^^ The great tech posts just keep on coming These hitches are bolt on items that are easily removed, and they are only like $120...it's not a huge investment. And OH NO! I want to USE my car to actually DO something instead of slapping on some ricer stickers, body kit, ricer fiber, and calling it "modded".
I have the power to pull WAY more than 700-1000lbs ... But, I don't have the gross vehicle weight to do anymore than that... General rule of thumb is don't exceed 2/3 vehicle weight on a tow - also all of the hitches available for these cars are class 1 which is 2000lbs-tow/200lbs tongue.
If you don't have any tech to contribute, please don't. I already know all the opinions on trailering junk with my mustang, that's not the topic of this thread. Though...it is surprising, such a mullet inspiring car and so many people are opposed to the idea of hauling a sweet load
That "general rule of thumb" is junk. I have a ranger that weighs 3700 pounds, has a 5800 pound tow rating from ford and I pull 5,000 pounds all the time. The problem is not pulling, it is controlling and stopping. Those are two different issues. Trailer brakes (surge) make a difference.
Yes, you _can_ tow with a mustang, or a honda. Yes you _can_ put your foot under a running lawn mower even though it says "don't do it". The question is, _should_ you do either??? Not me for either question...