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Subject: Increase tow capacity of a honda crv
Category: Sports and Recreation > Automotive
Asked by: chilebean-ga
List Price: $7.00
Posted: 25 Jun 2003 06:43 PDT
Expires: 25 Jul 2003 06:43 PDT
Question ID: 221520
How can I increase the tow capacity of a honda crv?

It currently has a tow capacity of 1500 lbs., but I need 2000 lbs.? 
http://www.hondacars.com/models/specifications.asp?ModelName=CR-V

Clarification of Question by chilebean-ga on 25 Jun 2003 07:01 PDT
Also, I will be towing two jet-skis.
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Subject: Re: Increase tow capacity of a honda crv
From: craigengineer-ga on 26 Jun 2003 11:16 PDT
 
I'm not sure that you can modify a CRV to become a heavy duty towing
vehicle.  That would be a truck.  But I can give you some advice to
tow with what you have already...

Drive slowly and carefully.  One reason for the tow capacity is
safety.  The vehicle braking, cornering, and general handling are
affected by towed weight.

Also, keep the engine in a decent RPM range.  Do not "lug" the
engine... stay out of low RPM range under load.  This means
downshifting if it's a manual transmission, staying OUT of overdrive
if it is automatic.  Don't redline either, obviously.

Lastly, when going over bumps, do in gently.  The frame could be
damaged if a heavy load slams the trailer hitch from a jarring bump.

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