That sounds nicr. Would the 2.2 4cyl pull a 1200 # Teardrop normal driving?

 

What is nicr? And no, check your owner manual.

 

I do not Have an owner's manual. I do not own a HTH. Am looking at used HHR Panel Trucks. That is why I asked the question about towing.

 

Digital Owner Manuals are available via the link in my sig.
The HHR is a 1/2 ton truck, meaning that it's capacity including passengers is 1,000 lb.

 

Oh, they can pull, & can haul.. You would be surprised how much can fit inside also, passenger front seat folds down almost flat. I've hauled a load of 8 foot 2x4"s with hatch shut.

 

Thank you, sleeper for that reply. Outfitting the panel for convertible sleeper for short overnght stays. But wanted to tow a teardrop camper My Grand Cherokee will pull fine, and the fuel consumption on my straight 6 is a killer....

 

 

Don't go driving down the road in windy conditions or ever have a panic stop going down a hill. The nice Trooper will check the weight. Sure, it can pull 1200LB, can it stop 1200LB?

The answer is it cannot LEGALLY pull 1200 lb.

 

Donbrew
...point taken..and I have seen 1/2 ton pickups pulling large loads. My choice if I go that way, I do take personal responsibility for my actions.
Will look for more info on this thread. Right now, still In Idea stage.

 

Reading this through I came up with these thoughts...

You are looking at on the wrong end for towing. Put a tow bar on the front (if a manual tranny) and haul the HHR with a proper tow rig.

Convert/modify the inside for the overnight stay sleeping area. In essence hauling a trailer with the potential to be the second vehicle in case the tow rig breaks down.

I know, crazy talk. I'm surprised I don't see any HHR being towed behind the big RV's I see on the interstate. It would be a good choice I'd think.