John Rosoff wrote:
> I want to tow a tent trailer with a Honda Element. My tent trailer has
> a gross weight of 1950 pounds. The towing capacity for the vehicle is
> 1500 pounds. I am 75 years old and "baby" my trucks, and the
> transmission has a 30,000 mile or three year warranty. Should I chance
> it and buy the Honda Element or am I being dumb (as usual)?
> Thanks for a constructive reply,
> John
> johnrosoff@msn.co

I would say if you are going to "chance" it you best install a transmission
cooler.

I am no towing expert so I can't say if an excess gross weight of 450 lbs
over towing capacity is normal or not.

Without expert advice I would be more inclined to source a vehicle with a
larger capacity.

The Element has a small load capacity of somewehere around 500 to 700 lbs so
you better travel light.

Best of Luck
Mike