towed a trailer with it but did haul a 1975 Schwinn le tour on a bike rack the last time we went to Florida.

 

[ultrarunner]

Towing vary's buy country...

Many models that routinely tow in other countries and often with manufacturer sourced tow kits and hitches say no towing in the United States.

The BMW 325 series and especially the wagon make great little tow cars anywhere but North America.

One thing to remember is the gearing on many small cars is designed for max fuel economy and towing capability may be limited.

My brother towed his 600 pound zodiac boat and trailer all over with a Honda Accord...

 

[ultrarunner]

Towing vary's buy country...

Many models that routinely tow in other countries and often with manufacturer sourced tow kits and hitches say no towing in the United States.

The BMW 325 series and especially the wagon make great little tow cars anywhere but North America.

One thing to remember is the gearing on many small cars is designed for max fuel economy and towing capability may be limited.

My brother towed his 600 pound zodiac boat and trailer all over with a Honda Accord...

 

[California]

U-Haul sells frame hitches for all sorts of cars designated by the manufacturers as not suitable for towing - Prius for example. U-Haul's insurance carrier wouldn't let them, if there were frequent negative consequences.

 

[California]

If i was a cop i'd pull over every idiot hauling something wrong.

Agree, but I've never seen that happen. People towing at 70 when trailers are limited to 55, ridiculous loads, poor condition, I've never seen one pulled over except where the cop seems to be assisting a disabled (but conforming) vehicle. This must be a low priority for law enforcement.

 

[fordmantpw]

U-Haul sells frame hitches for all sorts of cars designated by the manufacturers as not suitable for towing - Prius for example. U-Haul's insurance carrier wouldn't let them, if there were frequent negative consequences.

But yet, to this day, U-Haul won't rent you a trailer for an Explorer due to the Firestone tire fiasco.

 

[California]

But yet, to this day, U-Haul won't rent you a trailer for an Explorer due to the Firestone tire fiasco.

Yeah that was a mess.

Aside from that era of exploding tires, is there something about the handling of an Explorer that is unusually unstable with a trailer attached? Short wheelbase and soft springs, or something?

 

[California]

But yet, to this day, U-Haul won't rent you a trailer for an Explorer due to the Firestone tire fiasco.

Yeah that was a mess.

Aside from that era of exploding tires, is there something about the handling of an Explorer that is unusually unstable with a trailer? Short wheelbase and soft springs, or something?

 

[fordmantpw]

Yeah that was a mess.

Aside from that era of exploding tires, is there something about the handling of an Explorer that is unusually unstable with a trailer attached? Short wheelbase and soft springs, or something?

Nope.

 

[aczlan]

Yeah that was a mess.

Aside from that era of exploding tires, is there something about the handling of an Explorer that is unusually unstable with a trailer? Short wheelbase and soft springs, or something?

Nope. They will let you tow with a Mercury Mountaineer which is the same vehicle but with a Mercury logo rather than a Ford one.

Aaron Z

 

[fordmantpw]

Nope. They will let you tow with a Mercury Mountaineer which is the same vehicle but with a Mercury logo rather than a Ford one.

Aaron Z

Shows you just how bogus their policy really is. Even the '11+ Explorer, which is a completely different vehicle, is restricted as well.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Yeah that was a mess. Aside from that era of exploding tires, is there something about the handling of an Explorer that is unusually unstable with a trailer attached? Short wheelbase and soft springs, or something?

Not at all. Towed 1000's of miles about 10 different trailers wit 2 Explorers, 2 Mountaineers, and one Aviator. All were 4.6 V8 powered with the exception of the 1st Mountaineer having a 5.0 V8 and the first Explorer having a 4.0 V6.

All performed well for 5000# to about 6500#

Chris

 

[dragoneggs]

Not at all. Towed 1000's of miles about 10 different trailers wit 2 Explorers, 2 Mountaineers, and one Aviator. All were 4.6 V8 powered with the exception of the 1st Mountaineer having a 5.0 V8 and the first Explorer having a 4.0 V6.

All performed well for 5000# to about 6500#

Chris

I have towed with an Explorer and also a Jeep. They both pulled great but I never felt that solid (tail wagging the dog a bit) pulling a random axle at #5500 or so. I should add that included passes and some serious hills.

 

[ultrarunner]

Not at all. Towed 1000's of miles about 10 different trailers wit 2 Explorers, 2 Mountaineers, and one Aviator. All were 4.6 V8 powered with the exception of the 1st Mountaineer having a 5.0 V8 and the first Explorer having a 4.0 V6.

All performed well for 5000# to about 6500#

Chris

A little off topic question...

A friend of mine has a one owner 42,000 mile 2003 F150 standard cab with the 4.6 V8, automatic, cruise, a/c, cd player, etc... no rust California truck.

He is picking up a new F150 4wd this week and the dealer offered 2k as a trade in...

The problem is he did not see a concrete barrier post and got to close on the right side of the truck... so about 8' on the right side is pushed in.

Truck has never been hit front or rear... door works, glass etc. is OK...

He said I can have for the 2k the dealer is allowing and use ir for a throw anything in truck and hope I'm not making a mistake.

 

[fordmantpw]

A little off topic question...

A friend of mine has a one owner 42,000 mile 2003 F150 standard cab with the 4.6 V8, automatic, cruise, a/c, cd player, etc... no rust California truck.

He is picking up a new F150 4wd this week and the dealer offered 2k as a trade in...

The problem is he did not see a concrete barrier and got to close on the right side of the truck... so about 8' right down the side is pushed in.

Truck has never been hit front or rear... door works, glass etc. is OK...

I'm thinking of buying it for 2k for a throw anything in truck and hope I'm not making a mistake.

That truck should be worth every bit of 2k. I don't see how you could go wrong.

 

[ultrarunner]

I'm thinking this too... it's just the reaction I got from the family kind of set me back...

Maybe the local vocational school want to take it one for a project?

I do know a good body shop and will probably have it looked at just to get a number... it does not have to be perfect... infact, making it perfect would mean I could not use it for a work truck!

 

[Diamondpilot]

A little off topic question... A friend of mine has a one owner 42,000 mile 2003 F150 standard cab with the 4.6 V8, automatic, cruise, a/c, cd player, etc... no rust California truck. He is picking up a new F150 4wd this week and the dealer offered 2k as a trade in... The problem is he did not see a concrete barrier post and got to close on the right side of the truck... so about 8' on the right side is pushed in. Truck has never been hit front or rear... door works, glass etc. is OK... He said I can have for the 2k the dealer is allowing and use ir for a throw anything in truck and hope I'm not making a mistake.

I would buy just about any car running for $2000. A low miles truck is a win even if it's just 2wd. You can fix body damage but you can't fix rust or a million miles. It has neither so go for it!

Chris