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Old Jun 10, 2022 | 10:40 AM
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How much would you tow?

22 timberline with 2.3 eb, i have a 3500 lb v boat with serge brakes and was wondering if this can tow it decently.i would have 5 passengers in the car,3 adults 2 kids. Thoughts.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2022 | 05:31 PM
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It should tow it just fine. Not near as well as the 3.0 twin turbo, but it should get the job done.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2022 | 11:41 AM
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Wondering if you have tried towing yet? I have a 2021 limited with the 2.3L EB and RWD. Considering getting a boat and it will be 3500-4000 pounds. I'm thinking it should tow it fine, but I'm more concerned with recovering.

How will RWD and the 2.3L do trying to get it back up a wet ramp? Hoping it will be ok with enough tongue weight
 
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Old Oct 4, 2022 | 12:27 AM
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we got a 21 limited 4wd with 2.3 eco boost our boat is around 4500-4600 pounds handles the boat just fine pulls up the ramp with no problems what so ever. put it in tow mode set the cruise and it goes. engine runs around 2100-2300 rpms very rarely downshifts and when it does it only goes to around 2600 rpms just to get up the hill and never loses speed. if you run 60 mph get around 16 mpg bump it up to 70 and its closer to 12 mpg. to say the least im very impressed with it
 
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