Towing capacity

[rubenastley]

Hey guys,

I'm planning on towing my motorcycle trailer with two road bikes on it.

Each bike weighs about 180kg and the trailer i'm not sure about.

It will be a 60km round trip, will the engine blow up?

Cheers

[Adrian2627]

Generally no but that depends on you, your car, and how you drive it. If it's an auto with high Kms then you might risk damaging the auto. If it's a manual you may damage the clutch. If your cooling system isn't in good condition you may over heat it. If you go down a hill the brakes may get too hot, you may crash, burn, and die. It's not an easy question to answer with such little info. If you make sure your car is in good condition, drive sensibly, use your common sense, and don't overload the clutch/auto you should be fine.
I'd check the braking capacity first. Can't remember what it was for Gen 3 but Gen 4s have an un braked towing capacity, how much you can legally tow without trailer brakes, of 500kgs, the 3.0 750kgs. But, that's to do with the size of the cars brakes not it's engine. Two bikes and a trailer will be pushing close to 500kgs depending on your trailer.

[DownUnder]

I'd doubt you'd push any limits unless your car has some un/known pre-existing problem...

[fibble]

Nope - unless something is seriously wrong!

The statements by this member should be considered an uninformed opinion only with no undertaking or assurance of expertise .
Consultation with relevant experts is purely the responsibility of the OP .
If pain persists please see you doctor..........

[Deep Heat]

Take things easy and you will be fine.

[Elbus]

Take things easy and you will be fine.

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