Towing RV?

[cmantis]

I have a 16 Edge Sport. I know the rated towing capacity but was reading in Europe is often much higher as here often used to upsell. I am looking at a Rubicon Toy Hauler that is 6500lbs (dual axle) is there any chance I can tow this without destroying my beloved edge? I see many similar sized suvs that can.

[mr_jason]

From what I can tell the UK version has a 2 tonnes = 4000kg = 4409lbs rating. The hitch itself is only rated for 3500-4500lbs depending on which one you get so you would be stretching it 187% more than what it was rated for.  Even then tongue weight for that trailer looks like it's 800+ lbs. I would not tow it.

[jmr061]

On 5/10/2019 at 5:20 AM, cmantis said:

I have a 16 Edge Sport. I know the rated towing capacity but was reading in Europe is often much higher as here often used to upsell. I am looking at a Rubicon Toy Hauler that is 6500lbs (dual axle) is there any chance I can tow this without destroying my beloved edge? I see many similar sized suvs that can.

 

Curious if you ended up towing a smaller hauler or not?  I too am wondering what a "safe" tow capacity would be a 16 Sport with the class 3 hitch added.  

[mvan231]

I'm also curious about this. The info I find is a max of 3,500 lbs for towing capacity if properly equipped

Edited July 26, 2019 by mvan231

[pourout]

The max I towed with my edge is probably 1,500 lbs but I know it can tow at least 3500lbs but don't want to go over that since this is not made for towing. 6500lbs seems too heavy in my opinion. 

[Gadgetjq]

On 5/10/2019 at 3:20 AM, cmantis said:

I have a 16 Edge Sport. I know the rated towing capacity but was reading in Europe is often much higher as here often used to upsell.

European Edges can be equipped with diesel engines.  That may be at least 'part' of the reason for the increased rating.