Towing Weight

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Carl, Oct 10, 2003.

  1. Carl

    Carl Guest

    I have an '03 CR-V with a towing spec of 1500 lbs.
    I am considering buying a small trailer that may exceed that limit by
    10% - 20%.

    What aspect of the vehicle sets a limit on towing weight.
    What happens if I exceed that limit by 10 or 20 percent.

    Thanks,
    Carl
     
    Carl, Oct 10, 2003
    #1
  2. Carl

    DJMixed61550 Guest

    Exceeding your vehicle's tow rating is generally OK, physically, at 10 or 20
    percent. However, if you're going to be towing whatever it is you're towing
    alot of the time, there will be a significant increase in brake and tire
    wear. Furthermore, you're begging for transmission problems. However rarely
    it may happen, if a smart cop sees you (I know, oxymoron), he can write you
    a hefty ticket.

    I don't know if you've every looked at the rear end of a CR-V, but they're
    rather flimsy, so be careful doing whatever it is you're doing with the
    trailer. From the sound of things, it's jet skis or something..
     
    DJMixed61550, Oct 18, 2003
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