car towing capibillities question

[brother chris]

Do you think that a 1992 chrysler lebaron (not sure if it is a 4 or 6cyl) would be able to tow my boat. My boat is 16' long and the trailer and boat weigh about 1200 lbs.
My mom is giving me her car, but I want to be sure it will tow my boat.
The car has a class 2 trailer hitch on it already.
Any kind of input would be appreciated.
Cheers,
B.C.

 

[JB]

Re: car towing capibillities question

It will probably work, Chris.

Have a Chrysler Tech look at the ID plate and tell you what it can safely tow.

 

[brother chris]

Re: car towing capibillities question

Thanks JB, good idea.
I would only really be concerned if it was a 4 cyl. That weight would be hard on the tranny after a while.

 

[Bob_VT]

Re: car towing capibillities question

Chris - don't forget the brakes. A fresh set of pads are cheap and good insurance.

 

[DJ]

Re: car towing capibillities question

If your boat is truly 1200 pounds, you should be OK. I'll bet it weighs more than that.

 

[bassboy1]

Re: car towing capibillities question

I'll bet it weighs more than that.

if it is an aluminum utility boat i bet it doesn't.

 

[POINTER94]

Re: car towing capibillities question

Chris, I had a 90 LeBaron with the 4 cylinder and used it a couple of times to pull a pop up camper. It worked fine. Not exactly a speed demon, but it wasn't one to start with.

Watch the head gaskets on that 4 if that is what you have.

 

[harkawy]

Re: car towing capibillities question

I have a 17' Aluminum bass boat that I pull with my '04 CR-V. I have no problems going up hill or retrieving from the water.

 

[DJ]

Re: car towing capibillities question

I have a 17' Aluminum bass boat that I pull with my '04 CR-V. I have no problems going up hill or retrieving from the water.

What does that have to do with a 1992 Chrysler?

The Chrysler tow rating is 1000 pounds-MAX. The engine/trans. are not not the issues, the body and brakes are.

 

[Daddy O]

Re: car towing capibillities question

Most front wheel drive passenger cars are 1000 lbs. towing cap. Usually pulling is not the problem, but stopping is the problem.

 

[Drrockter]

Re: car towing capibillities question

I would be wary of that class 2 hitch. Most third party installers don't care what they put on a vehicle.

 

[whywhyzed]

Re: car towing capibillities question

any car can tow 1,000 lbs. 1,200 behind that car will be no problem if you take it easy