ea93105 Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 Just wondering what options there are if any of getting a hitch from the US to down here. Obviously its large a weighs about 30 lbs I would also be interested in buying or renting a hitch if someone doesn't have a use for theirs... Thanks ! Eric 3334615442 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Saltos Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 Why not simply buy one in Guadalajara? S&S can likely help you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisbee Gal Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 Also MercadoLibre, search for: enganche de remolque honda crv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AngusMactavish Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 ¡Cuidado! The towing capacity of a 2008 Honda CR-V is 1,500 pounds. This is for LX, EX and EX-L models. In order to pull this amount, engine or other drive train upgrades are sometimes needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea93105 Posted November 2, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 52 minutes ago, Bisbee Gal said: Also MercadoLibre, search for: enganche de remolque honda crv Thanks, I found some there but $100 more than a top quality Draw Tite hitch ? Funny how things like this are so expensive here... I will be towing about 1500 lbs in a 5x10 trailer. So if anyone has a friend driving down and would like some gas money to bring one down..please let me know Otherwise I guess I will go with the Mexican model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TelsZ4 Posted November 2, 2017 Report Share Posted November 2, 2017 Did you try Auto Zone...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea93105 Posted November 3, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 5 hours ago, TelsZ4 said: Did you try Auto Zone...? Thanks for the tip I just checked their Mexican website. They have high quality Reese hitches...but for 4850 pesos... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TelsZ4 Posted November 3, 2017 Report Share Posted November 3, 2017 Installing a hitch on a CRV is very simple, the hitch bolts right to the frame rail, if you have a ratchet and and the correct size socket that is.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezzie Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 A CRV is not a very good choice as a trailer towing vehicle. Doesn't sound like you are doing the math correctly. When the manufacturer states 1500 lbs. that means the "gross weight rating". This includes the weight of the trailer AND contents. A typical 5' x 10'' cargo trailer weighs in around 1000 lbs. or more depending on the equipment so you would only be able to haul up to 500 lbs. of cargo before you are at the limit. There should be a label on the tongue with the weights of the trailer. Also, the tongue weight needs to be about 10% of the gross weight if it is a single axle trailer to prevent sway. Adding a static weight of 150 Lbs on the back of a CRV might make for some interesting handling. I haul a 5'x10' with a RWD Ford Explorer V8 and I ocassionally challenge the package. I've already burned out one tranny. The biggest concern is cooling. Transmission fluid temps can increase drastically when towing. If you do not have an external oil cooler you will really be pushing your luck, especially if you encounter any long uphill grades. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ea93105 Posted November 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 14 hours ago, Ezzie said: A CRV is not a very good choice as a trailer towing vehicle. Doesn't sound like you are doing the math correctly. When the manufacturer states 1500 lbs. that means the "gross weight rating". This includes the weight of the trailer AND contents. A typical 5' x 10'' cargo trailer weighs in around 1000 lbs. or more depending on the equipment so you would only be able to haul up to 500 lbs. of cargo before you are at the limit. There should be a label on the tongue with the weights of the trailer. Also, the tongue weight needs to be about 10% of the gross weight if it is a single axle trailer to prevent sway. Adding a static weight of 150 Lbs on the back of a CRV might make for some interesting handling. I haul a 5'x10' with a RWD Ford Explorer V8 and I ocassionally challenge the package. I've already burned out one tranny. The biggest concern is cooling. Transmission fluid temps can increase drastically when towing. If you do not have an external oil cooler you will really be pushing your luck, especially if you encounter any long uphill grades. Good luck! Actually it's a 5x8 trailer which weighs 850lbs, but yes I will be taking a lot of care in both loading and driving. Most of the heavier things will go in the car to keep it "planted" and I will be driving the minimum speeds . Luckily the temperatures are not so high in December when I plan to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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