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#53 of 92 Re: Bicycle Rack on a hitch [bikechuck] by co_cop Sep 23, 2008 (8:49 pm)
Replying to: bikechuck (Sep 12, 2008 1:07 pm) What is that brand of the bike rack?   I got a Thule 4 bike and at first it appeared that it wobbled a bit. My rack uses a screw through the receiver hole and once tight it does not wobble. Replies to this message: bikechuck (Sep 25, 2008 6:32 pm)
#54 of 92 Tow Hitch for 2008 EX-L Odyssey by 4my2boys Sep 25, 2008 (4:52 pm)
We just purchased a 2008 Odyssey without the tow hitch. What's the best way to get one added on and the best price. Should we go through the dealer or is there another way to purchase it and have someone put it on?   Thanks Replies to this message: sotol (Sep 26, 2008 10:46 am)
#55 of 92 Re: Bicycle Rack on a hitch [co_cop] by bikechuck Sep 25, 2008 (6:32 pm)
Replying to: co_cop (Sep 23, 2008 8:49 pm) I also purchased a Thule. It does wobble even with the screw tightened through the receiver hitch, I called Thule and they said that they deliberately make them small because over time the receiver hitch will rust and as it does the fit will be progressively more snug. They said that if they made it to fit snug when new, a year or two from now it would not go in the receiver hitch.
#56 of 92 Re: Tow Hitch for 2008 EX-L Odyssey [4my2boys] by sotol Sep 26, 2008 (10:46 am)
Replying to: 4my2boys (Sep 25, 2008 4:52 pm) Between the mechanic, RV service department and Honda dealer I worked with, I found that the Honda dealer was was the absolute worst informed of all about specific hitch or hitch-related parts or their availability. Since the actual hitch receptical was in back-order from Honda at the time I modified my van, my RV dealer called around--found one in another state, got it shipped to his shop & they installed it. For the Class 2 hitch recepticle & ball hitch w/labor, it cost around $430. The Honda owner's manual recommended a Transmission cooler, and a transmission shop installed it for around $180. When I put the trailer on the hitch, the back end of my van was too close to the ground--looking like it was dragging and the chassis was raised higher off the front tires. The ride home with the trailer was bumpy and the hitch bottomed out on the pavement a couple times. After doing more research, I found the air shocks to be the next modification that was recommended to fix the bottoming-out situation. I also found an air compressor installed on the dash would enable me to inflate/deflate them as needed. Without the air compressor, you'd have to find an air hose to do the job & do it manually. Most campsites wouldn't have such things so I spent the extra money for the compressor & am glad I did. I ordered the parts online and they were overnighted to me. My RV dealer wouldn't install them, but he knew of other mechanics who worked on "Fleet" RV/Trucks who agreed to do the job. That cost another $500. All the modification to my van ended up making the trailer substantially more secure feeling, it didn't bounce around much & I never bottomed-out on the pavement. The ride was extremely smoother with those air shocks, too. Also I can pull more weight safely than I could without the tranny cooler and air shock/compressor.
#57 of 92 After market tranny cooler/hitch info by 03vifferguy Feb 02, 2009 (12:45 pm)
04 Ody - without tow pkg. I am looking to install the hitch; http://www.trailerhitches.com/trailer-hitches/curt13561class3hitch.cfm   I will be towing a utility trailer that weighs 400#s with 3 dirtbikes that weigh 570 combined for a total of <1000 #s. This will be with 2 adults and three kids with gear for camping etc travelling about 5+ hours at highway speeds. Questions; tranny cooler? yes or no. Any one familiar with this hitch? How finnicky is the wiring for this vehicle? Any and all responses are greatly appreciated. Replies to this message: kominsky (Feb 03, 2009 9:07 pm) 03vifferguy (Feb 06, 2009 6:13 am) kominsky (Feb 09, 2009 2:34 pm)
#58 of 92 Re: After market tranny cooler/hitch info [03vifferguy] by kominsky Feb 03, 2009 (9:07 pm)
Replying to: 03vifferguy (Feb 02, 2009 12:45 pm) I would highly recommend the tranny cooler. Based on the history of Odyssey trannies, it seems like a small price to pay for some insurance. Honda also recommends a power-steering fluid cooler. While I'm not sure why, again, it's probably not too expensive if you can do the work yourself. I'm guessing anyone with 3 dirtbikes isn't afraid of wrenches.   Off subject: Gotta ask... 5 people and 3 bikes. Mom a party-pooper? I've tried for years to get my wife on a bike and finally threw in the towel and bought her a quad. She doesn't like that either... "too dirty" she says.. Fortunately, it's my toy in the winter and my son, who's outgrown his bike, uses it fairly often the rest of the year and seems to prefer it over two wheels.   Also... does the "viffer" in your name have anything to do with a Honda VFR? Replies to this message: 03vifferguy (Feb 06, 2009 6:13 am) kominsky (Feb 09, 2009 2:34 pm)
#59 of 92 Re: After market tranny cooler/hitch info [kominsky] by 03vifferguy Feb 06, 2009 (6:13 am)
Replying to: kominsky (Feb 03, 2009 9:07 pm) I appreciate the word on the coolers. I need to do some research as to where the lines connect and do you drain the tranny, are there any gotchas with the shifting adjustments 3 bikes/5 folks; The wife is a little throttle/brake challenged but loves to camp, although she does go out on a quad (Polaris 800) when we are on the farm. She rode a bike a couple of times when we were teens and offed both times. The other is my daughter, she's not quite up to speed for the little CRF80 but we are working on that. I have a CR250, my sons, 16 year old and a 10 year old, ride CR125 and CRF80. Yes the viffer is all about my VFR, I have an 03 silver ABS and love it. Any advice on the fluid draining, or is it covered in the instructions? Replies to this message: kominsky (Feb 09, 2009 2:34 pm)
#60 of 92 Re: After market tranny cooler/hitch info [03vifferguy] by kominsky Feb 09, 2009 (2:34 pm)
Replying to: 03vifferguy (Feb 06, 2009 6:13 am) I've looked at the instructions and it doesn't seem too bad... no need to drain the tranny, it appears. I need to get set up for my wife's van.   http://www.handa-accessories.com/odyssey/odyatf.pdf   I had a '96 VFR, bought new... got rid of it a few years ago (and hit the dirt) when my commute to work changed and put me on more hazardous/congested roads. The timing worked out okay since that's when my kids were ready to venture out of the yard and do some real riding. Every year around March/April the bug hits again... I've been keeping an eye on the '07 red, white, and blue Interceptor (VFR)... I think that could be the one that gets me back on!
#62 of 92 Towing limits and warranty by aikidriver Mar 06, 2009 (6:36 pm)
We're about to purchase an 09 Odyssey, and need to tow a small trailer with a beach catamaran and laser sailboat loaded on it. The boats together probably weigh around 480lbs... I haven't weighed the trailer (it's in storage right now) but it's one of those steel frame things people use for small craft, maybe 250-300lbs?   The sales people want to sell the towing package, of course, and one dealer warned me that I'd have to worry about voiding the warranty "if I towed too much without the towing package". So, can anyone who has a manual or warranty handy (which I haven't found on the web) tell me what the actual official weight limit is for towing without the coolers/etc?   And, do you have to get the Honda hitch/harness to keep the warranty, or can you get a third party version? Replies to this message: Shawkins22 (Mar 06, 2009 7:45 pm)

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