tplyons

1,000 lbs. is just enough for me... one of the biggest reasons I went with the auto.

However, I wish there was a little bit more... my El Camino did 1,500 easy.

TomsHHR

I can agree with HHorange. I have a hitch on my HHR. Class one is what you will find, unless someone is making class II's. It only attaches to sheet metal with 4 bolts hanging from the frame. It would need better mounting for anything of a higher rating.

twistrman

i was just thinking about this and looking at t@b teardrop trailers the other day. They range from 1500-2000 lbs, would love to pull one of it was possible.

still might add a hitch on the back for bikes, even though i hate how they look. I would still have to get a new bike rack since mine is the larger hookup and the hhr hitches i think are smaller (can't remember the dimensions...)

Wish there was a way to attach brackets and hook the entire hitch part on as needed. Especially since it will be mainly for bikes, it won't have a lot of weight on it. Tried getting the bikes in the hhr, it didn't go well. I have an XL frame hybrid bike, and to get it in and still have room for other stuff i'll have to take both wheel and the seat off. PITA.

Old Lar

My last car (Buick w 3800 sc) I had a hitch and towed stuff when I moved to Florida. The manual recommended towing in 3rd gear as with the transmission in OD would kill the transmission towing a trailer (U-haul). I pulled the trailer some 1300 mile from NY to Florida, then used it to move some furnature from Boca to Merritt Island. My biggest complaint was the lousy gas mileage I got towing ...16 mpg, whereas I had been getting nearly 28 mph cruising. I think the HHR recommends towing in "I" to keep the rpms and hp up there.

My second trip, I rented a mini van, took out the back seats loaded it up as it was lots easier. (3000 miles in a week) My third trip I just loaded up the Buick, installed a bike rack in the trailer hitch and took it easy.

CJ3

is it possible to get the hidden hitch assembly for 2011 2lt hhr 2.4 auto and tow a 2000 harley davidson heritage softail classic???

Laco

There is more to towing than how much power to pull is available. You also have to be able to control both vehicles, and get them stopped at the bottom of a 7% grade when something unexpected jumps out in front of you. IMO if you want to tow, the HHR is not the best choice, though I know many do tow with them.

jerry455

I am looking into getting a hitch for my HHR in the near future and have been comparing brands. I don't think anyone makes a class 2 for the HHR, only class 1.

IgottaWoody

Yes..Have one on my 08 SS and pull a dressed Road Glide on a 4 by 8 trailer from Harbor Freight.....tows better then I expected.
Theres no difference in body construction thru out the HHR years

barfan1

The reason for the low tow ratings in the USA are quite simply that thier are an amazing amount of stupid people here and lawyers make sure that they are never at fault for thier stupidity. I see so many dangerous towing and loading of vehicles and so much failure to secure loads it really is just amazing. Like most things, the irresponsible few ruin it for the responsible many. I would never hesitate to tow with the HHR if you do it correctly. I myself towed a few times with my Honda CRV which was rated at 1500 lbs. and I know I went over 2000lbs a couple of times and the vehicle had zero problems, even stopping in snow from highway speeds when moving stuff from Indiana to Ohio one winter.

Haunted_Hot_Rod

I have a friend in Louisiana that went to rent a small trailer from "the big trailer rental" company and they refused to rent to him on liability grounds... he was driving an Explorer with a class III welded on frame hitch.

Go figure