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Bumpyroad
Apr 12, 2014Explorer
fcooper wrote:
Let me say that my comments are from only limited knowledge and a little research on the Remco Towing site. If you want to look at the Remco site, here's the link:
Remco Towing
By trying their selector software for the various models, it appears that somewhere about 2009-2011, honda went to a 6 speed transmission for some Odyssey's. Here's what Remco says about the 2008 with the 5 speed transmission:
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.
When you look at Remco's writeup for the 2011 model with the 6 speed, it changes to this:
2011 Honda Odyssey Touring FWD V6 3.5L cyl 6 Speed Automatic MV2A
Notes
Must be towed on a tow dolly
If you have not already purchased the 2014 Odyssey, you might want to do a little more research. If it is available with the 5 speed transmission, then it might possibly be towable. You need a Honda transmission expert who will talk with you "off the record".
Could you use the Chrysler products van with a remco pump? I could not find a 2014 Chrysler products on Remco's site, but here's what they publish for a 2013:
2013 Chrysler Town & Country Touring-L FWD V6 3.6L cyl 6-Speed Automatic 62TE
Notes
Vehicle can be flat towed with Lube Pump Kit. Vehicle cannot be flat towed from Manufacturer as is.
I hope this info helps, or maybe points you in the right direction.
Fred
I hope so too
bumpy
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