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Old Jun 28, 2011 | 06:28 PM
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I know someone has probably asked the same questions but just need some quick info. I m getting out of the service and moving 2k miles away. The S is my only car and I was wondering if it would be ok to tow a 4x8 cargo trailer? I know honda says not to but does anyone have experience with something like this? I dont wanna pony up 1500 bucks for a truck combo just to tow the car when I could spend 150 on the trailer. Thoughts?
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Old Jun 28, 2011 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by thdrew
I know someone has probably asked the same questions but just need some quick info. I m getting out of the service and moving 2k miles away. The S is my only car and I was wondering if it would be ok to tow a 4x8 cargo trailer? I know honda says not to but does anyone have experience with something like this? I dont wanna pony up 1500 bucks for a truck combo just to tow the car when I could spend 150 on the trailer. Thoughts?
How much total weight are you towing? (trailer and contents.) My tire trailer for autocross was 550 lbs. and the S towed it easily.
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 04:59 AM
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I would think something around that same weight, maybe up to 750 lbs. Any hitch that works best?
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by thdrew
I would think something around that same weight, maybe up to 750 lbs. Any hitch that works best?
Really? So you are going to put -100lbs of stuff into it? No you cant tow this. Dont even try.

http://www.uhaul.com/Reservations/Eq....aspx?model=UV
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Old Jun 29, 2011 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by Gigdy
Originally Posted by thdrew' timestamp='1309352370' post='20730581
I would think something around that same weight, maybe up to 750 lbs. Any hitch that works best?
Really? So you are going to put -100lbs of stuff into it? No you cant tow this. Dont even try.

http://www.uhaul.com/Reservations/Eq....aspx?model=UV
Did not realize the OP was talking about an enclosed trailer. Not only is it heavy, but it has a lot of wind resistance.
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Old Jun 30, 2011 | 05:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Conedodger
Originally Posted by Gigdy' timestamp='1309355827' post='20730799
[quote name='thdrew' timestamp='1309352370' post='20730581']
I would think something around that same weight, maybe up to 750 lbs. Any hitch that works best?
Really? So you are going to put -100lbs of stuff into it? No you cant tow this. Dont even try.

http://www.uhaul.com/Reservations/Eq....aspx?model=UV
Did not realize the OP was talking about an enclosed trailer. Not only is it heavy, but it has a lot of wind resistance.
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Yeah, the little track day tire trailer has nothing on this thing.
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 03:55 AM
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that trailer will be towing you lol. don't do it.
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 04:45 AM
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Honestly, I would not do it. These cars already have diff problems. I think that pulling a trailer would destroy the diff/tranny, if it could even pull it at all.

I would rent a truck and trailer IMO.
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Old Jul 1, 2011 | 11:39 AM
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I was in almost the exact same situation, check out my thread on it!


https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/870093-s-tow-thousand/
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