Towing Capabilities?

GreeNeons03 · Post by **GreeNeons03** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 2:55 pm

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?

Swordfish2Cowboy · Post by **Swordfish2Cowboy** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 3:37 pm

Most likely. I know a lot of people that do it and don't have any problems.

joseph_hac · Post by **joseph_hac** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 4:32 pm

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.

Post by **racer12306** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 4:36 pm

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.

Post by **racer12306** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 4:39 pm

also, Mookie is the man when it comes to neon specs. I would trust his word on anything neon.

Paul56 · Post by **Paul56** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 4:53 pm

Jet-ski's weigh about 700+ pounds so that only leaves you about 300 pounds for the trailer... if you have an auto.

Post by **racer12306** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 4:54 pm

Those trailers don't weight much, so I don't think it would be a big deal.

GreeNeons03 · Post by **GreeNeons03** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:05 pm

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"?

Post by **racer12306** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:22 pm

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:

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 5:50 pm

I can look up the second gen towing specs when I get home if you need it.

GreeNeons03 · Post by **GreeNeons03** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 8:25 pm

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.

jetas · Post by **jetas** » Wed Apr 30, 2008 10:51 pm

Scroll down a bit for the specs....
http://autos.msn.com/research/vip/spec_ ... 77#trimsel