Caravan towing

Hedley · 06-05-2012, 10:05 AM

Can I tow a small caravan with my 2012 370z??

KingZee · 06-05-2012, 10:07 AM

I would not recommend you do. Is it possible? probably.

ShinyBlueZ · 06-05-2012, 10:13 AM

Ewwwww wtf don't use your 370 as a TOW TRUCK. That's disgusting.

I'm going to rinse my eyes out after reading that. You hurt my soul.

370zproject · 06-05-2012, 10:39 AM

im going to cut another z in half and use the back half as a trailer >.>

DjSquall · 06-05-2012, 10:44 AM

How hard did you hit your head this morning?

370zproject · 06-05-2012, 10:52 AM

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i want one

gbrettin · 06-05-2012, 12:13 PM

My buddy who lives in Germany right now said that quite a few higher end cars tow small trailers. Personally, I wouldn't do that with my car. Maybe you should be the first?

onzedge · 06-05-2012, 12:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hedley

Can I tow a small caravan with my 2012 370z??

Go ahead. If you do, then you are automatically kicked out of the forum. It is your call.

cossie1600 · 06-05-2012, 12:53 PM

If you guys live in England, you will realize why it is useful to have the capability to tow. While the car is capable to tow, but I just don't know if it is such a good idea since there are no hitches out there that is strong enough to carry the weight for the long term (I have seen caravaners, they don't pack light either).

Hedley · 06-05-2012, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by onzedge

Go ahead. If you do, then you are automatically kicked out of the forum. It is your call.

Ok great

I will be sure to Post up images of progress if I decide to go ahead. Thanks guys

Zenki370 · 06-05-2012, 03:11 PM

Top gear does not approve.

DJ-of-E · 06-05-2012, 04:15 PM

What's the towing capacity on the Z? It's in the owner's manual.

cossie1600 · 06-05-2012, 04:20 PM

None indicated.

Lug · 06-05-2012, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJ-of-E

What's the towing capacity on the Z? It's in the owner's manual.

-152 lbs. The little square butthole in the rear bumber is a trailer detect....it reduces engine torque by 40% if a trailer is detected.

Guard Dad · 06-05-2012, 05:03 PM

People, cut him a little slack.

For nearly ten years I towed a trailer most every work day. I used two different vehicles for the purpose and both did the job quite well. The trailer was a small custom made open bed single axle trailer with storage compartments and drawers below the bed. The loaded weight was around 1,600 pounds. I used it in my property maintenance business. Before the trailer I had used pickup trucks but I got fed up driving trucks so I made the trailer and used a car to pull it. Customers thought it was cool when the repairman showed up in a 99 Camaro SS m6 or a 04 GTO m6.

The Z is not much of a tow vehicle but you should be able to, on occasion, pull a 1,000 pound trailer without too much difficulty. You'll need a custom hitch and an electronic interface for the lights. You'll do best with an automatic transmission (with a transmission cooler and an engine oil cooler) and keep the tongue weight to about 100 pounds.

06-05-2012, 10:05 AM	#1 (permalink)
Hedley Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK Age: 41 Posts: 7 Drives: 2012 gt edition 370z Rep Power: 13	Caravan towing Can I tow a small caravan with my 2012 370z??

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KingZee A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Glendale, CA Age: 41 Posts: 2,612 Drives: Focus ST Rep Power: 423	I would not recommend you do. Is it possible? probably. __________________ Focus ST

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370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	im going to cut another z in half and use the back half as a trailer >.> __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

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370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 35 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 53	002__scaled_600.jpg i want one __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

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DJ-of-E Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Garden Grove, CA Posts: 676 Drives: 00 Toyota Celica 040 Rep Power: 15	What's the towing capacity on the Z? It's in the owner's manual. __________________

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ShinyBlueZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: In My Z Posts: 462 Drives: Shiniest Bluest Z Rep Power: 13	Ewwwww wtf don't use your 370 as a TOW TRUCK. That's disgusting. I'm going to rinse my eyes out after reading that. You hurt my soul.

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DjSquall A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Tottenham, ON Age: 36 Posts: 1,340 Drives: My first car Rep Power: 22	How hard did you hit your head this morning?

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gbrettin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Portage, MI Posts: 2,279 Drives: Tricycle Rep Power: 589151	My buddy who lives in Germany right now said that quite a few higher end cars tow small trailers. Personally, I wouldn't do that with my car. Maybe you should be the first?

06-05-2012, 12:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	If you guys live in England, you will realize why it is useful to have the capability to tow. While the car is capable to tow, but I just don't know if it is such a good idea since there are no hitches out there that is strong enough to carry the weight for the long term (I have seen caravaners, they don't pack light either).

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Zenki370 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: CT Posts: 226 Drives: 98 Civic, 09 370z Rep Power: 13	Top gear does not approve.

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	None indicated.

06-05-2012, 05:03 PM	#15 (permalink)
Guard Dad Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: South Orange County, CA Posts: 422 Drives: 2010 370Z Silver A7 Rep Power: 15	People, cut him a little slack. For nearly ten years I towed a trailer most every work day. I used two different vehicles for the purpose and both did the job quite well. The trailer was a small custom made open bed single axle trailer with storage compartments and drawers below the bed. The loaded weight was around 1,600 pounds. I used it in my property maintenance business. Before the trailer I had used pickup trucks but I got fed up driving trucks so I made the trailer and used a car to pull it. Customers thought it was cool when the repairman showed up in a 99 Camaro SS m6 or a 04 GTO m6. The Z is not much of a tow vehicle but you should be able to, on occasion, pull a 1,000 pound trailer without too much difficulty. You'll need a custom hitch and an electronic interface for the lights. You'll do best with an automatic transmission (with a transmission cooler and an engine oil cooler) and keep the tongue weight to about 100 pounds. __________________ 2010 Brilliant Silver, Base w/Sport Package, AT7, Katzkin leather, upgraded audio and lots of Dynamat and a bunch of small stuff. Last edited by Guard Dad; 06-05-2012 at 08:30 PM.

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