How can I increase my towing capacity? | Towing | Forum

Forum→Towing→How can I increase my towing capaci…

Members

Lost password?

How can I increase my towing capacity?

RSS

S.I.N.K.Camper

706 Posts

(Offline)

May 25, 2017 - 2:15 pm

I have a 2008 Hyundai Santa Fe with a towing capacity of 1600 lbs. What are some things that can be done to make towing easier on my vehicle?

Lone Lock

2545 Posts

(Offline)

May 25, 2017 - 2:56 pm

Legally....nothing.

If you get pulled over and are towing 1,700 #'s and your Santa Fe is rated for 1,600 #'s they don't care that you put a larger motor, transmission, heavy duty suspension, etc.

Matt O 2006 Skyline Nomad 27' travel trailer. Previously owned 1986 Coleman Columbia / 1992 Coleman Senecca / 1989 Born Free Class C RV.

chiefbowes

702 Posts

(Offline)

May 25, 2017 - 3:30 pm

passenger cars as a rule do not have the GVW on the door so they wont have a clue.

chiefbowes

702 Posts

(Offline)

May 25, 2017 - 3:33 pm

For the 2008 3.3l, towing capacity (from hmaservice site)
748Kgs (1650lbs) is without trailer brakes
1588kgs (3500lbs) is with trailer brakes

chiefbowes

702 Posts

(Offline)

May 25, 2017 - 3:44 pm

check out hyundai-forums.com

busdriverwc75

454 Posts

(Offline)

May 26, 2017 - 7:41 am

Do you have a tranny cooler? It won't increase your capacity, but could keep your vehicle happy.

Forum Timezone: America/New_York

All RSSShow Stats

Administrators: CampingPhil , JoeCamper