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Old May 11th, 2008 | 6:22 PM
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I have a 07 Impala. I just bought a 16 ft bass boat. Does anyone know if it would be alright to tow the boat? Would the car handle it? Also are there already bolt holes from the factory to install a hitch?
Old May 11th, 2008 | 8:46 PM
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You should be fine, there are hidable hitchs you can get for your imp
Old May 14th, 2008 | 5:20 PM
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what gear would you need to be in topull a boat. Drive or 3rd
Old May 16th, 2008 | 11:39 AM
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I have an '05 SS and also had an '02 LT. Both had smaller motors than the '07 Impala. They both had hitches on them. I use it to pull my 4x8 trailer. I'll put my motorcycle in trailer, dump runs etc...pulled it no trouble. Dunno what kind of boat u have but if keep in mind, you might sink the back of the car while at a boat launch....

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Old August 7th, 2008 | 1:27 PM
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I have a '08 that I was going to put a hitch on and pull a trailer with my motorcycle on it. I see on chevy's web sight that the tow capacity is 1000 lbs. My trailer and motorcycle weigh 1140. I'm afraid to do it now. any opinions?
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