maxwebster
09-08-2010, 07:48 PM
Hello fellow Patriot owners,
I live in Canada, and here we are limited to a maximum 907 kg towing capacity. I have noticed though that in most other countries, including the UK, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Australia, etc... all have maximum towing capacities of 1500 kg (for a braked trailer). But we don't seem to have that option here in North America.
I'm just wondering if those Pat owners in Australia would be willing to share their towing experiences, maybe answer some of the following questions:
How you tried towing anything over 907 kg?
Any problems with heavier weight?
What kind of trailers are you towing?
Are you aware of any major differences in non North American Pats that would enable them to tow more weight?
Do you have specialized hitches, for example welded to the frame instead of just bolted on?
I'm trying to get Chrysler in North America to provide some kind of an explanation on why we are restricted to only 907 kg, while most other countries have the option to tow more with a braked trailer. I have consulted my province's transportation department as well as my auto insurance company, and they both say that it's the manufacturer that sets the towing capacity as there are no specific government regulation or insurance specific policy that dictates such things. But after several weeks, Chrysler has still not provided any kind of explanation.
Any information you can share will be greatly appreciated.
FYI, I own basic Sports model, 4x2 2.4 liter 5 speed standard.
I live in Canada, and here we are limited to a maximum 907 kg towing capacity. I have noticed though that in most other countries, including the UK, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Australia, etc... all have maximum towing capacities of 1500 kg (for a braked trailer). But we don't seem to have that option here in North America.
I'm just wondering if those Pat owners in Australia would be willing to share their towing experiences, maybe answer some of the following questions:
How you tried towing anything over 907 kg?
Any problems with heavier weight?
What kind of trailers are you towing?
Are you aware of any major differences in non North American Pats that would enable them to tow more weight?
Do you have specialized hitches, for example welded to the frame instead of just bolted on?
I'm trying to get Chrysler in North America to provide some kind of an explanation on why we are restricted to only 907 kg, while most other countries have the option to tow more with a braked trailer. I have consulted my province's transportation department as well as my auto insurance company, and they both say that it's the manufacturer that sets the towing capacity as there are no specific government regulation or insurance specific policy that dictates such things. But after several weeks, Chrysler has still not provided any kind of explanation.
Any information you can share will be greatly appreciated.
FYI, I own basic Sports model, 4x2 2.4 liter 5 speed standard.