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Towing a trailer – HONDA 2000 Odyssey - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Towing a Trailer

Towing Equipment and

Accessories

Towing can require a variety of

equipment, depending on the size of

your trailer, how it will be used, and

how much load you are towing.

Discuss your needs with your trailer
sales or rental agency, and follow the

guidelines in the rest of this section.
Also make sure that all equipment is

properly installed and that it meets
federal, state, province, and local
regulations.

Hitches

Any hitch used on your vehicle must

be properly bolted to the underbody,

using the six threaded holes

provided. A hitch designed especially
for your Odyssey can be obtained

from your Honda dealer.

Weight Distributing Hitch

If the total trailer weight is more
than 2,000 Ibs (900 kg), you must
also use a weight distributing hitch.

This device transfers weight from

the vehicle's rear wheels to the front

wheels, and to the trailer's wheels.

Carefully follow the hitch maker's

instructions for proper installation
and adjustment.

Safety Chain

Always use a safety chain. Make

sure that it is secured to both the

trailer and hitch, and that it crosses

under the tongue so it can catch the

trailer if it becomes unhitched.

Leave enough slack to allow the

trailer to turn corners easily, but do

not let the chain drag on the ground.

Sway Control

If the total trailer weight exceeds

2,000 Ibs (900 kg), you should install
a sway control device to minimize

swaying that can occur in crosswinds

and in normal and emergency
driving maneuvers. Your trailer

maker can tell you what kind of sway
control you need and how to install it.

Transmission Fluid Cooler

If the total trailer weight is more

than 2,000 Ibs (900 kg), you must

also have a transmission fluid cooler

installed. This device will help
prevent transmission overheating,

which could cause serious damage.

A transmission fluid cooler designed

for your Odyssey can be obtained

from your Honda dealer.

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