Can I tow with my SC400 ?
05-11-04, 10:20 AM
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http://store.uhaul.com/(vvtrxm55k5jy...d_hitches.aspx
U-Haul offers a class 1 hitch for our cars (The only one they offer so I guess our cars weren't meant to pull anything over 1000lbs)
It's $188+ $40 for labor. (I think the wiring is separate)
Good luck.
U-Haul offers a class 1 hitch for our cars (The only one they offer so I guess our cars weren't meant to pull anything over 1000lbs)
It's $188+ $40 for labor. (I think the wiring is separate)
Good luck.
05-27-04, 09:23 AM
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Well, I can attest that an SC4 CAN pull that kinda load without any problems whatsoever. There is no issue pulling out of the water (ramp dependent of course), and braking isnt a big deal. Ive towed a 17' Maxum fiberglass boat without trouble. Buy a tranny cooler-TAKE IT SLOW, and dont worry bout what anyone says. The hitch I bought is a class 2 and is barely noticable with the ball assembly removed. My car pulls that heavy boat out of the water with 0 problem-doesnt slip, goes up hills without issue at all.
05-27-04, 10:38 AM
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I sold my old 93 SC400 with 150k to a golfing psychiatrist. A few months after I sold it I saw him lowering a 15 foot boat into the water with half the a$$ of his car emerged. 
At least it was zaino'd. . .
At least it was zaino'd. . .
05-27-04, 12:22 PM
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05-27-04, 12:59 PM
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I can pick the hitch up by hand from the ground (> 200 lbs), Im quite certain my boat doesnt weigh 5000lbs. More like 17-1850, add the trailer and its close to 2500, but certainly not over or anywhere near twice. The end of the car has never touched the water since ive been towing it-wheels dont even get wet on the ramp.
09-25-08, 05:32 PM
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ive towed my cousins 18 ft jet boat thats probly as heavy as the one you mentioned with my sc300 5spd still na with a competiotion stage 4 clutch, and it towed just fine and this was over a year ago, it didnt effect anything, everything is still fine, and their was no power loss, it towed almost as good as my cherokee 4.0
. Pretty old thread i must say.
10-08-08, 02:42 PM
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Does anyone know the best way to install the wiring for the trailer lights??
Can I just splice a "car side plug thing" into the cars tailights or do I need a converter box??
Can I just splice a "car side plug thing" into the cars tailights or do I need a converter box??
10-08-08, 03:11 PM
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I don't think the car has enough weight to pull up a ramp, I'm pretty sure it will happen like this. You'll get it in the water, have fun at the end of the day when you try to pull it out you'll spin your tires and possibly end up slicing in reverse, thus sinking your car?
Also Have you ever owned a boat? Man I've had wacky waves almost pull a land rover in to the water (after its hooked to the front and you start reeling it on to the trailer) (also right before a storm that came out of no where)
But still **** happens, I say WAY TO RISKY! Maybe to tow a motorcycle trailer or something like this but a boat RIDICULOUS!
-Chris Rock
I don't think the car has enough weight to pull up a ramp, I'm pretty sure it will happen like this. You'll get it in the water, have fun at the end of the day when you try to pull it out you'll spin your tires and possibly end up slicing in reverse, thus sinking your car?
Also Have you ever owned a boat? Man I've had wacky waves almost pull a land rover in to the water (after its hooked to the front and you start reeling it on to the trailer) (also right before a storm that came out of no where)
But still **** happens, I say WAY TO RISKY! Maybe to tow a motorcycle trailer or something like this but a boat RIDICULOUS!
10-08-08, 07:24 PM
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Does anyone know the best way to install the wiring for the trailer lights??
Can I just splice a "car side plug thing" into the cars tailights or do I need a converter box??
The SC400 can tow a boat no problem. The tranny and motor are more than strong enough. I have towed dual jetskis more than 100x and a buddies large boat a couble times......no problem!
Can I just splice a "car side plug thing" into the cars tailights or do I need a converter box??
The SC400 can tow a boat no problem. The tranny and motor are more than strong enough. I have towed dual jetskis more than 100x and a buddies large boat a couble times......no problem!