Any thoughts on Kar Kaddy?

[merle&louise]

Ray,

I have been towing a 2005 Honda Pilot four wheels down for 15,000 miles. I use a Roadmaster Falcon 2 tow hitch(stays mounted on the MH). Just put the Honda in neutral and go, then every 8 hours I start the engine and let it idle in neutral for 1 minute, put it in D for 1 minute, and R for 1 minute. Then, I am good for another 8 hours of driving. These are the instructions in the owner's manual for towing behind a motorhome. The Pilot weighs about 4,000#; therefore, I do not feel that I need a braking system. I really don't feel it when I put the brakes on hard. Total cost of this setup is about $1400 @ Camping World (tow bar, car mount, and lights hook-up). I didn't think that was too expensive. It took the installer 8 hours to install the bracket on the Honda! They have to completely remove the front bumper. It is a first class installation.

The advantage of towing a Honda (or any other vehicle that doesn't require a drive-shaft disconnect) is simplicity. I don't know why Honda says you should not tow 4 wheels down; I know people who have been towing Hondas 4 wheels down for 20 years! I believe as long as you follow the 8 hour rule of starting the engine to circulate the transmission oil you will be o.k. (just my opinion). Honda probably had a transmission claim under warranty that was being towed behind a MH. If the owner didn't follow the 8 hour rule that could have caused the problem.


Good luck with your decision.