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#39 of 108 Re: Towing with braked trailer. [jimrex] by crv16 Jan 24, 2007 (9:53 am)
Replying to: jimrex (Sep 26, 2006 8:10 pm) "I just got off the phone with American Honda Customer Service. I asked what the difference is between the American & European CRVs and nobody there knew the answer, worse they said there is no one I can call to get an answer. There must be a good difference since one can tow 1500 lbs and the other 1500 kgs."   We have more lawyers here. The tow ratings for the *same car* are often 1/4 to 1/2 of what they are for European models.
#40 of 108 Re: 2001 CRV Auto, Do I Need A Tranny Cooler? [countryboyjoe1] by blufz1 Feb 01, 2007 (11:01 pm)
Replying to: countryboyjoe1 (Apr 16, 2006 3:50 pm) Just a change of engine coolant and transmission fluid will keep your crv cooler than it would otherwise be.
#41 of 108 2007 Draw Tite trailer wiring harness by greenteacrv Feb 08, 2007 (6:59 pm)
There will soon be a plug and play trailer wiring harness from Draw-Tite to work with my Curt hitch.   http://www.draw-tite.com/fitguides/details.asp?ProdID=118427&dlr=0 Replies to this message: baba6 (Mar 04, 2007 2:16 pm) rted (Mar 21, 2007 10:50 am)
#42 of 108 towing a honda CRV by baba6 Mar 04, 2007 (2:16 pm)
Replying to: greenteacrv (Feb 08, 2007 6:59 pm) Can an all wheel drive be towed flat behind a motorhome? We presently tow a Civic Hybrid without a problem but don't know about a all wheel drive. Anybody know? Replies to this message: rted (Mar 21, 2007 10:50 am)
#43 of 108 Can I tow a 6 x 10 enclosed trailer? by nwlandscape Mar 07, 2007 (1:46 pm)
I own a landscaping company and I'm planning on buying an enclosed trailer next week to keep my equipment safe. I'm currently driving a 1998 CRV. The trailer weighs in at 1,210 lbs. with additional weight from my equipment, which is in or around 600lbs. Am I going to have problems with this? Replies to this message: rted (Mar 07, 2007 2:19 pm) blufz1 (Mar 21, 2007 10:21 am) rted (Mar 21, 2007 10:52 am)
#44 of 108 Re: Can I tow a 6 x 10 enclosed trailer? [nwlandscape] by rted Mar 07, 2007 (2:19 pm)
Replying to: nwlandscape (Mar 07, 2007 1:46 pm) Yes, you will have problems. The first-generation CR-V is rated 1,000 pounds tow weight, which in any venue means the trailer and the load that's in it.   Some vehicles are rated to mean that their "tow weight" means trailer, stuff in it, and any guests + baggage inside the car as well. In any case, you're over the Honda design weight for that car just with the trailer alone.   Another good forum for you to visit is www.hondasuv.com   Hope another solution can be found for your needs.
#45 of 108 Re: Can I tow a 6 x 10 enclosed trailer? [nwlandscape] by blufz1 Mar 21, 2007 (10:21 am)
Replying to: nwlandscape (Mar 07, 2007 1:46 pm) Make sure oil,transmission fluid and coolant are fresh and topped up. Change atf every 25,000 max. I think you are pushing the limit a little too far. Just my .02. Replies to this message: rted (Mar 21, 2007 10:52 am)
#46 of 108 Re: towing a honda CRV [baba6] by rted Mar 21, 2007 (10:50 am)
Replying to: baba6 (Mar 04, 2007 2:16 pm) Yes, if you're asking about the CR-V specifically. In fact, the RT-AWD MUST be towed flat, all four wheels on the ground [or all wheels off the ground on a flatbed]. Failure to heed this warning will cause the hydraulically-activated all wheel mechanism to engage (one axle spinning faster than the other = engagement) and you'll tear it up permanently.   Now for proper RV-towing, all wheels on the ground, there's an important sequence to follow with putting the transmission (automatic that is) into neutral, after which you can tow for a couple hundred miles at a time before repeating the sequence that leaves critical parts lubricated for a while.   The sequence is (1) start engine, (2) shift to Drive and let sit for a minute or so, (3) shift direct to Neutral and leave it there, (4) turn off engine. Now that's from memory and I don't tow my car; follow instructions in the manual carefully.   I don't know of any provisions necessary to pull the standard shift model.
#47 of 108 Re: Can I tow a 6 x 10 enclosed trailer? [blufz1] by rted Mar 21, 2007 (10:52 am)
Replying to: blufz1 (Mar 21, 2007 10:21 am) Except for Oil, every 5K for most people (that's for "severe" service, which is said to include freezing weather, short trips, hot weather - what's that leave?)
#48 of 108 Re: dirt bike stand on a CRV [rted] by robo_geek Apr 27, 2007 (9:55 am)
Replying to: rted (Dec 09, 2006 9:03 am) on my 02 CR-V I installed a CURT class 2.5 hitch.   It has a 2" receiver, and bolted on with no drilling.   I did this for a bike rack that needed a 2" receiver.   http://www.curtmfg.com/

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