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Old 09-17-2016, 11:59 AM   #19 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by oil pan 4 View Post
The unusually high tow ratings on the euro specs is due to several conditions and circumstances not found in the United States.
1 they install trailer brake controller even in cars, something pretty much unheard-of.
2 They slow down when towing, something else pretty much unheard-of in the United States.

Another thing to consider.
Can you even get a trailer hitch rated for the max rating of the vehicle?

For example my camaro has a 2,000lb trailer and 200lb hitch rating. BUT no one ever bothered to make a hitch rated for that much. The only ones ever sold were rated for 1,000lb of trailer and 100lb of hitch weight.
Apparently this is very common with car trailer hitches.
Here is your '85 Camaro 200/200lb trailer hitch.
https://www.etrailer.com/hitch-1985_...let_Camaro.htm
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