duffyboy Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 Hi all. Duffyboy again :D. You might remember me with my brake issue. I still haven't taken it to the garage yet for the service I was talking about. But in advance of doing that, I have another question. I'm wanting to tow a jet ski (approx 600lb.) to FL with me this year (Pittsburgh to Sarasota). My GF and I will also be loaded down with luggage, fishing equipment, coolers and everything else we can think of. We're wondering about the towing capabilities of my 97 ES300 (57,000 miles which, after the 60,000 mile service will have all new belts, fluids, brakes ,etc.). Does anyone have suggestions on how to do it. We don't want to put a permanent tow-hitch on the back of the car and are worried that, although it has a pretty niffty 6-cyl. engine, we'll be sending it to its premature grave by straining it too much. Is what we're asking too much from this car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted April 27, 2003 Share Posted April 27, 2003 Its not built to tow... 600 lbs though, it might be able to do it but you'll have to have a hitch installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKperformance Posted April 28, 2003 Share Posted April 28, 2003 exactly with you loading the car already with people and other things i would say rent a truck as the es towing is like asking a man to shovel snow in his driveway wearing panties and a bra he will get the job done but not properly and may end up losing some bits along the way as well :chairshot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviej Posted May 1, 2003 Share Posted May 1, 2003 if your ES has a sunroof, all the more reason to NOT install an aftermarket trailer hitch or use a temporatary hitch. The presence of a sunroof means less structural integrity of the body. Be safe, look into a rental. You don't want to get half way there and have the tranny overheat or something else crucial go on vacation too. steviej Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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