Towing Vehicle
What can I tow with a 2010 Honda Odyssey? Needs to sleep 3 adults and a 10 yr old. I dont want to use a pop up and am not sure about hybrids.. dont know enough about any type travel trailer actua...
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GloriaD wrote:
So I couldnt tow a 2005 Trailer Cruiser 21RBH or a Roadrunner 2007 ULTRALIGHT 17 ft,1136 KGS with a Honda Odyssey?
This ad caught my eye also :Ultra lite Trail Sport 2009 - minivan towable
but i guess its not a good idea?
Thanks to those who mentioned Scamps and the link to the Casita line. I am soaking up all your info and advice. many thanks,
If you find a hardside or hybrid trailer with dry weight under 2500 lbs and hitch weight (loaded) under 350 lbs, and if you don't tow it too fast or too hard, you could make it work. By not too fast, I mean probably 90 kph or below; always locking out overdrive; shifting down and slowing down when climbing long or steep hills; also slowing down in strong headwinds. Your biggest enemy is wind resistance. Going 100 kph will stress the drive train much more than going 90, for example... it's not just 10% more stress, but probably 20-30% more.
The Scamps and Casitas have rounded, tapering edges and lower roof lines, which reduce frontal area 15-20% over a similar-length conventional (stick built) trailer. The lower wind resistance means you could probably tow them at 100 kph comfortably in most conditions. Another possibility is a small, older Airstream; they are wider than a Scamp or Casita, but still have the rounded, aero lines.
