Towing capacity

hazegry · 08-11-2003, 12:15 AM

hey guys I have a Baja bug that I would like to tow with the e it would be on all 4 tires and just have a tow bar attatched the tounge weight is very minimal. do you think it will be ok? the bug weighs around a 1000 pounds

eMass · 08-11-2003, 12:25 AM

Yes - it should be fine.

If you like a challenge - use a chain instead of a tow bar. :wink:

hazegry · 08-11-2003, 12:40 AM

na thats ok I think I will stick with the tow bar. this way I can throw my paddle tires in the bug and all of our camping gear in the cargo pod and have plenty of room to carry all the stuff we need for romping around in the sand all weekend.

kyjazzy · 01-02-2004, 01:27 AM

i have a bass boat thats around 2000 lbs. can the element handle that?

BriBoy01 · 01-02-2004, 01:36 AM

The Element is only rated to tow 1500lbs. I tow a pop up camper that runs about 1300lbs comfortable but feel that 2000 is way too much. It may 2000lbs. from the factory but by the time you put your stuff in it and run it on the water there will be a lot more weight to pull up a boat ramp!

MikeQBF · 01-02-2004, 03:57 AM

No. Not safely.

I would suggest considering the Honda Pilot.

sspiller · 01-07-2004, 09:13 PM

I have a Boston Whaler Jet boat approx 1600 lb., not a problem for my E even going up a pretty steep grade in the mountains of NH... our camp is 55 miles one way, no problems, you do notice that you are pulling though... you would want to make sure you have a 2" hitch, not the honda option and make sure you are not over 2000 lbs. as one post suggests, often when you add fuel, supplies and other things you get closer to 2300 lb. which would likely push the E over the limit.

kaminski64 · 01-29-2004, 03:19 PM

The perfect vehicle for me! A good interior for two dogs, the utility I liked in my Nissan pick-up, and the gas mileage I want (short of a turbo-diesel).

But how much can I tow?

I've got two boats. I know the 16' sail boat will be no problem, but how 'bout the 19' center console (??3000 lbs??)?

My prior pickup, with a 2.4L 4 cylinder could pull the motorboat. Even my current Subaru 'can' do it, but don't tell anybody (clearly I shouldn't be using the 'ru to pull such a heavy load).

Does anybody have a stat for me? or just a good suggestion??

Thanks

MikeQBF · 01-29-2004, 03:53 PM

1500 lbs. max, 150 lbs. tongue weight max. You need to find something else for your 19-footer.

SuperJETT · 01-29-2004, 03:55 PM

Rated at 1500. I would imagine it can do more, but wouldn't push it too far.

08-11-2003, 12:15 AM	#1
hazegry EOC Rank: Hydrogen 2003 2WD EX AT Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 50	Towing capacity hey guys I have a Baja bug that I would like to tow with the e it would be on all 4 tires and just have a tow bar attatched the tounge weight is very minimal. do you think it will be ok? the bug weighs around a 1000 pounds

01-02-2004, 01:36 AM	#5
BriBoy01 EOC Staff 2003 4WD EX Eternal Blue Pearl (EBP) Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: West Virginia Posts: 672	The Element is only rated to tow 1500lbs. I tow a pop up camper that runs about 1300lbs comfortable but feel that 2000 is way too much. It may 2000lbs. from the factory but by the time you put your stuff in it and run it on the water there will be a lot more weight to pull up a boat ramp! __________________ 2003 4wd EX Eternal Blue Pearl Honda Element! 2003 Flagstaff 176Ltd. 2004 Seadoo GTX 4TEC Supercharged PROUD Member of the EOC MISFITS established 14, July 2005.

01-02-2004, 03:57 AM	#6
MikeQBF Moderatorium 2003 4WD EXS 6MT Shoreline Mist Metallic (SMM) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Downstate Illinois Posts: 5,758	No. Not safely. I would suggest considering the Honda Pilot. __________________ http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting.php

01-07-2004, 09:13 PM	#7
sspiller EOC Rank: Helium Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: York, Maine Posts: 180	I have a Boston Whaler Jet boat approx 1600 lb., not a problem for my E even going up a pretty steep grade in the mountains of NH... our camp is 55 miles one way, no problems, you do notice that you are pulling though... you would want to make sure you have a 2" hitch, not the honda option and make sure you are not over 2000 lbs. as one post suggests, often when you add fuel, supplies and other things you get closer to 2300 lb. which would likely push the E over the limit. __________________ 2003 Element EX AWD AUTO Shoreline Mist INTERIOR: Black/Gray, 10 Disc, Silver Interior Trim Kits, Carpeted Floor Mats, Bungies EXTERIOR: Hitch, Side Steps, Rear Deflector, Mud Flaps, Rear Bumper Trim, Chrome Exhaust Tip, Roof Rack

01-29-2004, 03:53 PM	#9
MikeQBF Moderatorium 2003 4WD EXS 6MT Shoreline Mist Metallic (SMM) Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Downstate Illinois Posts: 5,758	1500 lbs. max, 150 lbs. tongue weight max. You need to find something else for your 19-footer. __________________ http://www.albinoblacksheep.com/flash/posting.php

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08-11-2003, 12:25 AM	#2
eMass EOC Rank: Oxygen Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 966	Yes - it should be fine. If you like a challenge - use a chain instead of a tow bar. :wink:

08-11-2003, 12:40 AM	#3
hazegry EOC Rank: Hydrogen 2003 2WD EX AT Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 50	na thats ok I think I will stick with the tow bar. this way I can throw my paddle tires in the bug and all of our camping gear in the cargo pod and have plenty of room to carry all the stuff we need for romping around in the sand all weekend.

01-02-2004, 01:27 AM	#4
kyjazzy EOC Rank: Hydrogen Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: pennsyvania/maryland Posts: 6	i have a bass boat thats around 2000 lbs. can the element handle that?

01-29-2004, 03:19 PM	#8
kaminski64 EOC Rank: Hydrogen Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1	The perfect vehicle for me! A good interior for two dogs, the utility I liked in my Nissan pick-up, and the gas mileage I want (short of a turbo-diesel). But how much can I tow? I've got two boats. I know the 16' sail boat will be no problem, but how 'bout the 19' center console (??3000 lbs??)? My prior pickup, with a 2.4L 4 cylinder could pull the motorboat. Even my current Subaru 'can' do it, but don't tell anybody (clearly I shouldn't be using the 'ru to pull such a heavy load). Does anybody have a stat for me? or just a good suggestion?? Thanks

01-29-2004, 03:55 PM	#10
SuperJETT EOC Rank: Oxygen 2003 4WD EX Galapagos Green Metallic (GGM) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 305	Rated at 1500. I would imagine it can do more, but wouldn't push it too far. __________________ C-YA: 2003 GGM EX AWD 5-speed, 42,700 flawless miles averaging 22+ mpg, treat your next owner well.

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