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Replying to: klunkman (Jan 18, 2006 1:40 pm) People buy corossovers because they want 1 v ehicle that can do a LOT of things for them. A reasonable tow rating is not too much to expect. |
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Replying to: richml (Jan 18, 2006 1:00 pm) The towing capacity of the CX-7 is 2000lbs.
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Replying to: audia8q (Jan 19, 2006 7:07 am) We've never used them for anything other than receiver-type bike racks. Think there might be a correlation - the more expensive the SUV, the less likely it is ever used to tow anything? |
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Jan 18, 2006 7:22 am) As for the list of comments on towing from other posters, I would suspect that a number of people do like me and purchase aftermarket towing equipment for their SUV's. In my part of the country most every SUV I see has a tow hitch of some form and they use them for towing all sorts of things from boats to travel trailers to snowmobile trailers. The current Tribute is rated to 3500lbs for towing, so expecting any SUV to be able to tow a certain amount would not be unreasonable. I tow about 2500lbs and it is handling it with no problems. Having said that, I now understand that the CX-7 is not intended for being such a workhorse and that is fine. Some people do not need the towing capacity and that is fine also. If it was not for my towing needs I would be looking further at the CX-7 as it seems to be a dynamic package. 
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Replying to: hcor (Jan 23, 2006 7:22 am) |
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Replying to: hcor (Jan 23, 2006 7:22 am) |
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Remember...the CX-7 is based on a front wheel drive car platform. One that isnt exactly designed with substantial towing in mind. The 2000lb rating seems reasonable for the CX-7....If somebody is going to tow something larger a vehicle that is designed with towing in mind, like an Explorer, might be a better choice
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Replying to: audia8q (Jan 19, 2006 2:11 pm) Interestingly enough, U-Haul won't rent trailers to anyone with an Explorer - too many claims.
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Replying to: richml (Apr 12, 2006 5:16 pm) Interestingly enough, I have rented U-Haul trailers of various sizes and at several locations to pull behind my Explorer on numerous occasions. My Explorer has a 5000+ pound towing capacity and seems to handle the load just fine. Of course, now I purchased my own 18' trailer, so U-Haul won't be seeing me as often. But your "information" is absolutely wrong.
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Replying to: waygrabow (Apr 24, 2006 6:42 am) I formerly owned a Mazda Navajo (Explorer clone), and looked into renting a U-Haul trailer - same response. Go to the U-Haul web site, enter vehicle info for an Explorer to tow a U-Haul trailer, and see what you get. Even better, go to a search, and enter "Ford Explorer U-haul." This is from the U-Haul site: Ford Explorer owners: U-Haul has chosen not to rent behind this tow vehicle based on our history of excessive costs in defending lawsuits involving Ford Explorer towing combinations. This policy is not related to safety issues. This is an unusual circumstance for U-Haul – we have built our success for over 59 years by saying "yes" to our customers, and do not like saying "no" instead. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and are committed to working with our customers to find alternative options to help with their move. Please contact 1-800-GO-UHAUL (1-800-468-4285) for assistance with alternative options. |
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