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Old 06-17-2017, 05:53 PM
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Default 2.7 4x4 tow a 4000lb car?
I'm wondering if someone could help answer a question for me..

I'm trying to get a 3800lb up north to my family's place for repairs. I'd be renting a small car trailer from uhaul.

I don't have the truck or manual with me, but it is a standard 2016 XL 4X4 with the 2.7 and 3.55 gears with 35" Ridge Grapplers. I have the standard factory hitch.

Can anyone tell me if I'd be safe towing that much weight for 3.5 hrs at highway speeds (65-70mph)?


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Easy breezy on the weight.

I'll let others advise you on the finer points of towing though, because I never have done any towing.
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Your truck can tow that like it ain't even back there
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Your truck won't have any issue. You will need a trailer brake controller though.
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Your truck won't have any issue. You will need a trailer brake controller though.
This! Takes 5 minutes to install pigtail is in the glovebox
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Your truck won't have any issue. You will need a trailer brake controller though.
U-Haul trailers (especially the car hauler) generally have surge brakes, so you don't need a brake controller.
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Originally Posted by itasor
U-Haul trailers (especially the car hauler) generally have surge brakes, so you don't need a brake controller.



glad someone caught that...hope the op see before buying one....lmao
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4000lb car plus how much for the weight of a sufficient trailer? 2000lbs?

pretty close to the max capability of the 2.7 at what, 7500lbs or so?

but sure, shouldn't be a problem, correctly set up!
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