Towing?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by jwelsh, Apr 22, 2004.

  1. jwelsh

    jwelsh Guest

    Is it possible/ feasible to be towing a light boat and trailer with a
    Civic ?
     
    jwelsh, Apr 22, 2004
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    Brian Smith Guest

    Anything is possible <g>. Stopping is the most crucial matter to consider,
    though.

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    Brian Smith, Apr 22, 2004
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    Khee Mao Guest


    an friend of mine used an old Civic hatchback to tow a trailer and its
    associated glider just about every weekend for years...
     
    Khee Mao, Apr 23, 2004
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    L Alpert Guest

    Yeah, the rotors are a weak point of the design.....
     
    L Alpert, Apr 23, 2004
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    Guest Guest

    Thanks for the input people,.though I'm talking maybe 1200 pounds
    total package. Boat , trailer, gear. Who might be installin the hitch
    and how's that done?
     
    Guest, Apr 25, 2004
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    Khee Mao Guest


    I've had U-Haul install a hitch for me before...


    I'll e-mail my friend to get an idea of how much weight his trailer/glider
    were and get back to you....
     
    Khee Mao, Apr 26, 2004
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  7. jwelsh

    Khee Mao Guest


    here's my friend's reply, hope this is helpful:

    "Towing with a Civic. It depends on which one you have. Mine had the 1.5
    liter engine with the 5 speed manual, and was rated to tow 1200 lbs. I
    snagged about 1800 lbs. to it's ass and took off. Now, one thing you have
    to understand is that it wouldn't accelerate, it just gathered speed. It
    was stable, it just didn't have any power. I used to get out on I-77 and
    just hold it to the floor, and it never complained or barfed. Just kept
    going! I got 35mpg pulling that trailer too! Just don't get in a hurry.
    Hills were a challenge too. I only did it because my neighbor was pulling
    his ski boat to the lake with the same car, so I said why not.
     
    Khee Mao, Apr 27, 2004
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    Guest Guest

    Thanks Khee, .... I have an 03' EX Civic automatic, with the V-TEC
    engine. I would think that it would pull something weighing possibly
    1200 lbs.,....within reason. Thanks for your input.
     
    Guest, Apr 29, 2004
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  9. jwelsh

    Khee Mao Guest


    no problem...the only other thing I can think to add to this thread is the
    consideration for a transmission cooler if you plan to do either a lot of
    towing or even a few long distance tows...better safe than sorry, especially
    with an automatic...
     
    Khee Mao, Apr 29, 2004
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    Eric Guest

    Many of Honda's automatics, e.g., Accord and Prelude models, shipped with
    ATF coolers from the factory. I believe that the '03 Civic also has this
    feature. Check for ATF lines (hoses) going from the auto tranny to the
    bottom of the radiator. You should find 2 as in this diagram
    http://tinyurl.com/2z9dr.

    Eric
     
    Eric, Apr 30, 2004
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