Audi doesn't publish a maximum
trailer weight limit for either version of the RS3, so it seems clear that using the RS3 for towing is not recommended.
Truck drivers and trucking companies are closely regulated by state and federal safety laws relating to truck and
trailer weight limits, driving hours, speed, truck maintenance, securing of loads and many other issues.
Not exact matches
A different law
limits the maximum interstate highway
weight to 80,000 lbs., but it only applies to tractor
trailer trucks with dual axles on both the tractor and the
trailer located at least 36 feet apart.
Cons:
trailer adds extra haul
weight,
limited to 55 MPH across the entire USA (
trailering speed
limit) adds drive time and hotel costs.
When paired with a
trailer, Cummins says the AEOS has a gross vehicle
weight rating
limit of 75,000 pounds.
MSRP (with destination): $ 31,970 PRICE AS TESTED: $ 37,805 ENGINE: 3.6 - liter DOHC V - 6 Horsepower: 285 hp @ 6400 rpm Torque: 260 lb - ft @ 4800 rpm TRANSMISSION: 5 - speed automatic DRIVE: Four - wheel WHEELS AND TIRES: 18 - inch aluminum wheels 255 / 70SR -18 Bridgestone Dueler A / T tires FUEL ECONOMY (city / highway / combined): 16/20/18 mpg CURB
WEIGHT: 4294 lb CAPACITIES: Doors / Passengers: 4/5 Cargo (rear seats up / down): 46.4 / 86.8 cu ft Legroom (front / rear): 41.0 / 37.2 in Headroom (front / rear): 41.3 / 40.4 in Towing: 2000 lb EXTERIOR / INTERIOR COLOR: Black / Black STANDARD FEATURES: 6 - speed manual transmission Stability and traction control Hill start assist Roll mitigation Part - time four - wheel drive 3.21 rear axle ratio Transfer case and fuel tank skid plates Cruise control 115V auxiliary power outlet Air conditioning 7 - speaker Infinity audio system w / subwoofer Auxiliary audio jack SiriusXM satellite radio w / one - year subscription Tilt steering wheel Temperature gauge and compass Leather - wrapped steering wheel w / audio controls Height - adjustable driver's seat 60 / 40 - split folding rear seats Rear compartment covered storage OPTIONS ON THIS VEHICLE: Altitude Edition - $ 2995 18 - inch painted aluminum wheels Black Jeep grille badge Front and rear bumper body - color appliques Gloss black interior accents Red interior stitching accents Altitude floor mats and hood decal Heated front seats Body - color 3 - piece hardtop Mopar fuel filler door Freedom panel storage bag Rear window washer, wiper, and defroster Connectivity group - $ 385 USB port Electronic vehicle information center UConnect voice control w / Bluetooth 5 - speed automatic transmission - $ 1125 Hill descent control Track - Lok rear
limited slip differential - $ 295 UConnect 430N - $ 1035 40 GB hard drive w / 28 available GB SiriusXM travel link w / one - year subscription 6.5 - inch touchscreen display Navigation KEY OPTIONS NOT ON THIS VEHICLE: Dual top group - $ 890
Trailer tow group - $ 295 3.73 rear axle ratio - $ 95 ADDITIONAL SPECS: This is the one of the top - tier Wrangler Unlimited trim levels, only trumped in price by the «Call of Duty: MW3 Edition» Wrangler Unlimited model.
For many vehicles, frontal area restrictions
limit a
trailer's size to a specific Gross Combined
Weight Rating (GCWR)
We've towed right up to that
limit and have found the air suspension easily handles the
trailer tongue
weight, lifting the rear for a level ride.
As well as tackling the highly competitive 3,500 kg market in both front and rear drive, the Movano goes right up to 4,500 kg gross
weight and, with a 3,000 kg
trailer limit, can offer a train
weight of 7,500 kg.
Disclaimer: Ram Provided the 1500, Insurance, and One Tank of Gas Year: 2018 Make: Ram Model: 1500 Trim:
Limited Engine: 5.7 L HEMI VVT V8 Driveline: Eight - Speed Automatic, Four - Wheel Drive Horsepower @ RPM: 395 @ 5,600 Torque @ RPM: 410 @ 3,950 Fuel Economy: City / Highway / Combined - 15/21/17 Curb
Weight: 5,387 lbs Location of Manufacture: Warren, MI Base Price: $ 53,595 As Tested Price: $ 63,870 (Includes $ 1,395 Destination Charge and $ 300 Suede Headliner Delete Credit) Options:
Limited Package 26V - $ 3,200.00
Limited Tungsten Edition - $ 1,825.00 Ram Box Cargo Management System - $ 1,295.00 Power Sunroof - $ 1,095.00 Tri-Fold Tonneau Cover - $ 595.00 Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle - $ 435.00 Single Disc Remote CD Player $ 345.00
Trailer Brake Control - $ 295.00 3.92 Rear Axle Ratio - $ 95.00
Its
weight is 3,200 pounds, and it can tow a boat or
trailer up to 2,000 pounds,
limited by front - wheel drive.
Putting myself into a 3000 lb
weight limit by buying a single axle
trailer has been rather contemplative.
The FMCSA states that drivers of semi-trucks, tractor
trailers and commercial vehicles are obligated to obey special guidelines that protect other vehicles by regulating maximum speed
limits, consecutive driving time, logging requirements,
weight and loading constraints, alcohol and drug use, and other important safety factors.
He was an over-the-road truck driver who was dispatched to transport a loaded
trailer that exceeded state and federal
weight limits.
Also, it may not cover all types of vehicles, such as recreational motor vehicles, truck tractor
trailers, farm tractors or
trailers, or more generally, vehicles exceeding a certain
weight limit, such as 12,000 pounds.