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Txturbo · 10-21-2008, 04:43 PM

It would be nice if I could tow a trailer with my 1st gen on it.

But, that would probably be too much. I guess I'll have to spring for gas for two cars if I go to a show.

*Camaro_Corvette* · 10-21-2008, 05:04 PM

Towing shouldn't be a problem at all, don't expect a kit for it imediately after they start rolling onto dealerships.

Captain Awesome · 10-21-2008, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by SSNIGHTMARE

How the hell r u going to get it out of the water on the boat ramp?

DING DING DING DING DING! We have a winner!

LSxJunkie · 10-21-2008, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Awesome

DING DING DING DING DING! We have a winner!

*Camaro_Corvette* · 10-21-2008, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SSNIGHTMARE

How the hell r u going to get it out of the water on the boat ramp?

He apparently used to do it with a caprice, let alone a camaro!

LS3SSRS · 10-21-2008, 05:56 PM

i wouldn't be towing #$%& all with the camaro. a hitch on any car makes me cringe.....

TheCaptain · 10-21-2008, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SSNIGHTMARE

How the hell r u going to get it out of the water on the boat ramp?

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Originally Posted by camaro_corvette

He apparently used to do it with a caprice, let alone a camaro!

Good thing some people still read everything!

Yea, the Caprice has no problem pulling the Sea Doo. It has a slightly beefed up 5.0L and a limited slip rear end, and i have no problem towing and cruising at my normal speed of 130.

The Camaro has a very beefy 6.2L (apx 2.4 times the horse of the Caprice) and the LSD, and all the coolers, so its a matter of finding someone who has a proper hitch, with the proper bracing. And no, i don't expect hitches to be out right away... pending SEMA, not much other then GM Accesories will be.

And Black5thGen, its good to hear that, if the old 4th gens can do it, the 5th gen should have no problem!

jordan 572 · 10-21-2008, 08:25 PM

my uncles has about 5 seadoos they are the funniest thing to drive in the world [i cant drive yet]the tongue weight on his 2 place trailer should be about 200 pounds because i am 150 pounds and that thing is about ready to tip back when i stand on them in the back. who cares everyone know a camaro isnt for towing but i even know another cheap suv/truck anothe car payment,insurance,fixing it when it breaks,and oil changes o and gas

Captain Awesome · 10-21-2008, 08:41 PM

Go ahead and cut holes in your diffuser panel. That will look sweet and really help with resale value.

Oracle · 10-22-2008, 11:16 AM

Towing is one area where the hefty weight of the camaro will help you out alot. one of the most dangerous things is people towing with a vehicle to small for the application. It puts the driver at the mercy of whatever they are towing, not in control of it. for what your asking of the vehicle your perfectly within limits. my concern with towing is that the suspension may be a bit soft in the rear. if that is the case an airride suspension will help even that out, but with only a seadoo you should be ok unless your ramp is particularly steep. your only concern is finding a hitch and fabricating the rear end to have it fit. the problem is we here in america dont put options like trailer hitches on our cars like they do in australia or other countries. we all have our truck to compliment our vehicle lineups. that being said im sure you could order a hitch from a Commodore down under and have it shipped here. I think i have to agree with the majority of people who dislike the idea of towing something with my camaro but if its necessary for you then go for it. ill see you at the lake.

theholycow · 10-22-2008, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Oracle

Towing is one area where the hefty weight of the camaro will help you out alot. one of the most dangerous things is people towing with a vehicle to small for the application. It puts the driver at the mercy of whatever they are towing, not in control of it.

Thank you! I was reading through the whole thread thinking that, wondering why there are so many responses and none even mention it. They all talk about power, but we already know the car will be way more powerful than the Caprice, and way more powerful than trucks rated to tow 10,000 pound campers...and anyway, even if it didn't have enough power, that's still ok. So you have to go slower. If you can't tolerate going slow, you shouldn't be towing anyway!

Towing priorities are in this order:

1. Safety -- Weight of tow vehicle vs weight of trailer, tow vehicle layout, tongue weight and tow vehicle overhang, suspension and tire load ratings, brakes, lateral and braking traction. The single PWC should be no problem with the two ton Camaro.

2. Legality -- GCWR and any special towing equipment required by manufacturer. I imagine the Camaro will come with a tow rating high enough for the job, and probably won't require trailer brakes. It sure won't require a weight-distributing hitch...a standard hitch will be specified if they do allow towing. Else, they will simple say that the car is not rated for towing, which will make it illegal in most places.

3. Insurance -- This is where legality really comes into play. Cops don't look for people dragging trailers to harass, nor do most have the technical know-how to do it. However, if you get in an accident, your insurance company can and will seize any opportunity to deny your claim -- such as not following laws or manufacturer's recommendations perfectly.

4. Durability -- Can you tow without blowing the transmission? That definitely won't be a problem in this case.

5. Forward traction -- RWD + limited slip diff == win. Every try dragging a boat up a dirt ramp with FWD? I did, with a 1997 Pontiac Grand Am and a boat that I forgot to unstrap from the trailer. Luckily, a nice passerby used his truck to drag me out.

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my concern with towing is that the suspension may be a bit soft in the rear.

I doubt it. It's a Camaro, not my wife.

The_Stache · 10-22-2008, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by 454lsxss

Sigh... everyone sees this and thinks OH ITS MADE FOR IT!!!!1!1!!!

Get a grip people.. EVERY AND I MEAN EVERY PREPRODUCTION VEHICLE HAS A CUSTOM HITCH PUT ON IT

EVEN AVEO'S, LAMBO'S, YARIS'S.. ITS PART OF THE DAMN TESTING NOT MENT FOR PRODUCTION.

They use tow behind dynos and stress weight to test the drivetrains.

Tal · 10-22-2008, 12:26 PM

I doubt I'll be doing so myself, but if you have a need there's nothing wrong with using a car to tow a light load. Some people have mental conditions preventing themselves from making full use of cars but don't let that stop you, just pay attention to the ratings from GM so your insurance company doesn't have a chance to pull one over on you.

DntWrryBeHappy21 · 10-22-2008, 06:13 PM

I dont see why everyone's opinion is getting in the way of this thread. Hes not asking "does it make sense" IMO hes asking if itll be possible with an tow kit....So I dont think everyone should be bashing him and posting saying "its a bad idea" "dont do it" "omg kill yourself for thinking of that"

I'm not too sure on the towing with the camaro, why not sell the cobalt and caprice and buy a nice little pickup?

10-21-2008, 04:43 PM	#29
Txturbo Keeper of the Faith Drives: 2001 Z28 Agressively Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rosenberg,Texas Posts: 1,383 View My Garage	It would be nice if I could tow a trailer with my 1st gen on it. But, that would probably be too much. I guess I'll have to spring for gas for two cars if I go to a show. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS R6P 2001 Camaro Z28 1969 Camaro SS clone

10-21-2008, 05:04 PM	#30
Camaro_Corvette 36.58625, -121.7568 Drives: Team 1LE Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Earth Posts: 23,709 View My Garage	Towing shouldn't be a problem at all, don't expect a kit for it imediately after they start rolling onto dealerships. __________________ I am seriously never serious vv V vv Next order of business

10-21-2008, 05:56 PM	#34
LS3SSRS Drives: 2010 IBM SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 805	i wouldn't be towing #$%& all with the camaro. a hitch on any car makes me cringe..... __________________ sold 2010 2SS/RS, 6spd manual, imperial blue metallic w/black leather Blacked out tail/signal lights, 5% rear tint, 20% sides, Dynomax Bullet mufflers, Barton short throw shifter, Clear Image offroad downpipes

10-22-2008, 06:13 PM	#42
DntWrryBeHappy21 Patiently Waiting... Drives: whatevers in the driveway atm Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 403	I dont see why everyone's opinion is getting in the way of this thread. Hes not asking "does it make sense" IMO hes asking if itll be possible with an tow kit....So I dont think everyone should be bashing him and posting saying "its a bad idea" "dont do it" "omg kill yourself for thinking of that" I'm not too sure on the towing with the camaro, why not sell the cobalt and caprice and buy a nice little pickup? __________________ One day....

10-21-2008, 08:25 PM	#36
jordan 572 Drives: none Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: MN Posts: 1,720 View My Garage	my uncles has about 5 seadoos they are the funniest thing to drive in the world [i cant drive yet]the tongue weight on his 2 place trailer should be about 200 pounds because i am 150 pounds and that thing is about ready to tip back when i stand on them in the back. who cares everyone know a camaro isnt for towing but i even know another cheap suv/truck anothe car payment,insurance,fixing it when it breaks,and oil changes o and gas

10-21-2008, 08:41 PM	#37
Captain Awesome Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York Posts: 3,746	Go ahead and cut holes in your diffuser panel. That will look sweet and really help with resale value.

10-22-2008, 11:16 AM	#38
Oracle Drives: Ford Focus Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Phoenix, Az Posts: 71	Towing is one area where the hefty weight of the camaro will help you out alot. one of the most dangerous things is people towing with a vehicle to small for the application. It puts the driver at the mercy of whatever they are towing, not in control of it. for what your asking of the vehicle your perfectly within limits. my concern with towing is that the suspension may be a bit soft in the rear. if that is the case an airride suspension will help even that out, but with only a seadoo you should be ok unless your ramp is particularly steep. your only concern is finding a hitch and fabricating the rear end to have it fit. the problem is we here in america dont put options like trailer hitches on our cars like they do in australia or other countries. we all have our truck to compliment our vehicle lineups. that being said im sure you could order a hitch from a Commodore down under and have it shipped here. I think i have to agree with the majority of people who dislike the idea of towing something with my camaro but if its necessary for you then go for it. ill see you at the lake.

10-22-2008, 12:26 PM	#41
Tal Drives: Old Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: OK Posts: 726	I doubt I'll be doing so myself, but if you have a need there's nothing wrong with using a car to tow a light load. Some people have mental conditions preventing themselves from making full use of cars but don't let that stop you, just pay attention to the ratings from GM so your insurance company doesn't have a chance to pull one over on you.