Can 4Cyl Pull a Small Trailer

[cj_trap_shooter]

I am a new member and am considering buying a Camry (2002,2003). My question is this - I currently have a 1997 V6 Taurus and pull a small boat trailer. The trailer is attached using a Class I hitch and the boat is 14' alum with a 15hp motor. Would a 4cyl Camry pull the boat and trailer reasonably. I use the boat for short distances not more than 15 times a year. I am 66 and certainly will not be breaking any land speed records. Thanks

[BlackCamSe]

the I4 engine in the gen 5 Camry's actually have more power than the V6taurus. (i read it somewhere.) and the I4 cam will pull it but i would be kinda worried about the suspension.

[islandboy57]

IMO..if you're going to do any towing, I would go with a V6 just to be safe. The Camry is already ~3200lbs [I4] so I would think a V6 might be a better idea. Just my $0.02

[clasnipetya]

The camry clearly lsts that it has 1000lb towing capacity. That is all I will say. The decision is yours.

Personally I wouldn't use my car for towing.. i don't even let people lean on it. (lol)

[DoubleEdgedWomb]

I'd be more worried about messing up the rear suspension than I would about the engine. Turn Overdrive off or drive in fourth and you should be fine.

[dctalking]

If you don't go too often... why don't you just continue to use your Taurus? You'll probably be spending more time in the boat anyways.

When/if (knock on wood) the taurus dies, then get a nice pick up or SUV. Or are you trying to get a camry to replace the Taurus???

[desi_prodigy]

naaa what are u people worrying about,,its not gonna do anything seriously,,i tied my boat,,and my seadoos to my 2005 I4 camry enough times when i go on trips or to the beach or somethng,,i even took those to like 4 hour trips up north,,no problem nothing will happen,,just keep overdrive off and ur good,nothing to worry about,,the I4's can do it,,its JAPANESE ENGINEERING MANNN think about it,,where the best lol

[drunken_panda]

I think it is no problem. Our Previa, 4 cly with less power than my 04 towed a 5x8 and 5 people up a mountain no problem. I wouldn't be too worried about the rear suspension. I had the trunk, back seat and front passenger seat full with heavy stuff when I moved out and I don't sag afterwards.

[clasnipetya]

Previa = old Sienna ??

lol

a van is ment to have a bit more tow capacity

i recommend dont f*ck ure new camry!

pull it with your massive upper body strength! save your ride!

[CamryXLE07]

it kinda depend on how much you're towing and where you're towing to. if it's going to be hills and it's a row boat, then it's fine. but if you're planning to pull a cruise boat, please get the v6. you'll definitely love it. remember... gas mileage is almost the same between 4 cyclider and v6 and it's only about $2000 more than a 4 cylinder. i'm sure you'll be alot happier with the v6 as it'll assure enough power to tow your stuff. good luck.