Has anyone used their 2007/2008 Outlander to tow a load near the 3500lb limit? My wife and I are going to be moving soon travelling about 6,000km's and I guess I am looking for reassurance that I won't have any problems. We are renting a 6'X12' U-Haul trailer coming in at 1,800lbs which leaves us with 1,700lbs of cargo capacity. I keep asking myself - "Can this vehicle really pulls this off"?

Also I generally only ever use my Outlander in 2WD mode, would you drive in 4WD mode while pulling a trailer or stay in 2WD?

Thanks,
Sean

 

First of all your towing capacity depends on the Outlander model you have:

ES / SE: 1500 - 2000 lb max.

LS / XLS: 2000 - 3500 lb max.

In the LS and XLS models the 3500 lb max is with 4WD activated, 2WD will only allow a max of 2000lb.

before you go on the moving trip make sure you get your car inspected (brake pads, fluids, wheels, etc)

What I am worried about is the 1,700 lb. That's about 8 to 13 people worth of weight (on average) so as long as you do not have 5 to 7 people inside the Outlander, you should be fine but watch the total weight... 1 bed, 3 couches, 2 tables, 6 chairs and 8 boxes of clothing will pretty much get you to your limit fast...

p.s. 6000km is almost from Anchorage, Alaska to Orlando, Florida

 

make sure you inflate your tire according to the weight you will be towing.
most likely need around 40 psi or more.

 

I have the LS 4WD version so I am able to tow 3500lbs.

We are selling all of our furniture but I am taking some specialized tools which I won't be able to sell up where I live and then just personal effects. Personal effects is a term that my wife and I interpret differently so the trailer will definitely be packed full!

Will just be me, the wife, and an 85lb Alaskan Malamute in the car.

We live in the Northwest Territories, Canada and are going to New Brunswick, Canada which maps out to about 6,300km's. It's going to be interesting!!!

I will look at the inflation spec but 40lbs is what I was thinking as well.

Thanks for the input.

Sean