sometime in the spring, there was some talk of using an e as a 'toad'

just search for 'toad' and you should find it

 

Remember the Honda recommendations for towing your E; if it's a AWD can only be towed with all 4 wheel on the gound at medium speed or on a flatbed (go to U-Haul). The reason is the RealTime 4WD pumps that can be damaged if only one axle is rotating

I'd go for the trailer

 

http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=8435

The manual gives directions on how to prepare the Element each morning for towing. I've seen several Elements attached to large RVs. An RV list may have more information on the relative merits of tow bar brands. The one used on the Element looks very much like that used for the CRV, so be sure to follow CRV leads.

paulj

 

We have towed as 4-down "Toads" both 2wd and 4wd automatic (2006) Honda Pilots without issues. STRICTLY FOLLOWING HONDAS PROCEDURE.

I installed Roadmaster StowMaster car mounts on both of them, mostly because we already had the ball hitch for that brand from a previous Jeep toad. The Blue Ox has more features and the connector you put on the Toad is less visible, but also more expensive. ETrailer carries both brands.

If you look for flat tow list, you'll find several on the internet, you'll see the element is on the lists up to a certain year (whenever they changed to the CVT).

The lists say to follow the manual, and honda has instructions (Just search for "procedure from honda to tow an automatic" and a pdf from techinfo.honda.com > pubs will show up. It will discuss the details)
up the a certain year.

Even though the tranny did not change, eventually Hond stopped "approval". I'm of the opponion it was because too may did not heed top speed (65) or duration of time between stops recommended and mucked up their tranny's. Honda was tired of picking up the bill. The reason I'm looking for a manual is the procedure is much easier.

 

We have towed as 4-down "Toads" both 2wd and 4wd automatic (2006) Honda Pilots without issues. STRICTLY FOLLOWING HONDAS PROCEDURE.

I installed Roadmaster StowMaster car mounts on both of them, mostly because we already had the ball hitch for that brand from a previous Jeep toad. The Blue Ox has more features and the connector you put on the Toad is less visible, but also more expensive. ETrailer carries both brands.

If you look for flat tow list, you'll find several on the internet, you'll see the element is on the lists up to a certain year (whenever they changed to the CVT).

The lists say to follow the manual, and honda has instructions (Just search for "procedure from honda to tow an automatic" and a pdf from techinfo.honda.com > pubs will show up. It will discuss the details)
up the a certain year.

Even though the tranny did not change, eventually Hond stopped "approval". I'm of the opponion it was because too may did not heed top speed (65) or duration of time between stops recommended and mucked up their tranny's. Honda was tired of picking up the bill. The reason I'm looking for a manual is the procedure is much easier.

I'm not aware of any yr element having a CVT tranny

 

Correct, but other Honda's previously loved as Toad's did. :-(