towing with a Honda Oddessy
Does any one do this,how big of a TT/Hybrid can one tow safely ,I believe the manual says 3500 lbs.
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I have 70K miles on my Sienna - about half from towing. No tranny problems (or even hints of it), engine problems, or any other sort of power train issues. I follow the service manual's recommendations for the "heavy use" maintenance schedule, which amounts to changing the transmission fluid more often. The only unusual wear and tear I've had: I had to replace the springs. (Toyota is famous for using soft springs.)
Before this car, I towed with a Ford Windstar. I put 180K miles on the Windstar and the only major repair I ever had was to replace the Rack & Pinion (at 120K), a common repair item for the year I had whose failure was unrelated to towing.
Yes, you do have to watch the weight like a hawk and no matter what you tow with you should make sure it's set up properly. (It's surprising how often I've seen pickups with their noses pointed so high they look like they're preparing for launch. I've yet to see a similarly poor setup with a minivan.)
Before this car, I towed with a Ford Windstar. I put 180K miles on the Windstar and the only major repair I ever had was to replace the Rack & Pinion (at 120K), a common repair item for the year I had whose failure was unrelated to towing.
Yes, you do have to watch the weight like a hawk and no matter what you tow with you should make sure it's set up properly. (It's surprising how often I've seen pickups with their noses pointed so high they look like they're preparing for launch. I've yet to see a similarly poor setup with a minivan.)
