posted 10-06-2005 11:28 AM                  

Also exceeding a vehicles towing capacity can be really dangerous when trying to stop you vehicle on a downward run.

Please be safe. Be around to enjoy your Prowler and your SSR.

posted 10-06-2005 12:45 PM                  

I'm the Rick from Missouri who towed my Prowler with my SSR to the Texas Stampede last year. I also towed it to the Toronto event last year and to Detroit Dreamcruise in August without any problems whatsoever.

I made my own 2" hitch and fabricated it to the rear cross member of the frame. It wasn't so difficult to do. I removed the rear bumper and cross member to weld it in. I accessed the hitch through the bumper under the swing out license plate. I did change the springs just to lower the truck for looks, not for towing purposes. I think the 2500 lb rating was on the existing hitch and not cooling or tranny because the tranny is the same as in the Tahoe or Trailblazer which is rated for towing more. I've been told that the tire rating may be the reason for the 2500 limit, but have had no problems.

This is the first I've seen the post that Whealy forwarded and I agree with Bob Goetz, but I didn't install the airbags. The existing wiring doesn't include an electric brake controller wire. Had to add it.

Towing the Prowler on the Texas Rollback trailer weighs about 4100-4200 lbs. It tows great and I still get about 11-12 mpg. There again, I have no cooling problems at all, even running the air conditioner the temperature has never run above normal. This hasn't been an issue on my SSR towing or not.

Good luck and if you want any more information get in touch with me.