SHRED wrote:
> We have a 2003 CRV I am thinking about getting a hitch for to tow a boat.
>
> The CRV is rated at 1500 pounds tow capacity and that is just about
> exactly what this boat weighs, including the trailer:
>
> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...0W/bimini1.jpg
>
> The hitch I'd get is 2000lb rate and 200lb tongue weight.
> The tongue weight is not much on this boat. Maybe 40 pounds. Most of the
> weight is at the motor.
>
> My concern is overheating the transmission with a loaded CRV and pulling
> this boat.
>
> Do I need an after market tranny cooler solution?
> Better yet, will it be okay to tow this boat with this vehicle.
>
> Right now I tow it with an '81 Toyota 4x4 truck but that is not a
> vehicle for any trips for distance.
>
> Thanks for any help!
Hi,
Also it depends where you are going to drive towing that boat.
Better ask your delaer for their definite answer.