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Can an Odyssey tow a 20' Challenger?
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nautiquelfe
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The dry weight of the boat is 2,100lbs. That does not include fuel, oil, or gear. Edmund's rates the Odyssey towing max. at 3,500lbs. I think you could safely tow the boat. A tandem axle trailer would be best but if thats not an option, you should at least have an independent trailer braking system.
yes....agreed
:agree: with nautiquelfe. With the weight of the boat and size of the car, I would not go to fast and give yourself plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front of you. Don't try and stop to fast.
Having a auto breaking system would eleminate that. The power of the engine is o.k., just the weight of stopping the momentum of the boat would be the challenge.:cheers:
:agree: with nautiquelfe. With the weight of the boat and size of the car, I would not go to fast and give yourself plenty of room between you and the vehicle in front of you. Don't try and stop to fast.
Having a auto breaking system would eleminate that. The power of the engine is o.k., just the weight of stopping the momentum of the boat would be the challenge.:cheers:
The Honda Odyssy will tow 3500# with a tongue weight of 300#. A class III hitch is the maximum hitch available. The limit on the trailer is if it weighs more than 1000# empty...it needs breaks. If it weighs over 3000# loaded it needs brakes. The vehicle is capable of towing under normal conditions, using normal safety precautions.
Karl
Karl
sporsterjoel
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We had a Chev venture van and towed a 21ft 1986 Grew witch weighs alot more then the 20ft seadoo's.
Sikiguya
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Questions on hitch & trailer
Okay...is there a big difference between a factory hitch or from a tow and hitch company? Local hitch company has one rated for 6000 pound even though our Pacifica is rated at 3500 lbs, will it just an overkill?
Second, kustomkar said that if the trailer are more than 1000 empty, it needs brakes and if it is over 3000 lbs loaded, it needs brakes. I am going to pick up a boat in a week or two. The trailer from the factory does not have brake. Is this a concern?
Okay...is there a big difference between a factory hitch or from a tow and hitch company? Local hitch company has one rated for 6000 pound even though our Pacifica is rated at 3500 lbs, will it just an overkill?
Second, kustomkar said that if the trailer are more than 1000 empty, it needs brakes and if it is over 3000 lbs loaded, it needs brakes. I am going to pick up a boat in a week or two. The trailer from the factory does not have brake. Is this a concern?
There is no such thing as a "Factory Hitch". Only a dealer supplied or factory supplied hitch. Same as a stereo...Ford or GM for example aren't in the stereo business and don't make stereo's. The biggest Hitch company now is Drawite.They own all the major hitch companies like Reese, Hidden Hitch..ect. I have been a Drawtite Hitch Dealer for over 30 years. The heaviest Hitch is a class III sometimes referred to as a Class IV and could pull 6,000# if you use Spring bars or torsion bars as they are referred to. If the trailer needs brakes it would have it on them already as required by the weight of the boat in full capacity of the treiler. The Boat dealer couldn't sell the boat with a under rated trailer without brakes. The vehicle will tell you the maximum capacity for towing in the manual and on the door sticker on the drivers door B piller post. Chances are the boat and trailer are under the rating needed for brakes. That's why it is always best to buy from a Authorized dealer as they know what they are doing...most of the time. It's the dealer's responsibility to be sure the lights are working and connected properly before you leave his dealership. Double checking everything isn't a bad thing either.
Also it is better to have a heavier rated hitch than a boarder line capacity Hitch...It's better to have MORE than NOT ENOUGH.
I hope this info helps.
Karl
Also it is better to have a heavier rated hitch than a boarder line capacity Hitch...It's better to have MORE than NOT ENOUGH.
I hope this info helps.
Karl
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:agree:
True enough except the 80's land rover had a factory hitch, came off of the assembly line with one a part of the frame . 8000lb nominal and 18,000lb emergency towing capacity , the ball has a inch and a quarter shank , but I digerss.
My point of the reply is to remind everyone that you should never excede the vehicles rated towing capacity , (Especially the toung weight )
Thats NEVER
Exceding the rated weight can lead to the loss of controle if you have to do something fast, (Stop, turn right , turn left, turn sharp )
Its all about geometry , Ans just becouse you put a class 3 hitch on a Honda does NOT MEAN you can tow 6,000 to 10,000 lbs
And something you likely have not thought of
If you have non original tires , check their weight rating
And if you normally drive with 28psia and the tires have a max pressure of 44psia, You need to run your tires at 44 while towing
Air pressure effects the tires ability to dissipate heat .
The above are just brain cookies.
Vitimin fortified
Will keep you healthy
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Ok, so one Vehicle in 200 years had a "Factory Hitch"...I've spent 35 Years installing hitches...common sense goes a long way when towing a trailer. Read your vehicles owners manual for specific instructions on towing and cautions if you've never towed.
Karl
Karl
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All automatic transmissions have coolers but most of these are simple inside the radiator closed loop's
It actually makes it eazy to install a external air cooled, cooler.
If you drive in the flats it will not matter that much
If you drive in the hills or worse the mountians , buy a good one
If you plan on going on long trips with it , then get a good one
Excess heat can build up to 500 deg , killing a transmission when the oil looses its ability to lubricate due to brake down
It actually makes it eazy to install a external air cooled, cooler.
If you drive in the flats it will not matter that much
If you drive in the hills or worse the mountians , buy a good one
If you plan on going on long trips with it , then get a good one
Excess heat can build up to 500 deg , killing a transmission when the oil looses its ability to lubricate due to brake down
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