Towing
01-12-2019, 05:53 PM
#3
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Location: Welland,Ont Canada
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You mean , like tow a boat or camp trailer? There are tow hitches available, you might need to cut that beautiful smooth rear bumper. Here a suggestion and a part number for a Drawtite hitch just for the SS
https://www.etrailer.com/question-4309.html
https://www.etrailer.com/question-4309.html
01-13-2019, 12:51 PM
#7
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Join Date: 08-26-2008
Location: Sequim Washington
Posts: 1,488
Depends on what you want to Tow.
If you can keep the trailer Gross Weight to approx.900lbs or less then you should not have a problem under most conditions.
Maybe a long pull up a fairly steep grade would generate a rise in temps but you could monitor that.
Gross weight tow rating for the 2LT with a 2.4L is 1000lbs. gross, and that would be everything in or on the HHR over the driver and full fuel tank.
Even the hitch and ball mount count.
You would have the advantage of much more Torque and Hp. along with Much Better Brakes.
Personally I like the Curt Hitches best.
I would also review your past Cooling System maintenance based on time and mileage to see if you should do a service before you start towing.
As Fireman George said .. It's your choice.
Silverfox
If you can keep the trailer Gross Weight to approx.900lbs or less then you should not have a problem under most conditions.
Maybe a long pull up a fairly steep grade would generate a rise in temps but you could monitor that.
Gross weight tow rating for the 2LT with a 2.4L is 1000lbs. gross, and that would be everything in or on the HHR over the driver and full fuel tank.
Even the hitch and ball mount count.
You would have the advantage of much more Torque and Hp. along with Much Better Brakes.
Personally I like the Curt Hitches best.
I would also review your past Cooling System maintenance based on time and mileage to see if you should do a service before you start towing.
As Fireman George said .. It's your choice.
Silverfox
