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106 messages, Last post on Nov 04, 2008 at 5:05 PM
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Replying to: nupoc (Jul 18, 2008 10:59 am) |
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Replying to: nupoc (Jul 18, 2008 10:59 am) As far as spreading out forces, the mount points of any hitch bolt on to wherever the manufacturer put hitch-mounting holes and so I trust that my two bolts thru the trunk unibody areas, plus the one thru the tow-hook (by definition capable of holding the weight of the car), is good enough and then some. But if you have to have the largest and heaviest piece of steel possible, go for it. I'd rather have less to haul around the 50 weeks per year that I'm not towing a trailer. As far as the rest of the "tow package" goes, these.work really well between the trans output and the stock, radiator cooler circuit. Put it there, so the coolant won't drop below spec temps in freezing weather. Takes about 15 minutes to put in once the front plastic is removed. |
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Replying to: roadbiker1 (Jul 08, 2008 2:47 pm) |
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I have an '08 EX-L and want to put a hitch on it. I have read about some that vibrate against the muffler. I would like to know the best value and least likely to vibrate. |
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When we bought the 05 CRV we were told not to go over 1k to tow,is this right if so what will happen if we do go over. We searched found a used pop up trailer that is just under 1k the new ones are just over 1k. But now to find some one to put on the hitch so we can drive it home.How much should this costs,what do we look for and ask for.
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Replying to: bigdaddycj (Sep 05, 2008 7:35 am) I can't speak to the tow limits of your vehicle, but I can say this; It is a machine. I have been an industrial mechanic for 34 years. In industry, machines are run until they break and then we fix them and then they are run until they break again and we fix them... again. Be safe, follow the guide lines which the manufacture establishes as close as you feel comfortable. Your vehicle will break down before it breaks in two. My Honda is a 2007 CRV with a 1500lbs tow limit. I read the owners manual and it is very confusing. It seems they are limited the vehicle to 1500lbs total, in car and towed weight. Use your own good sense. We have a class 3 hitch and have rented UHaul utility trailers to move stuff to the dump, bring in landscaping gravel, mulch, etc, etc. We have at times double our tow limit of 1500lbs without damage, but the car suffers performance wise. My advice is to install or have installed a hitch, rent a UHaul for $18 a day, and clean up your house and yard. This will give you a good feel for what its all about and it will also make your wife and neighbors happy. Good Luck
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Replying to: stripminer (Sep 06, 2008 5:54 am) over 500.,we found a used trailer too ,its a start will get us use to driving with a trailer,may upgrade in the soon future. UHaul was of no help but we had several people tell us to try to rent one from them first. Do you know me and or my house I have done lots of work to it this year new roof,painting the exterior,new gutter,new front porch. I can do so much in the wheather we have here in Oregon and don't really care what the neighbors think. |
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I am towing a Fleetwood Cobat with my 2008 CRV (1,340 lbs unloaded). I was very nervous about buying it based upon the amount of discussion regarding this topic. However, my CRV is pulling it NO PROBLEM. I live in Colorado and have pulled it over Kenosha Pass, Monarch Pass, and Eisenhower Passes at 55mph+. Plenty of power, but you know it's there.
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Replying to: jenalan (Sep 11, 2008 12:32 pm)
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