Towing a Travel Trailer with a Pontiac G8
Hello all. I have a general question about towing a 2,600 lb (when completely empty) light weight travel trailer with a 2009 Pontiac G8. The manual on the G8 says about towing: It should never weigh m...
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Two things would be a concern to me. The tires and the temperature of the transmission. I would want to have a cooler and gauge in order to not overheat it.
The stock size tires on that car have a weight rating of 1,565# for each tire.
I would take the combo to a scale and weigh it properly. Google search "RV.net, how to weigh a trailer" .
I would be concerned about the possible weak link in this set up , the tires .
The only way to know, is to weigh the combo.
If you or anyone is interested is some VG good hitch and tongue weight info. Read Ron Gratz posts in the below link.
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/25928885/gotomsg/25929827.cfm#25929827
The stock size tires on that car have a weight rating of 1,565# for each tire.
I would take the combo to a scale and weigh it properly. Google search "RV.net, how to weigh a trailer" .
I would be concerned about the possible weak link in this set up , the tires .
The only way to know, is to weigh the combo.
If you or anyone is interested is some VG good hitch and tongue weight info. Read Ron Gratz posts in the below link.
http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/25928885/gotomsg/25929827.cfm#25929827
