Funky Phil Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Has anyone pulled a small box trailer or hauled luggage on the exterior of an SQ? I gots plans and need to come up with some space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmyers151 Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 ^ Drag week? Also curious about towing with a SQ. I've always wanted to try towing my dirtbike on a small single bike trailer with mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoCam360 Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 This is a car we parted out two months ago and it had a serious hitch system on it... they welded to the diff subframe and bolted to the rear bumper cross bar: http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc409/motocam360/89%20Red%20SQ%20SHP/Red89SQback_zps3d7c8e23.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3UC3S Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 There is a guy out by me with a white conquest and I have seen him towing a jetski Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Phil Posted December 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 ^ Drag week? Also curious about towing with a SQ. I've always wanted to try towing my dirtbike on a small single bike trailer with mine. Im thinkin of converting a Jetski trailer into a enclosed utility box. Need to be able to hold a couple hundred lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cloud81918 Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 The big issue is rear sqwat I'd imagine or at least it will be the first issue encountered. With stiffer springs you'd cut some of that. I've thought about towing with a Quest many times. Stock it has power in just the right spot. I think you'l be more than ok with less than 1000lbs total weight. Tongue weight maybe touchy, but a decent hitch setup 200lb would probably be really safe, much more and you probably really have to worry about suspension compression. You can correct for any aftermarket spring rate increase of course, Increased rate will cut the sqwat you'd see and how much the car would be out of its static optimum. I've seen a lot of sports cars hauling tire trailers, even S2000s and Miatas. So I think that is a no brainer that we can pull similar weights. More than that is going to be interesting. We have a truck like transmission. Correct me if I wrong but out pumpkin is based off the old truck center, so I'd expect that deal with the stresses well. But isn't our rear ratio different? That could increase force on the tranny if our rear end is longer legged. The rest of our rear end is more complicated. How much can the hubs, CVs and hub-to-axle connections take? Any mount will be interesting. There isn't a lot to mount to back there if you still have the stock fuel tank setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebird Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 This is a car we parted out two months ago and it had a serious hitch system on it... they welded to the diff subframe and bolted to the rear bumper cross bar: http://i1210.photobucket.com/albums/cc409/motocam360/89%20Red%20SQ%20SHP/Red89SQback_zps3d7c8e23.jpg did the car have the trailer/tow lights hooked up?Can you snap a pic if so?I am also pulling a 14' boat next year with my new $300 beater/daily starquest.The hitch part would be easy enough, But i was wondering what to do with the splicing into the lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbrad511 Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 I wouldn't think a small trailer would be an issue, if you didn't have it excessively loaded, and had things balanced over the axle. But what about a towbar behind a 4wd Ranger pulling a Quest? Thoughts there? Too much weight to pull? Too unstable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Phil Posted December 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 Totally not talking about a ranger but thanks. Im looking for anyone that has done it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Phil Posted December 12, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 The big issue is rear sqwat I'd imagine or at least it will be the first issue encountered. With stiffer springs you'd cut some of that. I've thought about towing with a Quest many times. Stock it has power in just the right spot. I think you'l be more than ok with less than 1000lbs total weight. Tongue weight maybe touchy, but a decent hitch setup 200lb would probably be really safe, much more and you probably really have to worry about suspension compression. You can correct for any aftermarket spring rate increase of course, Increased rate will cut the sqwat you'd see and how much the car would be out of its static optimum. I've seen a lot of sports cars hauling tire trailers, even S2000s and Miatas. So I think that is a no brainer that we can pull similar weights. More than that is going to be interesting. We have a truck like transmission. Correct me if I wrong but out pumpkin is based off the old truck center, so I'd expect that deal with the stresses well. But isn't our rear ratio different? That could increase force on the tranny if our rear end is longer legged. The rest of our rear end is more complicated. How much can the hubs, CVs and hub-to-axle connections take? Any mount will be interesting. There isn't a lot to mount to back there if you still have the stock fuel tank setup. The higher the hitch is, the weight will be shifted back. So it will be high. Not worried about suspension. And my drivetrain is pretty beefy..Thanks for some good points! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MotoCam360 Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 did the car have the trailer/tow lights hooked up?Can you snap a pic if so?I am also pulling a 14' boat next year with my new $300 beater/daily starquest.The hitch part would be easy enough, But i was wondering what to do with the splicing into the lights. I did not see any wiring on the vehicle... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timmyj Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 from a towing standpoint the car will be fine. u don't want the hitch higher. you want the trailer level front to back . level when loaded. if u have any questions pm me. I work at a rv dealership and install hitches daily. you could always get weight distribution as well. but if u r lookin at around a 800 to 1000 lbs should not be a problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted December 12, 2013 Report Share Posted December 12, 2013 your only issue is how the hitch is mounted, the car will tow very well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vbrad511 Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Sorry for the attempted hijack above. Wiring will take a little doing, but if you've got a basic understanding of cut/splice/drill you'll be fine. If it were me I'd hit up Harbor Freight and buy an assortment of grommets, then get all of my wiring tapped into. From there I'd slice a section of fuel line lengthwise, tuck the wires inside, and then tape the entire thing. Drill your hole under the false panel in the back, run your wire through, work the grommet in place, and MAYBE even silicone any opening the grommet doesn't seal. I do the fuel line/tape trick on every wiring job I do. As long as they're tucked up out of the way when not in use they hold up just fine. Pulling the trailer, you'll be fine as long as it's not overloaded or rear-heavy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrngwae Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 (edited) Phil, i want a video of you launching that itch with trailer in tow. lol Edited December 13, 2013 by wrngwae 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelby Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 I have used my old MM many times to tow my 17 alum bass boat , and tow'd 3 or 4 Conquests with it couple times over 100 miles one way and had no real problem sept for the add'd stopping weight , but power wise it handled it very well , turbo sort of act'd like a cruise control and that was the only real problem , when pulling the boat out of the water it was hard to keep the turbo from starting to spool , but once I went auto tranny that got a heck of a lot easier to do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jszucs Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Im thinkin of converting a Jetski trailer into a enclosed utility box. Need to be able to hold a couple hundred lbs. Provided you bild trailer right weight should be balanced over axel of trailer and will not be adding much downforce except under braking and accel. My only fear would be it comming around on you with no trailer brake if over the load it was designed for. Why not just pile it all in the back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Phil Posted December 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 Because I dont want to. Hence why I made this post. Ill be hauling all my support gear for racing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jszucs Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 well then, it's the trailer idea. Didn't someoen post a hitch on here a few years back on a car they bought that looked OEM? You see people with little rat boxes with hitches so why not? Ive seen guys drag the tool box and tire rack trailers with 911 and 944's and a Vet going to mid ohio and Nelsons Ledges race park.... So why not a quest? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmyers151 Posted December 13, 2013 Report Share Posted December 13, 2013 To save trailer weight, you should look into a roof rack & basket setup. Could easily fit a set of wheels up there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowquest Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww112/slowquest/019_zpseb392c24.jpg http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww112/slowquest/023_zpsf5c2f7f8.jpg http://i711.photobucket.com/albums/ww112/slowquest/022_zpsc26e4355.jpg Had this loaded with about 300lbs going to PF13 this year. Car drove and stopped fine. Would be willing to sell, but shipping would be a pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Phil Posted December 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 To save trailer weight, you should look into a roof rack & basket setup. Could easily fit a set of wheels up there. Roof rack is out of the question. Id have to load and unload everyday aswell as it would be hell getting to what I need. Trailer is the only way. Slowquest, thanks for the pics/post. Did you build that? Ive seen a very similiar hitch to that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowquest Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 Yes, I built that. If I had it to do over, the only thing I would change is using plates instead of welding it to the tow hooks. The "curviness" of the tow hooks made welding a bit difficult. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Phil Posted December 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 Yeah, I was thinking of building one and bolting it in-place of the tow hooks. Prolly gonna tow 500lbs at MAX so I figure itll be just fine. did you have any bad squat with yours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slowquest Posted December 14, 2013 Report Share Posted December 14, 2013 Well....... I had the 300lbs on the hitch, the hatch was full, probably another 100-150, plus 2 kids in the back seat, probably 200lbs there, plus a full tank of gas, I'm guessing at least 100lbs for that, so...........................with the wife and I in it also, that's probably over a half ton of weight in it. It was definitely squatting. I believe with some adjustable coil overs and a well though out trailer load, it would be more than manageable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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