Towing question 92 Volvo 740.....

Discussion in 'Volvo 740' started by geronimo, Mar 16, 2008.

  1. geronimo

    geronimo Guest

    Its has the std automatic tranny, turbo wagon version. Just
    wondering if it could handle towing a Coleman or similar pop-up
    camper... a smaller one, which could sleep three. No, it wouldn't
    involve any steep mountain climbs, only hills. If I do that, should I
    install a tranny temp gauge? It doesn't have an aftermarket trans.
    oil cooler, just the cooler that has coils on the radiator. So I guess
    I should definitely add a good heavy duty SEPARATE cooler.
     
    geronimo, Mar 16, 2008
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  2. geronimo

    geronimo Guest

    Actually a pop-up like Jayco which can sleep 8 and is 23 ft. long is
    still under 1000lbs....its listed as 900 dry weight.
     
    geronimo, Mar 16, 2008
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  3. geronimo

    Roadie Guest

    Should not be a problem at all for that car. For safety sake and the
    life of the transmission just keep the speed reasonable, don't let it
    lug on the uphill and all should be well.
     
    Roadie, Mar 16, 2008
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  4. geronimo

    James Sweet Guest

    I've towed a 2500 lb boat and trailer with my 240 Turbo, it had no trouble
    going up steep hills and on the highway. Since yours is an automatic you
    might want a tranny cooler but the rest of the car should be fine if
    everything is in shape.
     
    James Sweet, Mar 16, 2008
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