Went camping this past weekend and needed to tow a trailer with 3 canoes on it.
I had mechanic install hidden hitch tow bar. Some drilling was required but he did a wonderful job doing it the right way and cutting the hole just big enough for bolts to go in. Electricals had to be run all the way to battery and fuse box because the supplier brought the wrong wiring harness part (other kits allow you to simply tap into rear brake lights and turn signals).
The 5 was loaded with me and passenger, 80 lb inflatable boat, 60lb spare car battery, couple coolers full of alcohol/meat, camping bags and other tidbits along with pulling the trailer. I'm guessing trailer was around 35 lbs and canoes about 50-60 lbs each.
Car had absolutely no issues moving everything along in back country roads at near highway speeds. Not sure what all the fuss is about with car "not able to tow". the tranny shifted just fine and smooth, engine chugged along perfectly well, brakes held up fine. Just accelerate slowly, give yourself more time to brake and car is just fine. I'll post pics later.
I had mechanic install hidden hitch tow bar. Some drilling was required but he did a wonderful job doing it the right way and cutting the hole just big enough for bolts to go in. Electricals had to be run all the way to battery and fuse box because the supplier brought the wrong wiring harness part (other kits allow you to simply tap into rear brake lights and turn signals).
The 5 was loaded with me and passenger, 80 lb inflatable boat, 60lb spare car battery, couple coolers full of alcohol/meat, camping bags and other tidbits along with pulling the trailer. I'm guessing trailer was around 35 lbs and canoes about 50-60 lbs each.
Car had absolutely no issues moving everything along in back country roads at near highway speeds. Not sure what all the fuss is about with car "not able to tow". the tranny shifted just fine and smooth, engine chugged along perfectly well, brakes held up fine. Just accelerate slowly, give yourself more time to brake and car is just fine. I'll post pics later.