Towing Myth Busted-Audi

(skiboarder) · (skiboarder) **Join Date: Oct 2006** 05-17-2016, 7:13 AM

I'm an extreme example, but I used my AWD Honda pilot to tow my VLX from the ramp to my house (1/8 mile) and never anywhere else. It had the torque and traction to yank it right out without any problems. Everything went well for 2 years until it didn't. The gentle incline to the driveway blew up my reverse gear and I had to buy a new transmission just to sell the thing. There are a lot of things to consider when under powering a tow vehicle.

(boardjnky4) · (boardjnky4) **Join Date: Dec 2011** 05-17-2016, 7:58 AM

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Originally Posted by skiboarder

I'm an extreme example, but I used my AWD Honda pilot to tow my VLX from the ramp to my house (1/8 mile) and never anywhere else. It had the torque and traction to yank it right out without any problems. Everything went well for 2 years until it didn't. The gentle incline to the driveway blew up my reverse gear and I had to buy a new transmission just to sell the thing. There are a lot of things to consider when under powering a tow vehicle.

You think that American made 1/2 ton trucks don't have transmission issues? haha

I've been towing with my Pilot since it was purchased in 2012 and haven't had ANY issues with it. Have done multiple 3 hour trips with it as well. Never skips a beat.