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#105 of 108 Re: 2001 CRV Towing [l0g1k] by kyfdx HOST Nov 03, 2008 (5:15 am)
Replying to: l0g1k (Nov 01, 2008 1:59 pm) I wouldn't be worried about the brakes (Brakes? We don't need no stinkin' brakes). I'd be worried if your ten-year-old clutch is up to the job... I had a '98 CR-V with a stick, and though it was down about 20 HP from your model, the torque was about the same... I can't imagine pulling an extra 1500 lbs. around with it..    I don't have any practical experience with a trailer. But, the clutch would be my area of concern..   regards, kyfdx Replies to this message: l0g1k (Nov 04, 2008 5:05 pm) motoguy128 (Nov 03, 2009 7:41 am)
#106 of 108 Re: 2001 CRV Towing [kyfdx] by l0g1k Nov 04, 2008 (5:05 pm)
Replying to: kyfdx (Nov 03, 2008 5:15 am) My clutch is also my main concern.   I'v pulled trailers with small cars before and never had any problem.   I even pulled my Yamaha Warrior in a trailer with a 1990 Suzuki Swift with a 70 hp engine. Altough it wouldn't go faster than 60 mph in 4th gear (engine would slow down in 5th gear) it wasn't that bad.   I used to pull the same ATV with a 99 Ford Escort Station wagon and wouldn't even notice a difference with the trailer or without (about 600 lbs combined trailer + ATV). Replies to this message: motoguy128 (Nov 03, 2009 7:41 am)
#108 of 108 Re: 2001 CRV Towing [l0g1k] by motoguy128 Nov 03, 2009 (7:41 am)
Replying to: l0g1k (Nov 04, 2008 5:05 pm) I've towed up with several small cars including approx. 1400lbs with a '03 Toyota Corolla. They all manged fine. the brakes were more a concern o nthe smaller cars.   The worry about the clutch is over emphasised unless you drive a LOT of stop and go traffic. You only need hte clutch to get up to 10mph. After that, it's not being used. Just besure no to slip the clutch too much when getting started. Use the torque of the engine rather than the clutch and accept that it will be a little slugish until 15mph.   My '09 CR-V does great with my 900lb trailer when loaded with a motorcycle. It has PLENTy of braking power, very stable and the transmisison works a little harder, but the shift logic deals with the laod as though it's on a incline or driving into a headwind. So it doens't hunt much and typically picks a gear and locks the torque converter. With a heavier load or very hilly terrian, I would lock out OD. But on flat ground at freeway speeds, it's not nesseary and can hold 5th gear with the TC locked.

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