What is Towing Capacity of 2012 Cadillac SRX
Question:
I’m wanting to buy a Cadillac and want to put a trailer hitch on it to pull a boat. My question to you’ll is will a trailer hitch you put out will pull a boat? It’s for a Cadillac SRX. Thank-you,
asked by: Blake Y
Expert Reply:
I looked up your 2012 Cadillac SRX and it has a towing capacity of 2,500 lbs so as long as the boat and trailer weigh less than that you'd be fine with this as your tow vehicle.
For a trailer hitch the Curt part # C13002 would be a great option with more capacity than you'd need plus a relatively easy install. Then for trailer wiring all you'd need is the # 118259 for an easy install.
Since you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.
If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Vehicle End Connector
- No Converter
- Factory Tow Package
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- Plug-In
- Visible
- Tekonsha
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- Two Balls
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- etrailer
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 600 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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