Towing a trailer tent with an Accord 2002

Discussion in 'Accord' started by Martin, Apr 19, 2006.

  1. Martin

    Martin Guest

    Hello,

    I wonder if it is risky to tow a trailer tent with an Accord 2002 4cyl.

    I read in the user manual that the towing capacity is 1000 lbs max. But
    most of the small trailer tent are just over that limit around 1200
    lbs.

    Is there any modifications I could do in order to increase this
    capacity? I am looking at around 1500 lbs with all the stuff in the
    trailer.

    Thank you,

    Martin
     
    Martin, Apr 19, 2006
    #1
  2. Martin

    jmattis Guest

    And that's why people buy SUV's or pickups.

    If you are going a very short distance, during light traffic, then
    MAYBE I'd give this a try.

    You'll be stressing your transmission, brakes, suspension more than
    designed for. I'd be even more hesitant to do this with a manual
    transmission. Your clutch will get hot, hot getting the load moving.

    If you feel compelled to push an automatic tranny this hard, change the
    fluid afterwards.

    Why not just rent a bigger tow vehicle from a car rental place, and
    save a lot of potential misery?
     
    jmattis, Apr 19, 2006
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