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Towing Capabilities?
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 2:55 pm
by GreeNeons03
First off, I want to say that I hate seeing trailer hitches on cars. Whether it's a Neon or a Crown Vic it's just not right and doesn't look right. Save them for the trucks and SUV's. However, this may be the only reason I would ever even think about putting a trailer hitch on my car.
I'm looking into getting a JetSki. Now since I don't have a truck or SUV to put a hitch on, my car would be the only thing I could tow it with. That being said, would I be able to tow a JetSki with my car without tearing up the transmission?
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 3:37 pm
by Swordfish2Cowboy
Most likely. I know a lot of people that do it and don't have any problems.
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 4:32 pm
by joseph_hac
Check your owner's manual. I don't have it on hand, but I know it lists the towing capability. The base models can tow, but towing is not recommended for R/Ts for whatever reason.
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 4:36 pm
by racer12306
1000lb towing limit for autos
2000lb towing limit for manuals
100lb tongue weight limit for both
http://forums.neons.org/viewtopic.php?t=313849
The OP in that thread asked about 2000's, but there shouldn't be any difference between any of the 2gns.
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 4:39 pm
by racer12306
also, Mookie is the man when it comes to neon specs. I would trust his word on anything neon.
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 4:53 pm
by Paul56
Jet-ski's weigh about 700+ pounds so that only leaves you about 300 pounds for the trailer... if you have an auto.
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 4:54 pm
by racer12306
Those trailers don't weight much, so I don't think it would be a big deal.
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:05 pm
by GreeNeons03
Yeah the trailers are usually made of aluminum aren’t they? So their pretty light weight. I do have an auto (
) and the one I’m looking at weighs around 820 lbs.
http://www.sea-doo.com/en-US/Products/W ... aft/RXT-X/
Also, what do you mean by "tongue weight"?
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:22 pm
by racer12306
tongue weight is the weight that is actually attached to the car. the weight that isn't supported by the trailers tires. i think this picture describes it best:
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:50 pm
by Danteneon
I can look up the second gen towing specs when I get home if you need it.
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:25 pm
by GreeNeons03
I went by the "JetSki Store" today to learn a little more about them. I found out that they make the same one that I posted earlier in a 2 seater (me + the lady friend =
)that has the same engine specs and is lighter, cost less too. I think I'll go with that one.
http://www.sea-doo.com/en-US/Products/W ... aft/RXP-X/
BTW, thanks Racer for the explanation.
Posted: Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:51 pm
by jetas