Honda CRV auto 2011 - towing with CVT

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Fri 26 Jun 2015 21:37
Honda CRV auto 2011 - towing with CVT - AJenkins

Can I tow with this vehicle which has a CVT auto gearbox? I have spoken to Honda UK twice recently and received two conflicting answers.

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Fri 26 Jun 2015 22:57
Honda CRV auto 2011 - towing with CVT - dan86

You shouldn't really tow any automatic car unless the drive wheels are off the ground or if it's a 4x4 a low loader would be more appropriate.

Sorry red that wrong. Does Honda supply a tow bar for that vehicle? What does the manual say? Also I've heard it's not wise to tow anything heavy with a cvt gearbox.

Edited by dan86 on 26/06/2015 at 22:59

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Sat 27 Jun 2015 00:26
Honda CRV auto 2011 - towing with CVT - Bladerrw

I tow a pretty heavy (1600kg+) boat trailer with an Audi CVT. Seems to work well but I guess the manufacturers have different interpretations.

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Sat 27 Jun 2015 13:46
Honda CRV auto 2011 - towing with CVT - Paul Robinson

Are you sure your car has a CVT gearbox? I thought the CRV has a traditional 5 speed auto. In which case you may need to fit a transmission fluid cooler if for major hauling, otherwise it should be fine.

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Sun 28 Jun 2015 12:56
Honda CRV auto 2011 - towing with CVT - Falkirk Bairn

All recent UK CRVs are TC - 2015 US CRV Autos have CVTs.

Even the 2015 UK cars are TC, 5 & 9 speed for Petrol & Diesel respectively

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Sat 27 Jun 2015 13:47
Honda CRV auto 2011 - towing with CVT - Paul Robinson

(Duplicate post)

Edited by Avant on 27/06/2015 at 18:52

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Mon 29 Jun 2015 22:38
Honda CRV auto 2011 - towing with CVT - xtrailman

Yes the CRV is used for towing, but the auto version has a lower towing limit than the manual, it may also have a lower nose weight.

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