jymbee
Well-known member
I've done MANY searches in an attempt to determine whether we could safely tow our 2012 Honda Odyssey EX. As one might expect there's folks out there that say "don't do it" and others who report they've towed their Odyssey for years with no issues. Below is the info I get on Remco's site which would seem to suggest-- if I'm reading it correctly-- that it's indeed possible EXCEPT that "officially" they have to say don't do it since that's Honda's position. Basically an accountability based statement to protect themselves-- quite understandable.
Anyone out there towing their Ody successfully? Would it be best to forget towing with a bar and look at dolly options? We anticipate purchasing a Jayco Precept 31UL or similar:
Anyone out there towing their Ody successfully? Would it be best to forget towing with a bar and look at dolly options? We anticipate purchasing a Jayco Precept 31UL or similar:
- Towable as is with speed and/or distance restrictions. Please see Owner's Manual for confirmation and procedures.
- It is not recommended to tow this vehicle over 65MPH
- When towing for an extended period of time, start the vehicle as often as possible and allow it to run for five minutes to prevent battery drain.
- Officially from both Honda and REMCO the vehicle is not towable. However, we at Remco have a large number of customers who are flat-towing that vehicle behind their Motor Home and they are not having any issues. Follow the "Emergency Towing" procedures in the owner's manual to a "T" except ignore the restrictions and follow those procedures each and every time you tow. NOTE: If you choose tow your Honda, and have any damage to the Transmission as a result, you will have to pay for that expense out of pocket. It is nothing that Honda or Remco will warranty. Also, it should be noted that Remco sells no aftermarket product (Lube Pump or otherwise) to make this car towable.
