Towing capacity of Mazda CX-9?
Hi, I'm new to this forum. I have a 2012 Mazda CX-9 AWD. I am looking into buying an ultra light travel trailer weighing 2700 lbs. it's a Starcraft launch 17b. The dealer is saying that my car can pul...
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Lisa,
Your owners' manual should tell you the maximum towing capacity as well as the maximum tongue weight for your car. There should also be a (probably yellow) sticker on the driver's side door frame with weight specifications. Just because a vehicle can tow 3,500 lbs. doesn't mean that it can handle the tongue weight (and don't use the "dry" weights for the trailer, either). The specifications on your vehicle run from 2,000 lbs. to 3,500 lbs. max - depending on how the car is equipped. You'll need to determine the exact specifications for your vehicle and use 15% of the GROSS weight rating of the trailer to estimate tongue weight. You can PM me if you want to carry on the discussion in detail.
Rob
Your owners' manual should tell you the maximum towing capacity as well as the maximum tongue weight for your car. There should also be a (probably yellow) sticker on the driver's side door frame with weight specifications. Just because a vehicle can tow 3,500 lbs. doesn't mean that it can handle the tongue weight (and don't use the "dry" weights for the trailer, either). The specifications on your vehicle run from 2,000 lbs. to 3,500 lbs. max - depending on how the car is equipped. You'll need to determine the exact specifications for your vehicle and use 15% of the GROSS weight rating of the trailer to estimate tongue weight. You can PM me if you want to carry on the discussion in detail.
Rob
