Here's my update:

Just came from the track (Texas World Speedway) 90mi. away. The xA was able to haul everything I had listed on my other posts with no problem. I'm dead tired so I'll post later-on what I've noticed while trailering. I sent Jeff1960 a pic of my set-up, he might be able to post it here so you guys can see it.

Have a nice evening.

PS-Take into consideration that I live in the greater Houston area, where it's mostly flat highways/freeways, so if you will be trailering in hilly/mountainous roads, the car might have a hard time hauling the load. I just thought I'd throw that in there since some of you guys might live in those type of areas.

 

http://media.ebaumsworld.com/cartrailor.wmv

 

The biggest thing that I noticed when pulling the trailer was the fuel consumption. It is expected, having that much load on the vehicle. I usually get 32mpg., got 26mpg. yesterday cruising between 60-75mph.. (17in.x7 rims 215/40/17, 5spd. manual)

What I was not expecting was the ability of the xA to overtake other cars on the freeway at 70mph.. I did not, even once, had to downshift to get around other cars.

Stability was not even an issue, as the handling barely changed (in regular, non aggressive driving ;)), considering more weight was on the rear.

Good luck to you guys, and I hope you get the most out of your xA's as I have.

BTW-My xA is bonestock except for the rims

 

Man that video is hilarious. I can just picture that happening!

 

What size is the opening for the actual ball mount itself? I don't see it in the manual, and I need to order the ball mount, but I don't want to get the wronge size base.

 

Wow, everybody is soo negative! In my opinion why shouldn't a person try it out if they are willing to. Sure, it's going to put a lot of strain in the rear-end rather than over the tires where it's built for... but remember; it's only a test of the strength of our little eggs.

 

So for those who have towed with xAs, what is the total weight you've towed--trailer and cargo?

I'm another one who wants to tow a little sailboat with my xA, and I need to know how much boat I can get away with towing before I go buy the Queen Mary and try to hitch it up.

Thanks.

 

I've estimated approx. 1000lbs. TOTAL weight of towing. I've been trailering to do motorcycle trackdays for 2 yrs now, no problems. Car has 46k mi. so far. Good luck.

 

my xA has a whole 100 gerbils of fury...my bumper cover on my '06 is pretty low...for several reasons, I wouldn't tow anything with mine if someone payed me.

 

Here's the set-up for pulling my bike to the track:

 

Looks like you're pulling about 600-700lbs? What would you estimate the tongue weight to be?

 

towing is possible.. ive towed a 240 nearly falling off a cliff at a canyon before... but it burned my clutch like crazy...

 

I got the hitch to not only beef up the rear end, but to also carry a wheelchair carrier and or storage rack or bike rack. I think the bike rack even if not use would help ease any damage from being rear ended.

Anyway, just be careful and allow extra room to accelerate, brake with a load and ongrades you may have to just reduce to a slower speed.