Looking into getting a small camper like I saw a member post on here one time. Not the same model but wondering what the weight limit is for a Sling to tow?
How much can a Slingshot pull?
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wondering what the weight limit is for a Sling to tow?
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Curious how or if someone representing a company is willing to answer this question given the legal quagmire they would enter since it has not been designed to pull anything at all .....
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Curious how or if someone representing a company is willing to answer this question given the legal quagmire they would enter since it has not been designed to pull anything at all ......
Doubt it. I think we're in the land of "freight 'er down and let's see what happens." There are a lot of guys on here who tow, though.
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we have enough awesome members on here I would gladly accept their opinion.
I think you'll get some good answers based on actual experience vice opinion.
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Curious how or if someone representing a company is willing to answer this question given the legal quagmire they would enter since it has not been designed to pull anything at all ......
I think @Orangeman has a valid point. If I were a supplier I would note that you are towing at your own risk. In today's world you have to cover your butt for liability reasons. Believe it or not the Jeep Wrangler (4dr JK) is rated for only 3500lbs. We sell a hitch for it but state its only a class 2. It really is rated for more but we do not go past the manufactures rating ... Ever!
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So RichArlt will show videos of what he's towed...
If you want to see for yourself @tigershark, search YouTube and wycked hitch...
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According to @rabtech his can pull a building!
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I think the weak spot is going to be the belt. Because your not going to be spinning the tire to reduce the force on the belt. You will actually be putting a load on the belt.
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I think the weak spot is going to be the belt. Because your not going to be spinning the tire to reduce the force on the belt. You will actually be putting a load on the belt.
Well you're trying to pull a building! Have to expect a weak link somewhere!
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He's picking up what I'm throwin down
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I was always taught not to exceed 1/3 your vehicle's weight while towing, unless what you are towing has brakes.
It's been a great rule of thumb and I've never gotten into trouble using it.
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I can pull about 1.4 g's in mine if I have enough lateral runoff space in case I lose it
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They list 1200 lbs for their hitch..Remember reading someone towing 1300 with this hitch. Go easy on takeoff given single wheel traction, belt and clutch. No big deal once moving except for braking.
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How about this much?
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I think the weak spot is going to be the belt. Because your not going to be spinning the tire to reduce the force on the belt. You will actually be putting a load on the belt.
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I believe much like a motorcycle it will be the low rear traction letting a trailer push out the rear of the Slingshot in turns or while braking, combined with the unbalanced dynamics of a reverse trike, and the stability/traction/ABS systems not being calibrated to handle it. I will see if I can find it but remember reading how much effort BRP put into designing the system to handle a factory trailer on the Spyder .... designing a hitch and trailer where easy, took them a long time to design the interface and dynamic programming that changes system settings when their trailer is attached.
Just because you "can" doesn't mean you should or that it is smart or responsible .... I submit the video posted above as proof people are more than willing to do things that are neither of the latter .
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How about this much?
Never would have imagined towing a trailer with another Slingshot on it.
My first thought was the trailer better have electric brakes and then burning up the clutch.
Secondly, IMO, the hitch needs to be attached to the frame and not the swingarm.
I did see a Slingshot in Maggie Valley where the ball hitch was attached to a frame structure which was connected to upper and lower sections (4 points of connection) of the Slingshot.
Should have taken a picture.
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With the hitch attracted to the swing arm you have to wonder about the extra stress put on the belt and the swing arm berrings...and the extra stress on the SS brakes...since I've read about many soft brake issues..or lack of stopping power.
If I were to tow I would probably be at 500# or less...what does Polaris recommend for total weight in the vehicle...let's say it's 500# in the vehicle...and two passengers weigh 300#. That leaves you with 200# you can safely play with....and think about it that's a lot of gear.
I would tend to think minimal is best....keep the trailer lever on the hitch, keep the load 60% towards the front of the trailer. No swerving maneuvers ..plenty of stopping room.
