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Old 02-08-2007, 03:33 PM   #7 (permalink)
dinkeldorf
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I didn't realize the tranmissions were fragile(!) but wanted to be well within the limits.

We were thinking seriously about a 21" hybrid. They seem to run about 3000LBs dry. Two or three trips a year bearing in mind we have to cross the Rockies to get to Beautiful British Columbia.

We tried our 06 out with a 12" tent trailer which went great - loaded box, bikes, dog, kid, water toys - but wanted the extra HP not just for the weight but the drag.

We'll keep an eye on it.

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Originally posted by jl_ss
What's the trailer weigh and how often are you going to be towing it? If you are near the limits or will be towing a lot, then I wouldn't recommend a Honda/Acura at all given their fragile transmissions. There was already one 2007 MDX tranny failure posted already.
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