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06honda
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Feb 26, 2017

Newbie Couple Purchase

My wife and I are in our mid stage of life and am looking to buy our first and likely only Travel Trailer. Our plan is to use it at least a few months a year and am wondering if it is possible to pull a small travel trailer safely or at all with my 2014 Automatic 4 cylinder Honda Civic Sedan. I would like to upgrade any tow package it comes with regardless with an anti-sway type system for safety. Is if just a little too small of a car to do so , if so would a Honda CRV work as replacing the car is an option. Not really interested in spending alot of money on a motorized RV due to depreciation; maint; overall cost; repairs and with the limited use it would be a waste of money for us. Sorry about the long winded post, main question is if my current car can tow a small camper. Thanks for any info or advice.
  • Maybe a pop up, since I hauled one all over the Southeast with a 1973 Volkswagen Beatle. If you are going to buy a hard side TT you should first get a larger tow vehicle. Sorry if I burst your bubble, but I would not want you to get yourself in over your head.
  • OK, if you really want to tow a trailer, get the correct tool. A 1500 series pickup, a full sized Tahoe or Suburban type vehicle would work well for small (under 25 foot) trailers.
  • Nope!
    Plane and simple no. Now, if you were to find a small motorcycle tent trailer, maybe.