towing questions

3 amigos · 08-04-2018, 06:22 AM

2015 DX3 currently towing a ford edge. Considering a 2500# 10,000# capacity aluminum trailer to accommodate a VW TDI Touraeg. Any thoughts.

A32Deuce · 08-04-2018, 09:57 AM

What are the towing specs on the door sticker? I would think 10000lb is within spec.

mikew968 · 08-04-2018, 10:19 AM

20,000 lbs tow capacity for DX3

mikew968 · 08-04-2018, 10:20 AM

Open or enclosed trailer?

3 amigos · 08-04-2018, 12:03 PM

open

johnmbeard · 08-04-2018, 01:28 PM

There is no problem, your new trailer is rated at 10,000# but weighs far less. Besides 10 isn't 20...

FOURWHL · 08-04-2018, 03:51 PM

I tow a 10k flatbed trailer with a 4 dr Jeep Wrangler often. Tows great no issue. You’re good

mikew968 · 08-05-2018, 12:50 PM

You will hardly know it’s back there!

rvsparky · 08-19-2018, 09:29 AM

My experience is the more weight on the tounge the better the ride. I pull a 10k pound 22ft enclosed trailer with no issue

FOURWHL · 08-19-2018, 10:31 AM

I actually prefer towing a trailer to flat towing. Loading/unloading is a hassle as is storing it. But I feel it tracks better when driving and being able to back up if needed is always a relief. Feels more natural to me.

You’ll be great with that trailer/load combo. My 10k steel trailer weighs 2700lb itself and I barely know it’s back there

A32Deuce · 08-19-2018, 11:30 AM

X2 on a trailer.

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