Towing with an LE5 5 speed
#11
I did a trip with my 2.2 last month,towed my teardrop and gear. Came in at 1100 lbs with us. Went 3000 miles ,and lots of passes. The highest at 9930 feet. Now my rig is an auto...but I had no problems towing at all. I think the weight limit might be for the wimpy frame that the hitch bolts to. I wouldn't hesitate to tow with a standard,just gentle on the clutch but don't feather it.
#12
I did a trip with my 2.2 last month,towed my teardrop and gear. Came in at 1100 lbs with us. Went 3000 miles ,and lots of passes. The highest at 9930 feet. Now my rig is an auto...but I had no problems towing at all. I think the weight limit might be for the wimpy frame that the hitch bolts to. I wouldn't hesitate to tow with a standard,just gentle on the clutch but don't feather it.
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#18
Thankfully I don't have a "wifey" to worry about yet. Call me selfish, but I want to play with my toys first before I have to give them up for family life
#19
I used to ride everywhere,but as age and abuse of my body catches up to me,I can not ride more than 200 miles before my body says no way dude.So towing long distance is not an option but a necessity,or else I would never get anywhere