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i have a 2011 honda crv auto 2.2 diesel and i will be towing a 1200kg van

   i would like to no if any one who has a crv auto 2.2 diesel what it tows

       like with a 1200kg caravan behind and found any problems with the

            towing

hi lain

       the crv auto is a nice car it drives well  you cannot fill the gear change ardley

        the ride is comfertable i have had 3 crv diesels and i find them reliable

       yours mick

Hi,

I have a 2.2 manual and tow at 1500kg, it is very stable and whilst I cannot say "I don't know that the van is there" is is a far better tug than the S-max that it replaced.

Mr UM

Just come back from a month in the French Alps towing a 1340kg van with a 2011 2.2 diesel CRV auto. Tows like a dream, I should have got one before. Towed up to temps of 28C up all the roads at all speeds depending on the conditions. No adverse heating indications. no warning lights and the temp gauge stayed steady where it normally is (slighly below half  mark). Negligible/slight oil consumption. Better than my manual Xtrail and that was good.

Recently chanced from 2.2 diesel Accord to the 2.2 diesel CRV, (its the same engine used in both) and although they both tow well, the CRV seams more stable. The larger diameter tyres and shorter distance from rear axle to towball may help. Both nose weight and max towing weight are higher and ample for my needs.

Dave

I have a 2010 crv diesel auto and have just purchased a coachman amara (1500kg mptlm) have been advised by Honda that the spacesaver spare is not suitable when towing and am now trying to buy an 18'' alloy ay a reasonable price. Only towed about 100 miles with the van and fuel consumption was 27 mpg (in Lincolnshire) auto box sometimes hunted between 4th and 5th

chris

Quote: Originally posted by amara 520 on 17/8/2012

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I have a 2010 crv diesel auto and have just purchased a coachman amara (1500kg mptlm) have been advised by Honda that the spacesaver spare is not suitable when towing and am now trying to buy an 18'' alloy ay a reasonable price. Only towed about 100 miles with the van and fuel consumption was 27 mpg (in Lincolnshire) auto box sometimes hunted between 4th and 5th

chris

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Many thanks, I will put awning in the car and have van weighed when loaded to make sure I am not over 1500kgs with the van

Chris