On Oct 15, 8:30*am, Tuno wrote:
I just bought a 2008 CR-V with no expectation of towing anything with
it, but the book says it will tow up to 1500 pounds, so now I'm
wondering if it would be worthwhile to add a hitch so I can tow a
utility trailer, and the glider for short hauls or when the primary
tow vehicle isn't available.

I imagine the top towing speed would be pretty limited ... the Honda
Pilot I used a few years ago was subject to fishtailing above ~63 mph,
regardless of the trailer tongue weight. With a shorter wheel base,
the CR-V would likely be worse. Does anyone have any experience towing
a glider behind this generation CR-V?

Thanks

~ted/2NO


I used a 1999 Honda CR-V to tow my Komet trailer for a few seasons.
It worked great, but I did feel the weight as comapred to my 2004
Honda Pilot which tows like a dream. I've not experienced the fish
tailing with my trailer and the Pilot you described. I typically set
the speed control for 60 MPH and it is great. When passing or going
to higher speeds is also fine.

The differences I've experienced between to CR-V and the Pilot towing
the same trailer have been more about the general weight and power
difffernces between the two. I fly in California so mountain driving
and long high speed freeway trips are the norm. The two vehicles get
about the same milage when towing, the Pilot however tows at a much
lower engine RPM. The CR-V could have used more power and more
overall weight in my opinion.

I have a friend who uses a 2004 CR-V towing a Cobra trailer and he has
never mentioned any issues.

Dan Rihn
ASW-20 WO