Georgia Fiero Club Forum
All Things Fiero => General Fiero Discussion => Topic started by: The Art Doctor on January 24, 2020, 08:48:30 am
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I have a light weight 1952 aluminum runabout on a single steel beam trailer, total package is less than 900 lbs with a tongue weight right around 100 lbs. I noticed that there are old stock bolt on hitches readily available cheap on eBay for 84-87. I assume 88 with its changes is different and had no aftermarket support.
Anybody know the towing capacity? Anybody add one to an 88? can the 84-87 be modified to fit an 88?
My usual tow rig and dinghy
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I don't know what the capacity is, but back when Ed Parks owned the Fiero Factory (Tony AL), he would tow a Fiero on a tow dolly with another Fiero. That's how he built up his stock of parts cars in the beginning, before he got a more suitable vehicle for towing Fieros.
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The rear of the Fieros are no different. The difference in the 88 is where the suspension components attach. Ron768 has a hitch on his 85SE and I think he tows some pretty good loads with it.
The Fiero Store sells a hitch that's made for all years. One ton towing capacity. I think the major concern with this would be the braking power of the Fiero.
https://www.fierostore.com/Product/Detail.aspx?s=98777
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The Fiero is rated to tow 1000 lbs. I have towed my KZ 1000 LTD which weighs about 600 lbs. My trailer weighs about 125 lbs. My 85 has no problem towing this at highway speed.
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The Fiero is rated to tow 1000 lbs.
Good to know. I don't expect to be doing it often but the wagon needs some repairs and I'd like to take it off trailering duty if I could.