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Honda Element
I want to tow a tent trailer with a Honda Element. My tent trailer has
a gross weight of 1950 pounds. The towing capacity for the vehicle is 1500 pounds. I am 75 years old and "baby" my trucks, and the transmission has a 30,000 mile or three year warranty. Should I chance it and buy the Honda Element or am I being dumb (as usual)? Thanks for a constructive reply, John johnrosoff@msn.com |
Re: Honda Element
John Rosoff wrote:
> I want to tow a tent trailer with a Honda Element. My tent trailer has > a gross weight of 1950 pounds. The towing capacity for the vehicle is > 1500 pounds. I am 75 years old and "baby" my trucks, and the > transmission has a 30,000 mile or three year warranty. Should I chance > it and buy the Honda Element or am I being dumb (as usual)? > Thanks for a constructive reply, > John > johnrosoff@msn.co I would say if you are going to "chance" it you best install a transmission cooler. I am no towing expert so I can't say if an excess gross weight of 450 lbs over towing capacity is normal or not. Without expert advice I would be more inclined to source a vehicle with a larger capacity. The Element has a small load capacity of somewehere around 500 to 700 lbs so you better travel light. Best of Luck Mike |
Re: Honda Element
John Rosoff wrote:
> I want to tow a tent trailer with a Honda Element. My tent trailer has > a gross weight of 1950 pounds. The towing capacity for the vehicle is > 1500 pounds. I am 75 years old and "baby" my trucks, and the > transmission has a 30,000 mile or three year warranty. Should I chance > it and buy the Honda Element or am I being dumb (as usual)? > Thanks for a constructive reply, > John > johnrosoff@msn.co I would say if you are going to "chance" it you best install a transmission cooler. I am no towing expert so I can't say if an excess gross weight of 450 lbs over towing capacity is normal or not. Without expert advice I would be more inclined to source a vehicle with a larger capacity. The Element has a small load capacity of somewehere around 500 to 700 lbs so you better travel light. Best of Luck Mike |
Re: Honda Element
I think the question you need to ask is "what is the tongue weight?" I had
an 1984 Toyota Tercel 4wd wagon (5 spd) and towed one of those pop-up campers all over the east coast of the US. A whopping engine of about 90 hp. The car did have a "tow package" installed. I would think that with a tow package (transmission cooler, larger radiator, etc.) the Element would have no problems towing such a trailer. I am far from an expert so I would suggest asking your local hitch shop for confirmation. -keith "Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com> wrote in message news:3%o%c.256322$UTP.181561@twister01.bloor.is.ne t.cable.rogers.com... > John Rosoff wrote: > > I want to tow a tent trailer with a Honda Element. My tent trailer has > > a gross weight of 1950 pounds. The towing capacity for the vehicle is > > 1500 pounds. I am 75 years old and "baby" my trucks, and the > > transmission has a 30,000 mile or three year warranty. Should I chance > > it and buy the Honda Element or am I being dumb (as usual)? > > Thanks for a constructive reply, > > John > > johnrosoff@msn.co > > I would say if you are going to "chance" it you best install a transmission > cooler. > > I am no towing expert so I can't say if an excess gross weight of 450 lbs > over towing capacity is normal or not. > > Without expert advice I would be more inclined to source a vehicle with a > larger capacity. > > The Element has a small load capacity of somewehere around 500 to 700 lbs so > you better travel light. > > Best of Luck > Mike > > |
Re: Honda Element
I think the question you need to ask is "what is the tongue weight?" I had
an 1984 Toyota Tercel 4wd wagon (5 spd) and towed one of those pop-up campers all over the east coast of the US. A whopping engine of about 90 hp. The car did have a "tow package" installed. I would think that with a tow package (transmission cooler, larger radiator, etc.) the Element would have no problems towing such a trailer. I am far from an expert so I would suggest asking your local hitch shop for confirmation. -keith "Artfulcodger" <mcbat@rogers.com> wrote in message news:3%o%c.256322$UTP.181561@twister01.bloor.is.ne t.cable.rogers.com... > John Rosoff wrote: > > I want to tow a tent trailer with a Honda Element. My tent trailer has > > a gross weight of 1950 pounds. The towing capacity for the vehicle is > > 1500 pounds. I am 75 years old and "baby" my trucks, and the > > transmission has a 30,000 mile or three year warranty. Should I chance > > it and buy the Honda Element or am I being dumb (as usual)? > > Thanks for a constructive reply, > > John > > johnrosoff@msn.co > > I would say if you are going to "chance" it you best install a transmission > cooler. > > I am no towing expert so I can't say if an excess gross weight of 450 lbs > over towing capacity is normal or not. > > Without expert advice I would be more inclined to source a vehicle with a > larger capacity. > > The Element has a small load capacity of somewehere around 500 to 700 lbs so > you better travel light. > > Best of Luck > Mike > > |
Re: Honda Element
"Keith J" wrote ... > > I would think that with a tow package (transmission cooler, larger radiator, > etc.) the Element would have no problems towing such a trailer. I am far > from an expert so I would suggest asking your local hitch shop for > confirmation. > Don't forget braking ability. Does the trailer have brakes? I learned when a deer jumped in front of me. Your experience and luck may vary... -rick- |
Re: Honda Element
"Keith J" wrote ... > > I would think that with a tow package (transmission cooler, larger radiator, > etc.) the Element would have no problems towing such a trailer. I am far > from an expert so I would suggest asking your local hitch shop for > confirmation. > Don't forget braking ability. Does the trailer have brakes? I learned when a deer jumped in front of me. Your experience and luck may vary... -rick- |
Re: Honda Element
Do the MATH.............. Then again at 75, the Element could out live you
so gamble! "John Rosoff" <johnrosoff@msn.com> wrote in message news:525ea67f.0409071118.e490cfa@posting.google.co m... > I want to tow a tent trailer with a Honda Element. My tent trailer has > a gross weight of 1950 pounds. The towing capacity for the vehicle is > 1500 pounds. I am 75 years old and "baby" my trucks, and the > transmission has a 30,000 mile or three year warranty. Should I chance > it and buy the Honda Element or am I being dumb (as usual)? > Thanks for a constructive reply, > John > johnrosoff@msn.com |
Re: Honda Element
Do the MATH.............. Then again at 75, the Element could out live you
so gamble! "John Rosoff" <johnrosoff@msn.com> wrote in message news:525ea67f.0409071118.e490cfa@posting.google.co m... > I want to tow a tent trailer with a Honda Element. My tent trailer has > a gross weight of 1950 pounds. The towing capacity for the vehicle is > 1500 pounds. I am 75 years old and "baby" my trucks, and the > transmission has a 30,000 mile or three year warranty. Should I chance > it and buy the Honda Element or am I being dumb (as usual)? > Thanks for a constructive reply, > John > johnrosoff@msn.com |
Re: Honda Element
Do the MATH.............. Then again at 75, the Element could out live you
so gamble! "John Rosoff" <johnrosoff@msn.com> wrote in message news:525ea67f.0409071118.e490cfa@posting.google.co m... > I want to tow a tent trailer with a Honda Element. My tent trailer has > a gross weight of 1950 pounds. The towing capacity for the vehicle is > 1500 pounds. I am 75 years old and "baby" my trucks, and the > transmission has a 30,000 mile or three year warranty. Should I chance > it and buy the Honda Element or am I being dumb (as usual)? > Thanks for a constructive reply, > John > johnrosoff@msn.com |
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