Trailer hitch yay or nay?

[thatklazzickid]

Re:

It says in the manual that we can tow up to 1000 pounds. The 4cyl at least. We've hauled 20 40lb bags of top soil with no problem. I would recommend doing it every week but it can get the job done when its needed.

 

[xci.ed6]

I have a hitch. Lowered on H&R race I need a 6" drop hitch flipped upside down to tow a H-F 4x8. I pulled 2 motorcycles on it from IA to FL (about 1100lbs). With the V6 I made it through the mountains in OD.

 

[SykVSyx]

I have a hitch. Lowered on H&R race I need a 6" drop hitch flipped upside down to tow a H-F 4x8. I pulled 2 motorcycles on it from IA to FL (about 1100lbs). With the V6 I made it through the mountains in OD.

Tranny Cooler installed as well?

 

[xci.ed6]

Nope. 200k on the original trans, and I auto-x it.

I also D&F the ATF every other oil change.

 

[SykVSyx]

Nope. 200k on the original trans, and I auto-x it.

I also D&F the ATF every other oil change.

Wow......not bad......will be interesting to see how long it holds up, but seems to be going strong.

Nice.

 

[CG6>YourCar]

Nope. 200k on the original trans, and I auto-x it.

One of the lucky few...

 

[xci.ed6]

It has a lot to do with driving style. The problem is 2nd gear over heats from insufficient oiling, that heat kills the oil. The clutches only over heat when they are slipping, they only slip when they are engaging. So when towing I take it easy through the 1-2 shift and then stay moving. Auto-x I lock in 2nd and don't change gears.

 

[AccordUser]

ive got a uhaul hitch, but, I wouldnt go around hauling a trailer with an accord. they only make 1.25in hitches for them (trust me, ive looked for 2"). accords (6thgen) are only class 1 hitches, a regular man cant even stand on it without a trailer.

 

[cloead]

ive got a uhaul hitch, but, I wouldnt go around hauling a trailer with an accord. they only make 1.25in hitches for them (trust me, ive looked for 2"). accords (6thgen) are only class 1 hitches, a regular man cant even stand on it without a trailer.

they are supposedly rated at 200lbs tongue weight.. im not regular i guess

i will be getting a hitch for my accord sooner or later. have a small 5x8 trailer that i use to tow a sled or my dirtbike when im too lazy to drive the van.