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06-23-2014, 04:16 PM
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Tow Dolly question
Can a Honda Element be towed behind a Class C, with the front wheels on a tow dolly?
I know that it can't be towed 4 down because it can ruin the transmission, but I just wanted to check if the rear wheels can be on the road while being towed.
Thanks for your feedback!
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06-23-2014, 04:36 PM
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The owners manual should have the information.
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06-23-2014, 04:41 PM
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06-23-2014, 05:15 PM
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As per this link to Honda Element manual, they say it can be towed 4 down.
https://techinfo.honda.com/rjanisis/...303O00198A.pdf
If it's 4 wheel drive, it can't be towed with 2 wheels on the dolly. Be sure to check your Owner's manual to be sure.
Also check the weights of your Class C and how much reserve you have for towing.
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06-29-2014, 12:58 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Lori Meyer
Can a Honda Element be towed behind a Class C, with the front wheels on a tow dolly?
I know that it can't be towed 4 down because it can ruin the transmission..........!
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Lori, I've been flat towing my '04 Element for two years without a problem. What year and model is your E ??
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06-30-2014, 06:52 AM
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Hi JFXG:
I didn't get the Element yet as we're in the middle of choosing a Class C.
I read that you have to go through the gears when towing an Element 4 down.
Press the brake pedal, shift through all positions (P,R,N,D,L,2,1), shift to D then to N and let the engine run for 3 minutes, then turn off.
I just wanted to make sure I didn't ruin the transmission. Do you go through this procedure?
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