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Torrent's Towing Capability?

11 messages,  Last post on May 03, 2008 at 2:46 PM

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Re: Torrent's Towing Capability? [promom] by dannyd3
Jul 08, 2007 (7:27 pm)
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Replying to: promom (Jul 08, 2007 5:30 am)

I have a FWD and yes it was a 10ft pop up trailer we travelled just over 200kms and the mileage wasn't bad converting what I used to a full tank I would have gotten about 50-75kms less on a tank. which isn't that bad considering total weight was around 2000lbs. oh and none of this was highway driving
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Pontiac Torrent Towing Boat by mbduncan
Feb 29, 2008 (12:37 pm)
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My company is giving me a new Pontiac Torrent with the FWD 3.4L V6. I want to use it to pull my boat that is 19.5ft and weighs 3300lbs. The only relevant upgrade option I can choose is to pay $1600 out of pocket for the All Wheel drive with upgrade. Do you think the AWD upgrade will make enough of a difference to justify putting out the cash? Do you think I NEED the AWD?
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Re: Pontiac Torrent Towing Boat [mbduncan] by indrgb
Mar 05, 2008 (5:14 pm)
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Replying to: mbduncan (Feb 29, 2008 12:37 pm)

I've only towed a few times, none with a FWD vehicle. I would think AWD would be much better pulling the boat out of the water. If the ramp is steep or if the concrete is slick, FWD might spin. If you can swing the $1600, I would do it. My 2c.
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Re: Torrent's Towing Capability? [dannyd3] by moverguy
Mar 27, 2008 (1:41 pm)
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Replying to: dannyd3 (Jul 08, 2007 7:27 pm)

I have a 2007 AWD and I am planning to tow a pop up trailer, probably a 10-12 ft one. How is the braking when you haul yours? Do you have a trailer brake?
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Re: Torrent's Towing Capability? [moverguy] by dannyd3
May 03, 2008 (2:46 pm)
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Replying to: moverguy (Mar 27, 2008 1:41 pm)

THe braking isn't that bad. I dont have trailer breakes but I heard that they make all the difference. 10ft trailers dont require them but I believe a 12ft does require electric brakes.

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