[melanie83103]

Hello, I am considering buying a quicksilver 10.0 to tow with my 03 E. The trailer's dry weight is 1020, but will a/c and accessories, I'm guessing I'll be closer to 1300 pounds.

I am planning to drive cross country this summer with this set up, and I'm nervous about killing the transmission on my car. Any input? Should I install a transmission cooler (it doesnt have one - I looked)? Or would it be adequate if I change the fluids right before the trip?

Thanks!

Melanie

 

[ElementFanatic]

Thought the E had a tranny cooler? I think your going to be fine pulling that trailer!

 

[hiker chick]

I haven't driven cross-country with my teardrop trailer, but from what I've heard you'd be fine.

I'd have the brakes checked out and at least have the brake lines bled.

Brakes are most important.

Congrats on a great little trailer!

 

[lizzurd]

Thought the E had a tranny cooler? I think your going to be fine pulling that trailer!

Most if not all automatics have a tranny cooler i built into the bottom of the radiator. The Element does not have an external trans cooler fitted from the factory.

 

[Tim Vance]

Yes the E has a built in tranny cooler...(if you have an automatic transmission)

have a look at the trailer thread, and see what everyone else is pulling...

You should have no problems with yours

 

[Wangofree]

I built this camping trailer, and it tops out at 2,000 lbs. The trailer is equiped with electric brakes, the E has a class 3 hitch, new "heavy" duty tires, and the largest rated transmission cooler that will fit. The brakes on our E are in spec, brake fluid is clean. The shocks were replaced at 60K before towing the "Towster".

The E is rated at 1500 lbs max. I can tow this trailer with ease. I have full confidence when towing because it stops easily, and I drive defensively. Your results may vary.

http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/album.php?albumid=395&pictureid=1920

 

[ElementFanatic]

oh can we see more pics of that towster?

 

[Wangofree]

oh can we see more pics of that towster?

I have added construction and other photos of our trailer, the "Towster" in my album.

Enjoy.

http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/album.php?u=9962

Wangofree