Towing Trailer With My Camaro - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Camaro23$$ · 09-15-2022, 10:22 PM

Hello, I wanted to see if anyone has towed a trailer with their Camaro? If so what did you tow, what was the weight and how did it do? Im thinking about towing my golf cart to a golf course this weekend with my ZL1 since it has a tow hitch. I just dont want to do anything stupid and mess it up. I know it has a 1000 pound towing compactly and the cart plus trailer is at about that or slightly under. Let me know what you guys have experienced. Thank You!

Bee · 09-15-2022, 11:27 PM

Full disclaimer...I have never attempted to tow anything with my Camaro. However, the first thing you may want to check is the hitch class rating you have. For example, Class 1 hitches are usually rated for Gross Trailer Weights up to 2,000 lbs.

You may also want to check the owner's manual. I did a quick search and found someone once posted this:

https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showp...1&postcount=22

Camaro23$$ · 09-16-2022, 12:26 AM

Thanks, Ive decided against it. Last thing I want to do is hurt my baby. Just thought it may not be a problem but im out. Thanks!

Aqua Blue RS/SS · 09-16-2022, 12:32 AM

Go to uhaul, rent a pickup for pretty cheap(Around town rates for a day are very reasonable) tow your trailer, leave your ZL1 in the garage. Trucks are for towing, Camaros are not.
This is one of those laying with your sister moments, just because you can certainly doesn’t mean you should.

TheFlyingBananaSS · 09-16-2022, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aqua Blue RS/SS

This is one of those laying with your sister moments, just because you can certainly doesn’t mean you should.

102SS · 09-16-2022, 07:23 AM

Wow someone installed a trailer hitch on a ZL1...and the OP bought it?

I would of took a hard pass unless it was a 50% off deal

HyperV117 · 09-20-2022, 04:19 PM

Pulled a T@B trailer from So Cal to Yellowstone and the car never complained. It was a little less than 2000lbs I think.

09-15-2022, 10:22 PM	#1
Camaro23$$ Drives: 2013 ZL1 & 2012 2SS Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Loon Lake Posts: 71	Towing Trailer With My Camaro Hello, I wanted to see if anyone has towed a trailer with their Camaro? If so what did you tow, what was the weight and how did it do? Im thinking about towing my golf cart to a golf course this weekend with my ZL1 since it has a tow hitch. I just dont want to do anything stupid and mess it up. I know it has a 1000 pound towing compactly and the cart plus trailer is at about that or slightly under. Let me know what you guys have experienced. Thank You! __________________ 2013 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Yellow Completely Stock. Brand New To Me 2012 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS, LS3, GPI SS1 Cam, GPI Cam Kit, LS9 Head Gasket, Upgraded Valley Cover, Upgraded Crank Bolt, Lifter Trays, CHE Trunnion Kit, BTR Platinum Valve Springs, GPI Hardened Push Rods, GPI Phase Limiter, Upgraded Lifters, Corsa Dual Exhaust, Cold Air Intake, Headers.

09-15-2022, 11:27 PM	#2
Bee Drives: SS/RS - Rally Yellow Join Date: May 2009 Location: Levittown, PA Posts: 590 View My Garage	Full disclaimer...I have never attempted to tow anything with my Camaro. However, the first thing you may want to check is the hitch class rating you have. For example, Class 1 hitches are usually rated for Gross Trailer Weights up to 2,000 lbs. You may also want to check the owner's manual. I did a quick search and found someone once posted this: https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showp...1&postcount=22 __________________ Check out my build here. SEPA5 South Eastern Pennsylvania 5th Gen Camaro Club

09-16-2022, 12:26 AM	#3
Camaro23$$ Drives: 2013 ZL1 & 2012 2SS Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: Loon Lake Posts: 71	Thanks, Ive decided against it. Last thing I want to do is hurt my baby. Just thought it may not be a problem but im out. Thanks! __________________ 2013 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Yellow Completely Stock. Brand New To Me 2012 Chevy Camaro 2SS/RS, LS3, GPI SS1 Cam, GPI Cam Kit, LS9 Head Gasket, Upgraded Valley Cover, Upgraded Crank Bolt, Lifter Trays, CHE Trunnion Kit, BTR Platinum Valve Springs, GPI Hardened Push Rods, GPI Phase Limiter, Upgraded Lifters, Corsa Dual Exhaust, Cold Air Intake, Headers.

09-16-2022, 12:32 AM	#4
Aqua Blue RS/SS Drives: ABM #93 Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Lotaburger Posts: 2,689	Go to uhaul, rent a pickup for pretty cheap(Around town rates for a day are very reasonable) tow your trailer, leave your ZL1 in the garage. Trucks are for towing, Camaros are not. This is one of those laying with your sister moments, just because you can certainly doesn’t mean you should. __________________ ABM #2399 2SS/RS:SOLD ABM #93 2SS/RS Black Rally stripes, Titanium Interior 4,000 miles: GM GFX side skirts and diffuser waiting on paint, GM dovetail, GM heritage, RPI ZL1 style splitter. ‘87 IROC-Z Iroc blue. all original unmolested with 50K miles.

09-16-2022, 07:23 AM	#6
102SS waiting at the tree Drives: SIM 2010 2SS/RS A6 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 3,118	Wow someone installed a trailer hitch on a ZL1...and the OP bought it? I would of took a hard pass unless it was a 50% off deal __________________ 2010 2SS/RS A6 ZL1 Rims 60ft 2.03 13.08 at 107.82 (4/28) 2009 Pontiac G8 3.6L the DD

09-20-2022, 04:19 PM	#7
HyperV117 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: CA Posts: 358	Pulled a T@B trailer from So Cal to Yellowstone and the car never complained. It was a little less than 2000lbs I think. __________________