Anyone towing a 2007 Honda Element with Manual Trans.

[bobmoore]

I have a 2007 Honda Element with a manual transmission. It's an AWD vehicle. I'd really like to tow it behind my motorhome. It is no longer under warranty so I'm not worried about a warranty claim.

I wonder if anyone is actually towing it and has actual experience to report?

[Robocop]

Getting ready to finally pick up my toad, a 2002 CR-V EX AWD manual transmission. Remco and MH Magazine were all N/A on the 4 down tow. However, with Honda manual in hand it clearly states in the Towing Behind a Motorhome section that 4 down is acceptable. Under Emergency Towing it states either a flat bed tow or if on a sling the remaining two wheels must be on a dolly. I am fully satisfied after reading that.

[j-d]

JJ - I hear of two AWDs approved for Four Down. Subaru with Manual Transmission, and the Honda CRV. Many tow other Hondas Four Down, but from my understanding Honda only approves the CRV. Most of the other Hondas, and probably most of the CRVs, are 2WD.
I've wondered for years if the CRV is really different, or if Honda chooses to limit its warranty claim exposure to only one model by saying OK in that owner's manual and NO in all the others.

[jerseyjim]

As far as I know, ANY AWD vehicle cannot be towed 4-down. Even on a dolly. All 4 wheels must be off the ground, so you would need a car trailer. (Could be wrong.....)

[EsoxLucius]

The 2007 Honda Element Owners Manual states the vehicle can only be towed on a flat bed wrecker/trailer. There is no recommendation for towing four wheels down behind a Motorhome.
https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/pubs/om/E10707/E10707OM.pdf

[mowermech]

What does the Owners Manual say about recreational towing?
IMO, "The Book" is the final authority.

[moose888]

I have a 2011 Element with auto trans. and getting it ready now to tow . I have talked to people who have no issues towing the Element.