240 Towing Capacity Question

[detroitbrick]

I own a '91 245. I recently bought a pop-up style camper. Fleetwood hi-wall w/dinette slide. It's 3770 GVWR empty and dry. Can anyone offer hitch information or tell me about the weight limit I may pull? Volvo engine is basically sound, has a VX cam and IPD pulley set 7.5' advanced. Trans is solid as well. Not sure of rear gear ratio. Thanks in advance.

[93Regina]

Can anyone offer hitch information or tell me about the weight limit I may pull?

I'd suggest getting a Volvo (OEM) hitch.

Owner's Manual

[lummert]

Wiki says class I up to 2000 lbs and class II up to 3500 lbs. Both are light loads.

[93Regina]

class I up to 2000 lbs and class II up to 3500 lbs

Considering vehicle is from Detroit area, where they know how to use road salt...its not a good idea to use a 26 year old unibody vehicle.

I believe this is about the max weight that can be hauled, but it takes an easy foot on both pedals. It's a piece of cake to burn out your old transmission if your radiator/fan have not been renewed.

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[detroitbrick]

I was looking for the real world perspective of those with experience, so thanks.

[lummert]

My 1988 Volvo 760 Turbo wagon has an external transmission cooler from the factory. It is plumbed in with the radiator in-tank cooler. You may want to research how the factory did this and install on your car.

[93Regina]

I was looking for the real world perspective of those with experience, so thanks.

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Using a vehicle not fit for duty, and "exercising" the accelerator pedal, begs the question

Do You Feel Lucky Punk?

[abscate]

You are going to be over 4000 lbs once you minimally load the trailer, which is a Class 3 rating.

I doubt your vehicle supports this, you need a new vehicle.