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#1 of 5 Oldsmobile Intrigue towing capacity by menardsy Aug 28, 2007 (8:51 am)
Hi,   I was intending to tow a folding camping trailer with my Oldsmobile Intrigue 2000. I would install a transmission cooler. The folding camping trailer has a dry weight of 1250 pounds and has electric brake on it. If I had some accessories in the folding camping trailer it will probably add around 200 pounds so it would be around 1500 pounds. We would be 2 passengers in the car (350 pounds) + around 200 pound of luggage. So in the car the weight would be around 550 pounds. To recapitulate, 1500 pounds for the trailer and 550 pounds in the car. I would like to know if it is too risky for: the frame, the transmission, the manoeuvrability in an emergency situation (must brake quickly or avoid obstacle) ?   Thank you. Sylvain Replies to this message: dtownfb (Aug 28, 2007 9:37 am) menardsy (Aug 28, 2007 11:02 am) dtownfb (Aug 29, 2007 5:38 pm) and 1 more...
#2 of 5 Re: Oldsmobile Intrigue towing capacity [menardsy] by dtownfb Aug 28, 2007 (9:37 am)
Replying to: menardsy (Aug 28, 2007 8:51 am) I think the towing capacity is 1000 pounds. Even towing that amount would concern me because I don't think the transmission could handle the additional load. Replies to this message: menardsy (Aug 28, 2007 11:02 am) dtownfb (Aug 29, 2007 5:38 pm) menardsy (Aug 30, 2007 3:47 am)
#3 of 5 Re: Oldsmobile Intrigue towing capacity [dtownfb] by menardsy Aug 28, 2007 (11:02 am)
Replying to: dtownfb (Aug 28, 2007 9:37 am) Even with a transmission cooler? So I assume that no car at all on the market can (since even a pwerful V6 car cannot) tow any folding camping trailer (except perhaps a Volvo). So a SUV is almost mandatory to tow even the lightest folding camping trailer? Replies to this message: dtownfb (Aug 29, 2007 5:38 pm) menardsy (Aug 30, 2007 3:47 am)
#4 of 5 Re: Oldsmobile Intrigue towing capacity [menardsy] by dtownfb Aug 29, 2007 (5:38 pm)
Replying to: menardsy (Aug 28, 2007 11:02 am) You asked about the Intrigue. It has a towing capacity of 1000 pounds. You are looking to tow 50% more then the manufacturer's recommendation. Yes the engine is rated for 215 hp but the transmission is not one of GM's strongest. There are cars that can handle what you are looking to tow. My minivan is rated for 3000 pounds. A small pickup can do this load easily.   You can probably get away with it as the manufacture always has a factor of safety. But if it were my vehicle, I would not do it even with a transmission cooler. Replies to this message: menardsy (Aug 30, 2007 3:47 am)
#5 of 5 Re: Oldsmobile Intrigue towing capacity [dtownfb] by menardsy Aug 30, 2007 (3:47 am)
Replying to: dtownfb (Aug 29, 2007 5:38 pm) Thank you,   I think I am going to follow your recommendation. It’s going to be some time before I can buy a more expensive car to tow something.   Sylvain

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