[subchev]

Work hard. Play hard. That's the old adage, isn't it?
We all worked really hard to get our Camaros.
and when you finally got your Camaro. Well...
That was probably one of the best days of your life and you did not look back.



The best thing is, you probably have not lost your work ethic.
It might be all speed and shine when it comes to the Camaro
but the person behind the wheel is the same hard worker
who put it all together and got the car of their dreams.




Not very many people use their Camaro to tow, but that's what we are here to talk about:



BUT You probably have a workhorse vehicle that does everything that your Camaro should not be doing.
...or maybe it should



One of those things is towing cargo trailer, motorhome, etc.

There are tons of vehicles that can tow, but there are not a lot of hitches that do anything other than just towing.
But, if you are going to work hard and play hard then wouldn't you want to play hard for longer periods of time? You can do that if you get the right hitch that does more for you than just tow.

"What else can a hitch do?"
It can weigh the cargo for you. The tongue weight, at least.
Pressure on the ball sends a reading to the built-in scale that measures tongue weight (lbs.) GMC guidelines for proper towing states tongue weight should be no less than 10 percent of gross trailer weight (GTW) and no more than 15 percent. For example, tongue weight for a 10,000 pound trailer should be no less than 1000lbs. and no more than 1500lbs.

The Importance of Tongue Weight
The Weigh Safe Drop Hitch effectively measures the tongue weight of your towing load, ensuring that your vehicle is balanced properly and is safe to tow.
Injuries, fatalities, and loss of property are all preventable by ensuring proper tongue weight.



You just load your equipment and let the scale do the work for you. You know exactly how much you have in your trailer and if it will be too much weight. It is literally that easy. Just load your cargo and look at the built-in scale.

You know what else would be great? Getting this fancy hitch at 10% off. You can get the hitch and the deal here. http://www.trunkmonkeyparts.com/weighsafe

Simply select which one will be right for your vehicle. You can even get the new 180-degree hitches that feature two different ball sizes instead of the single ball size.




If you tow anything at any time then save time and make it easy for yourself. Use the promo code: WEIGHSAFE10 and spend more time playing than working hard.

Also, there are other accessories such as extra balls, a dust cover, and a locking hitch pin and we will even make sure the keys match so you don't have two different sets of keys for one product.





More info available here!!

[Eric SS]

What is the tow capacity of the Gen 6? I'm debating getting a class 1 hitch and Autocross trailer for wheels

[Odd Jobb]

The torque rating on my Camaro is higher than on my full size Truck!! Should be able to tow a bridge,,,lol

[subchev]

General Motors now offers a bolt-on hitch package for the Gen 6 Camaro!

CAMARO 6 ACCESSORY HITCH PKG CARRIER MOUNT - GM (19354462)




Custom fit, vehicle-specific accessory hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver tube opening that accepts THULE bike racks with a 110 lbs maximum capacity.

The WeighSafe hitch is not compatible with the smaller receiver,
the hitch is designed for carrier mounts only with 110 lbs max.



Here are the Carrier Mount options from General Motors:

HITCH-MOUNTED BICYCLE CARRIER - VERTEX™ 2 BIKE HITCH RACK W/ LOCK BY THULE® - GM (19331866)
Hitch-Mounted Bicycle Carrier. Transport up to two bikes with a Hitch-Mounted Bicycle Carrier. Conveniently fits into your vehicle\'s trailer hitch. Carrier tilts away from vehicle for access to rear cargo area. Non-GM warranty. Warranty by Thule. Pictured below.




BIKE FRAME ADAPTER BY THULE® - GM (19353376)
Bike Frame Adapter by Thule. Installs on women\'s, BMX and non-standard bicycle frames to permit use with hanging-style hitch mount bicycle racks. Associated Accessories, non-GM warranty. Warranty by Thule. Pictured below.




HELIUM AERO 2-BIKE CARRIER WITH LOCK BY THULE® - GM (19366638)
Hitting the bike paths and trails is easier and less taxing, thanks to the Helium Aero 2-Bike Carrier with Lock by Thule®. It’s nearly half the weight of most hitch racks and is the ONLY ultralight rack to integrate maximum convenience, bike protection and security into one sleek aerodynamic design. It features patented Hold Fast Cradles with Road Dampening Technology to secure the bike to the rack while absorbing road shock. An integrated locking cable and AutoAttach lock knob lock the bike to the carrier and the carrier to the vehicle. Carrier tilts away from vehicle for access to rear cargo area. Non-GM Warranty. Thule® provides a 3-year/36,000-mile manufacturer’s warranty. Pictured below.

[iPODFAN11]

Originally Posted by Eric SS

What is the tow capacity of the Gen 6? I'm debating getting a class 1 hitch and Autocross trailer for wheels

Camaro has a towing capacity of ZERO pounds. Vehicle is not intended nor designed to tow any trailer. That GM bike rack hitch is it.

[jdasnt3]

I've been towing our 31' Prowler camper with our Camaro for a year now. No issues at all. Lol

[Martinjlm]

Originally Posted by subchev

General Motors now offers a bolt-on hitch package for the Gen 6 Camaro!

CAMARO 6 ACCESSORY HITCH PKG CARRIER MOUNT - GM (19354462)




[SIZE="3"]Custom fit, vehicle-specific accessory hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver tube opening that accepts THULE bike racks with a 110 lbs maximum capacity.

The WeighSafe hitch is not compatible with the smaller receiver,
the hitch is designed for carrier mounts only with 110 lbs max.

Here's what it looks like installed...


...and here's how it looks in action. I use a Thule 2-bike platform carrier. Less bounce and sway than a hanging carrier. I had a Thule 4-bike hanging carrier that I used with other vehicles until I got the Camaro.

Ironically, I had just come in the house from a long bike ride when I saw this thread.

[Martinjlm]

Originally Posted by iPODFAN11

Camaro has a towing capacity of ZERO pounds. Vehicle is not intended nor designed to tow any trailer. That GM bike rack hitch is it.

One of the guys on the Camaro team has a poster in his cube that reads "The only thing a Camaro needs to haul is ass"

[fastball]

People forget, towing is about a lot more than engine or even transmission capability. Suspension and the entire chsssis all contribute to a vehicle's ability to tow something.

No Camaro ever built was ever intended to tow anything or carry more than about a thousand pounds inside the car. That's it.

[SomeGeoffGuy]

Originally Posted by subchev

HITCH-MOUNTED BICYCLE CARRIER - VERTEX™ 2 BIKE HITCH RACK W/ LOCK BY THULE® - GM (19331866)
Hitch-Mounted Bicycle Carrier. Transport up to two bikes with a Hitch-Mounted Bicycle Carrier. Conveniently fits into your vehicle\'s trailer hitch. Carrier tilts away from vehicle for access to rear cargo area. Non-GM warranty. Warranty by Thule. Pictured below.

I had this hitch on my 5th Gen. In the instructions, Thule said that you had to run a strap back to the car from the top or it would void their warranty. I figured I couldn't use this on my 6th because there is no place to attach the strap too that won't rub paint. Is that still the case?

-Geoff

[LibertyHill]

Originally Posted by jdasnt3

I've been towing our 31' Prowler camper with our Camaro for a year now. No issues at all. Lol

Pic! What hitch???

[redcoats1976]

wots next,some chrome nekkid lady mudflaps an a bloomin stack?

[iPODFAN11]

Originally Posted by fastball

People forget, towing is about a lot more than engine or even transmission capability. Suspension and the entire chsssis all contribute to a vehicle's ability to tow something.

No Camaro ever built was ever intended to tow anything or carry more than about a thousand pounds inside the car. That's it.

The 5th gen V6 and SS cars were rated to no more than 1,000lbs towing and no I am not joking.

[Donner]

Originally Posted by iPODFAN11

Camaro has a towing capacity of ZERO pounds. Vehicle is not intended nor designed to tow any trailer. That GM bike rack hitch is it.

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