brownb66
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So here it is.... I have a 2001 Grand Prix GTP Sedan. It has 115,000 miles, has been very well maintained (all fluids have recently been changed as well as the intake manifold gasket, brakes, belts) and I have been told that GM says the towing capability for this car is around 1,000 pounds. Well I am here to ask for some input on my current situation.
I am moving from Michigan to Texas. It is 1,200 miles and around 21 hours travel time. The truck we were going to rent has been bumped up to around $1,300 bucks because the place we are going to rent from only have 16 foot trailers left. We would like to save as much money as possible... so what I was thinking about doing was buying a class 2 hitch and bolting on the back of the GTP for about $220. Then I was going to get a 5x8 or 5x10 trailer on the back and tow it down there. This would save us 700 to 800 dollars and be a whole lot easier. The empty trailer would be about 900 pounds and totally loaded (we don't have a lot we're taking with us) it would probably be about 1,500 pounds.
Does towing with a supercharger make a difference?
I know the trannies aren't the best, but if its in great shape can it take it?
Now I know most people are going to say don't do this... or grand prixs aren't made for this. I know this already. I am just looking for someone who maybe knows of someone who has done this, or have some sort of constructive criticism. Thanks in advance!
I am moving from Michigan to Texas. It is 1,200 miles and around 21 hours travel time. The truck we were going to rent has been bumped up to around $1,300 bucks because the place we are going to rent from only have 16 foot trailers left. We would like to save as much money as possible... so what I was thinking about doing was buying a class 2 hitch and bolting on the back of the GTP for about $220. Then I was going to get a 5x8 or 5x10 trailer on the back and tow it down there. This would save us 700 to 800 dollars and be a whole lot easier. The empty trailer would be about 900 pounds and totally loaded (we don't have a lot we're taking with us) it would probably be about 1,500 pounds.
Does towing with a supercharger make a difference?
I know the trannies aren't the best, but if its in great shape can it take it?
Now I know most people are going to say don't do this... or grand prixs aren't made for this. I know this already. I am just looking for someone who maybe knows of someone who has done this, or have some sort of constructive criticism. Thanks in advance!
I plan on going between 55 - 60 mph in the right lane for most of the trip. I am going to accelerate slow and try to keep it in third gear if possible. We are planning on getting an enclosed trailer (900 pounds empty) so with our stuff hopefully it will only be around 1300-1400 pounds.
