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What's a Safe Weight For Trailer Towing?

What's a Safe Weight For Trailer Towing?

Under The Hood show Aug 17, 2025 46 min
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About this episode

Exploring the intricacies of trailer towing safety, this episode dives into the importance of understanding weight limits and vehicle capabilities. The hosts answer listener questions about various automotive issues, including a Cadillac's air suspension problems, oil change intervals for a RAM truck, and a Subaru's overheating concerns. They also discuss the potential return of the Camaro as an EV and the excitement surrounding the new Ford Bronco. With a mix of technical advice and automotive news, this episode is packed with insights for enthusiasts.

Topics: trailer towing safety suspension issues oil change intervals overheating concerns camaro return as ev ford bronco discussion
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Chevrolet Nova
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Chevrolet Nova

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Chevrolet Corvette

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Kia Forte
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Kia Forte

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Chevrolet Camaro
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Chevrolet Camaro

"...n, you want to tell them what's going on with the Camaro? I do."
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Ford Mustang
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Ford Mustang

"No. Yes, but the same thing that the Mustang folks felt, and we just didn't feel those hard."
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Dodge Charger
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Dodge Charger

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Pontiac Firebird
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Pontiac Firebird

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Tesla Model
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Tesla Model

"Tesla, a Hyundai, and then a Mustang. Tesla Model Y, Tesla Model 3, then the Mustang. Both Tesla's."
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Tesla Model 3
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Tesla Model 3

"...Hyundai, and then a Mustang. Tesla Model Y, Tesla Model 3, then the Mustang. Both Tesla's."
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Subaru Crosstrek
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Subaru Crosstrek

"... no one was injured. So I picked up a 2017 Subaru Crosstrek five-speed manual and I have two questions."
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Wrangler Rubicon
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Wrangler Rubicon

"... to see you. But yeah, anyway, traded in the 2016 Rubicon had the 3.6, 50,000 mile manual."
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Ford Bronco
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Ford Bronco

"...d hopefully next week it's going to be built a 25 Bronco Badlands Sasquatch. And I'm getting the 2.3 liter"
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Jeep Wrangler
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Jeep Wrangler

"...that a Jeep isn't capable. I never went to a Jeep Wrangler school, but I was just blown away about out of th..."
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Bronco Raptor
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Bronco Raptor

"We've actually since then traded that in for a Bronco Raptor that we have now. Yeah, I think I'll show, I gues..."
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F-150 Raptor
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F-150 Raptor

"...e actually since then traded that in for a Bronco Raptor that we have now. Yeah, I think I'll show, I gues..."
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Ford Escape
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Ford Escape

"...d a lot of issues with the smaller Ford, like the escape engines, like the Latini to any ones, but the tur..."
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Ford Bronco Sport
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Ford Bronco Sport

"So. That was a Bronco Sport. Yeah."
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Dodge Challenger
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Dodge Challenger

"Don, what can we do for you? Hey, I'm a 73 challenger and I can only get it out once a while."
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Chevrolet Silverado
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Chevrolet Silverado

"Love your show. I have a 2017 Silverado and I'm getting ready to pull an RV with it."
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