Honda Odyssey Tow Vehicle

[RidgeRunner]

Short trip maybe if it will haul it off the ramp. I had a Nissan pick-up that was a 4 cyl 5-speed stick 2 wheel drive. It did not like pulling my flats boat that is 1000 lbs lighter than the V. Up and down the road was not real bad but the ramp is where it failed. Rev up the motor and slip the clutch to get it rolling then by the time the clutch could be let out 100% the motor would start to loose rpm and die. I glazed one clutch at 1400 miles trying to get a fellow boater off the ramp that was suffering the same issue. Added a leaf spring to handle the tongue weight which helped but never could solve the lack of power on the ramp. Low range would have certainly helped as would the automatic transmission. Not a bad truck, it just wasn't intended to do what I was asking.
Why aren't you getting better mileage with these autos? I don't understand... what am I missing?

[jrou111]

I tow my V with a 1985 K5 Blazer, which weighs 5300lbs with me in it. Once I took the V out after it had rained so the ramp was slick. As I was backing the boat down the ramp, I went to slow my descent by adding more brake pressure. The inertia of the boat was enough to pull my 4x4 down the ramp until the trailer hit the water. It happened so quickly there was nothing that could be done.

Good luck towing at the limit of your Odyssey,

[randlemanboater]

Originally Posted by RidgeRunner

Why aren't you getting better mileage with these autos? I don't understand... what am I missing?

The Pilot is an 8 passenger SUV.

[RidgeRunner]

Originally Posted by randlemanboater

The Pilot is an 8 passenger SUV.

That would explain it. I thought those were the smaller version, confused with the smaller ones? I never paid much attention, I drive trucks with turbo-diesel power and my 2wd GMC longest version made will get stuck in wet grass.. never had a problem on the ramp and towing is sweet. Mileage isn't bad but who wouldn't want more...

[Mulv80]

Nevermind, I was never really a minivan guy anyway. I went out tonight to look at a 2009 Silverado and came home with a 2009 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4x4. The backseat is huge and towing the V is well within the ability of the truck. Thanks for everyones advice.

[Seacrets]

Nice choice. Good looking truck.

[nipper]

How did you go from the Silverado to the F150. Ironic that your Silverado is pictured under a "chevy trucks" banner.

[Mulv80]

I had my eye on a 09' Silverado Crew Cab at a local Chevy dealer. When I went to look at it they had an 09' F150 parked next to it. After seeing the backseat and all the room in the F150 my mind was made up. I have 2 kids in car seats and they have at least 8" between their feet and my seatback, so no more kicking the seat. Now its time to accesorize