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    Lightbulb 10-05-2011
    I have an 07 Grand Prix GXP. Everything I see says that it's rated at 1000 lbs. I'm looking at towing a Popup camper. Tongue weight is 120 lbs and a total loaded GVWR of 2000 lbs. I know it's a uni-body, but only a 1000 lbs towing? Plenty of power/trans/brakes. Has anyone towed a SMALL popup or camper. What type of hitch are you guys using?

    I'm not climbing mountains. I'm in Western MI and have a few hills, but nothing serious. My main campground is only 20 highway miles away. Farthest trip would be 300 miles max to camp with/by my parents. Thanks for any info
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    Default 10-05-2011
    transmission is pretty much made of glass
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    Default 10-05-2011
    its the same trans as the gtp's.

    because its 04+ is does have hardend parts and can tow a certain amount of wieght.

    If you did end up towing with it, keep it in 3 and not D, so it dont go into fourth gear.

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    Default 10-05-2011
    you should be fine, may be super slow and break your trans but you should make it

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    Default 10-09-2011
    Most tail dragers are limited to 1000k towing since the drive wheels are up front.
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    Default 10-09-2011
    I've pulled 1800lbs on my 2002 GTP, never had an issue, but I never got out of 3rd either, or about 40mph.

    "**** bills. You can live in your car but you can't race your house" -dsmuts
    Want her to stop when she's not looking karate chop her in her crotch that should quiet her for a bit or at the very least put a smile on your face -REDCOMPG
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    this is fail fail fail
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    Want to tow stuff? Get a truck!
    1999 GTPHP Tuned, Ported SC/TB, 42#'s, SSAC's, ZZP Modded 1.9's/LS6 Springs/Manley's, TransGo Shift Kit, Poly Uppers, KYB GR2's/Springtech's. - 231k and traded it in. - Gone
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