towing a boler

Al Gilliland · Post by **Al Gilliland** » Sun Nov 23, 2008 11:42 am

Hi EveryoneNew to the site and looking to buy a vibe. Most likely a 2009 with a 2.4 I have what is called a boler trailer. Made in 1976 it is a fiberglass trailer including hitch it measures 13 ft (actual trailer is 10ft) in length. Weighs in about 1400lbs and has electric brakes.Just wanted to know if anyone else has towed a boler with their vibe and their thoughtsCheersAlCalgary, Alberta

djb383 · Post by **djb383** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:35 am

At "about 1400 lbs" you're right at the Vibes's max trailer weight of 1500 lbs. To be on the safe side, I would recommend taking the trailer to a public scale in your area and have it weighed fully loaded........no longer have to guess at "about 1400 lbs". If you tow with a auto tranny, consider installing an auxiliary tranny cooler.

KNINE · Post by **KNINE** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:44 am

I just Googled bolers. They are pretty cool. Reminds me of a cross between a VW Micro Bus, and an Airstream. I think I want one.

breezd · Post by **breezd** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 12:48 am

People have posted on here that they have towed 1600+ lb. pop-up campers with their Vibe (older one with the 1.8L engine). I don't see 1400lbs with the larger engine being a problem. But I couldn't say for sure.The owners manual or sticker inside the door doesn't say a max. towing capacity? I checked Edmunds.com for the information, but they don't have the 09 on the site yet.

djb383 · Post by **djb383** » Mon Nov 24, 2008 5:00 am

Quote, originally posted by breezd Â»..........The owners manual or sticker inside the door doesn't say a max. towing capacity?..........Page 4-41 of the '05 Owners Manual says "It (trailer) should never weigh more than 1500 lbs but even that could be too heavy". I would presume trailer weight and towing info would be in other Vibe model years owner manuals also. Are you willing to take a chance overloading your vehicle just because someone else did?

aatoubman · Post by **aatoubman** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 12:23 pm

We are planning to drive from Maine to Alaska pulling a 1000# teardrop trailer (5'H,7'W,8'L). We are concerned about overtaxing the transmission and engine over the Rockies. Any suggestions.

joholste · Post by **joholste** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 1:40 pm

Quote, originally posted by djb383 Â»Page 4-41 of the '05 Owners Manual says "It (trailer) should never weigh more than 1500 lbs but even that could be too heavy". yes but the original poster had an '09 with the 2.4L so it is very likely that they could pull heavierand aatoubman...what year is your vibe? also i would highly suggest you get a transmission cooler whether you have an auto or manual

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