towing boat with SAAB 95

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Ginny Wong - 08 Aug 2006 05:27 GMT

Does anyone know the towing capacity of our 2001 SAAB wagon? We hope to buy
a 16' boat with trailer. Total towing weight = less than 3000 lbs.

Would this put undue strain on the transmission or should we have 'no
worries' ?

Thanks, . . . Ginny

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- Bob - - 08 Aug 2006 19:50 GMT

>Does anyone know the towing capacity of our 2001 SAAB wagon? We hope to buy
>a 16' boat with trailer. Total towing weight = less than 3000 lbs.
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>Thanks, . . . Ginny

Check the owner's manual, it's in there. I think 3000 is the limit but
check.

Yes, this will put a strain on the tranny as well as the brakes and
suspension. While you can probably do it, it's probably a bad idea.

MHO,

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MH - 08 Aug 2006 20:43 GMT

> Does anyone know the towing capacity of our 2001 SAAB wagon? We hope to buy
> a 16' boat with trailer. Total towing weight = less than 3000 lbs.

My 95 'wagon' weighs 950 kg, according to the owners manual its towing capacaity
is max. 1000 kg.

How much does your 9-5 weigh? Never tow more than that.

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