[Rhodes22-list] Dave McGee asked "Is A Towing capacity of 4, 500 pounds e...

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There are several factors that will determine whether your vehicle will tow  
a Rhodes safely. GVWR: is the total weight, including your vehicle, gas and  
occupants and the towed boat. Things that are taken into consideration when  
determining whether you have the proper vehicle include tires (what are they  
rated for?) cooling, transmission type, brakes and hitch. Not enough cooling and 
 you will fry your transmission if it is automatic. It is an automatic isn't  
it?  A lot to consider.
 
Rummy
 
 
In a message dated 7/15/2008 9:01:07 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
rlowe at vt.edu writes:

Dave,
I'm voting "on the edge" too.  If you're not going far  you might be OK.
Does you Pilot have factory installed hitch and extra  transmission
cooler?  As Ed notes the hitch may be wimpy. My boat does  not weigh over
4,000 pounds, but I've got an older boat with less  gear.  Good luck.  -
rob



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