Honda CR-V
Honda CR-V 2.0i and CaravanAs a tow car I don’t recommend this car at all I struggled to achieve 20.1mpg on a roads and motorways the distance I travelled was about 100 miles if I had to go any further than that mpg would have dropped even lower it is a very underpowered car my advice would be to stay well clear
Honda CR-V 1.6i-DTEC 4WD and ElddisI'm one of the few people happy to tow on the upper limit of what is acceptable (UK legal of course). The car only having a 1.6 diesel engine I was apprehensive about its capabilities, but have been surprised at how well this car tows and how stable and planted it feels. The van has the alko stabiliser
Gear changes are definitely needed, even on motorway gradients but this is primarily down to the fact that the car has a 6 speed box and 6th is for very low rpm fuel efficient cruising and not lugging a 8ft wide, twin axle beast of a caravan. Fuel return for my outfit is about 24mpg and 47mpg combined solo.
The punchy 1.6 160bhp engine feels capable and the all wheel drive is reassuring if the roads are wet or icy.
Honda CR-V 2.0i 4WD and CaravanAll in all a very good towbar for a petrol but can struggle with a lack of torque up long hills
Honda CR-V 1.5-VTEC 2WD and ElddisWhat tow car rated this car poorly for towing, they were talking Nonsense, it tows like a dream, plenty of low down torque, even used the Cruise control on the motorway,
engine was relaxed and happy to sit at 60mph, no issues what so ever don't trust the motoring press, they seem to have it in for this engine 1.5 Turbo a knee jerk reaction no doubt to Honda dropping the beloved Diesel.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-DTEC and SwiftPreviously towed with a 57 plate 2.2 cdti Honda which was great on A roads but got pulled around a bit on motorways. Next was m class Merc 320. Didn’t know caravan was on the back of that particular car but usual 7g gearbox issues, brakes and turbo problems had me lose confidence with it. Now onto another crv albeit newer than the last one. Fuel economy good, atc and trailer assist present for peace of mind. Tows well on a roads and does get picked up slightly on motorway but really pleased with it thus far. I just wish my last crv had been as reliable as it would of saved me two changes of car in between, not to mention the cost of buying. Will keep this combo for a while to come.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-DTEC and BaileyI have a family of four so there is a lot of kit to be packed, I always pack sensibly with weight distribution, But initially had difficulty with stability, this was a real shock when you hear all the reviews on what a good tow car the CRV is. However, I did some in depth research and Japanese designer like a softer suspension and not CRV all users will have a family of four so the CRV or any other car would cope. But there was a solution and it was quite cheap, spring assists. These rubber doughnuts cost £60 fitted and it completely transformed the car from poor to excellent. I would now recommend the car in terms of towing, but reliability has proven a bit of an issue. In short the CRV is not a reliable as other Honda's which are more simple bullet proof petrol models.
Honda CR-V 1.6i-DTEC 4WD aut. and VenusWe love the Honda, our first SUV after a series of estate cars. Its a truly excellent car to drive - with or without the caravan on the back.
Just back from the magical Ardnamurchan penisula on the West Coast of Scotland, the CRV lapped up the 350 mile journey effortlessly. The auto box is brilliant at making good use of the torque, whether cruising along the motorways or climbing over the mountains and winding through the glens. The reversing camera is great for hitching up, and the combination of the car's trailer stability system and the ALCO stabilizer make for a very solid pairing, even in strong winds.
Returning 35mpg on the motorways and 27 in the hills vs 50+mpg when not towing.
Honda CR-V 2.0i 2WD and LunarBought the 63 plate CRV last March(2014) and have not looked back. Smooth and comfortable when towing. No problems on motorways with good acceleration when needed. Massive boot space which stores all the extra gear. Mileage of about 25 mpg when towing which is less than our previous diesel but to be expected. Also, we have to use the gears more frequently - again to be expected. All in all highly delighted and would definitely recommend.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-DTEC and SterlingI fitted a small tuning box to my crv to lift the bhp from 150 to 174 and what a difference,not that the car wasn't coping,I wanted more mpg when towing,and certainly saw a vast improvement averaging 35mpg towing. agreat towing car.
Honda CR-V 2.0i aut. and AvondaleRecently updated my 1999 Honda CRV 2000cc Manual to a 2006 CRV 2000 cc Petrol Auto. 1500 KG max tow weight.The car tows very Well, stable, with adequate power, slightly less urge than the manual. On my first outing 286 miles of A and B roads, no motorways averaged 20.5 mpg. Slightly less than the same trip last year with the old model. This is my first Auto Tow Car and initial impressions are of an easy relaxed drive, As always careful loading and a realiastic weight ratio ensure a safe drive. The earlier version of the CRV Mk2 Auto had a lower towing limit 1200 KG due to the limitations of the older design gearbox.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-DTEC and BaileyHad the combination 18 months now and still impressed.Car has performed as expected and never found wanting on hills etc.
I can get between 32 and 27 mpg depending on factors. Lots of space and hasnt missed a beat yet..Will keep the car for some time as it does what we want, and the latest Honda CRVs have a reduced size engine that needs to be driven more before performance can be assessed.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and ElddisWhat a super tow car this is. I have towed with all sorts of cars and I can honestly say this is the best by a long mile. I recently had a courtesy car, Mitsubishi L200, and I thought it was rubbish compared to my Honda.It tows so easily and effortlessly on all sorts of roads and with the rear view camera, hitching up is a doddle and causes less arguments with the wife.Would I recommend this car as a tow vehicle......MOST DEFINITELY.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-DTEC and LunarReassuringly safe feeling towing our Lunar Quasar 525. Never feels underpowered. Set cruise control to 57mph in 5th gear on motorways and it feels like it would go all day long. Only disappointment is that mpg on long journeys drops from 46ish down to 28ish while towing.
Honda CR-V 2.0 16v and AvondaleI have towed several caravans with my 1999 Honda 2.0 ltr Petrol Manual CRV all without problems. This model has the 150 bhp engine and is lower geared than most modern cars giving an easy unstressed feel. The CRV has proved 100% reliable requiring only routine service and two tyres in 7 years of ownership. Like all towing if you load the vehicle correctly and stay well within the 85% recommended limit the CRV will prove an efficient and easy to live with car both solo and when towing. I am now looking for an updated vehicle and a later model CRV is top of the list, possibly a Petrol / Auto.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-DTEC and Swifthonda dtec 2.2 swift chalenger 2 of us full loaded over brecons no problems from shetland good mpg dont use gear stick to often happy hols cheers dav/janette
Honda CR-V 1.6i-DTEC 4WD and Baileytowed bailey 450/5 recently, car was a month old, what a dream on towing nearly one hundred miles, I know only a short journey, mostly motorway, but fantastic fuel economy, did not even feel caravan towed as so smooth on acceleration and cruising.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-DTEC and BaileyTowed bailey 450/5 with new Honda CRV 1.6dtec 4x4, oh my life, absolutely fantastic, did not even realise caravan was there, fuel economy, better than mk 4 2.2 dtec, previously owned. now on fourth CRV, but also fourth caravan, wait out for reports on bailey orion 530/6 with new 1.6 dtec 4x4. would recommend Honda crv mk 2,3 and 4 (2.2 & 1.6 4x4 dtec) both cdti engine and dtec for towing. so far to be honest mk 2 2.2 cdti was the best CRV of all, maybe not for fuel economy, but for reliability, especially when towing.
Honda CR-V 2.0i aut. and EribaIve converted my Honda CR-V to LPG. This means when towing I put in 46-48 lts. at 56 pence and will do 180-190 miles towing Eriba 420T full awning. Up hills i switch to petrol but still huffs and puffs, but gets you there. Tows beautifully, of course as Eriba same width as car so straight forward
Honda CR-V 2.0i and LunarTows well enough for a petrol car but you need to work the box on hills and may need to change down to 5th on motorway inclined. I am not a slow tower so fuel consumption @22mpg is expected which however is only 3mpg less than my turbo diesel Ssanyong Kyron towed at You can use 6th ok with cruise on mways (also with climate control on ) The double decker boot is useful and its extremely comfortable to drive
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and SwiftThis is my second Honda diesel and towing this Conqueror is a delight - a perfect match. The car handles well and if you keep below 56mph you can get 30-35 mpg whilst towing (I normally return 48-52mpg solo - also on my previous Mk2). Above 56 mph you it starts to get thirsty. I tour the continent every June and once on the motorway leave it to the cruise control.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-DTEC and BaileyAs a new comer I wasn't sure what to purchase so looked at the heaviest car with the best tow capacity and the most comfort as a day car. The research paid off. Its a fantastic car, pulling a large Bailey Burgundy with ease. 5/5
Honda CR-V 2.0i aut. and BaileyMy Honda CR-V 2.0 auto 2006 tows my ranger gt60 520/4 really well sitting at 55mph and returned 21 mpg on our last 200 mile run. Only thing to watch for is the stabiliser hitch handle is very close to the spare wheel cover so extra care needed when coupling up. Use the D3 (OD) button when extra power needed rather then using the kick down on the autobox.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and SwiftThis is a truly superb towcar. It's so under rated. I would highly recommend it
Honda CR-V 2.2i-DTEC and EribaGreat car solo and a great combo with my Eriba Troll.
Very comfortable and lots of space....
Plenty of power provides effortless towing and very stable...
No problems towing in hilly terrain...
I certainly can recommend ......
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and Lunarvery pleased with performance of crv and caravan, went on holiday from Hampshire to Scotland, sat at 60 in cruise control on motorway and averaged 33 mpg except for very steep inclines kept crv in cruise
Honda CR-V 2.2i-DTEC and Baileyupgraded crv mk III to mk IV, towing orion 450 5. new model is absolute dream to tow with, better than previous.MPG was 2.3 less than normal driving @ 43. stuck with honda crv for towing would rate mk II,II and IV diesel, new dtec is a dream driving, towing, carrying and fuel economy is superb.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-DTEC and SwiftHave just completed a nightmare journey with the 2012 CR-V 2.2 DTEC towing a Swift Conquerer 530.
Horrendous traffic volumes on bank holiday Friday caused long queues in very hilly terrain. Having been driving for six hours from Cornwall the clutch started to judder and I was concerned we would reach Cambridge. My concern was upheld when we the car came to a halt with vicious clutch judder.
The car has only completed 32,000 miles so any clutch repairs should be covered by warranty as the car / caravan combination are perfect and not overloaded.
I am interested to know if anybody else has experienced this problem as it may highlight that materials used in the manufacture of clutch plates are not what they used to be.
I have been towing caravan for thirty-five years, thirty-one with Volvos, and have never experienced this before.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and BaileyI have had this car for 5 years and towed caravans from the outset. This van is the heaviest I have towed. The car does cope very well with it, however the MPG is effected. It returns around 24mpg with this van apposed to 27mpg with the lighter van. I thought about upgrading to the newer model but cannot see an overall benefit. The car returns 43mpg solo and is a pleasure to drive. Very little mechanical issues over my period of ownership, however it needed a new clutch this year. This was fitted by Honda and wasn't overly expensive. Overall a fantastic car which performs well all the time.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-DTEC and LunarFantastic combination. The CRV tows effortlessly hardly ever need to change gear. Towed full caravan with car full over the Alps Brenner Pass this year with ease. Very stable combination.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and BaileyGot CRV mk III, to replace CRV mk II, as more pulling capability, could not say anything wrong about mk II, just mk III has more pulling power. Did tow elddis odyssey 505, managed absolutely fine. Bought new Bailey Orion 450-5(1287). tows a dream, acceleration is fabulous, mpg is reduced to when not towing, but depends how you drive as to what you average. Is lovely to drive, and reverse. a brilliant match
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and BaileyHaving started with a 2.5 petrol Grand Vitara (100% weight match) what a difference the CRV is. No more wallowing, no more constant correcting the steering, towing is so much easier not only due to the better weight match but everything from the suspension to the flexibility of the engine makes towing a far more pleasurable experience. Mid 20's to the gallon is easier on the wallet as well (12 mpg in the Grand Vitara).
Honda CR-V 2.0 16v and ElddisI am towing a Magnum GT 574.I am new to towing and on paper I am running at 95%.However I have a portable platform weight measurement device and load the van to 1400 kgs max is 1450kgs thus my weight ratio is 88%.There are 2 of us in the car and I load this with all heavy weights inside the wheelbase and only light weights behind the rear axle.Thus I consider my car kerbweight is in excess of the maufacturers quoted figure. I travel with a noseweight of 67 kgs The unit tows like a dream at 60mph in all conditions with no stability issues.I think the BPW chassis is superb.
Honda CR-V 2.0i and SpriteI have a Honda crv 111 and I tow a sprite finesse
no problems towing on motorways or by roads very happy with both
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and SpriteThis is my second CRV the first was a petrol manual 5 speed I had this when I first purchased my Sprite buying the diesel 2.2 made all the difference the power is fantastic and as I am an all weather caravaner the 2.2 pull us out of the worst mud and slush situations, I took the caravans spare wheel out of the front locker and I carry it in the boot space of the CRV where a second spare wheel can be carried this lightens the nose weight on the ball hitch. My combination of car and caravan works great it’s no slouch I do get a move on and find myself having to lift the right foot at times as it is easy to find myself creeping up to 70 mph. The CRV gives great mph and can be bought at a sensible price. I can imagine there maybe problems for some caravan hitches due to the spare wheel protruding on the CRVs rear door, I had no problem just have to be a little careful, I have now fitted a motor mover and wow it’s so easy to hitch up the caravan.
Honda CR-V 2.0i aut. and SwiftHave been towing for over 12 months with honda crv and cannot fault it in any way ,have not had any stability problems in fact it is very stable in every way.and does not struggle power wise at any time.
Honda CR-V 2.0 16v and LunarI have towed my Lunar extensively throughout Europe and my 53 plate SE Sport CRV has had more than enough power to manage any terrain that I have encountered. OK it's a little thirsty when towing but not as bad as the Honda Accord I had previously 16mpg ouch! I'll be keeping my CRV for many more European treks with the caravan .
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and BaileyWe bought this Honda CR-V in January to replace my ex company car - Insignia 2l diesel ecoflex (which we got 32mpg when towing this unit). To say that we were devastated to find that we can only managed 22/23mpg when towing is an understatement!!! It is manual and struggles to go up even the slightest gradient without having to change down to 4th gear - cruise control and 6th gear seems an impossible feat at any time!! The previous owner I now find out had similar problems and nothing seems to have been done and the dealer and Honda - although an approved car - will do nothing - the worst choice I have ever made in a car. I never thought that I would ever look forward to driving that Insignia again but - bring it on - is all I can say having driven this disaster of a Honda. By the way - 36mpg when solo so I got it chipped - now getting 44-50mpg solo - 22/23 towing!!! Be carefull who you buy from!!!
Honda CR-V 2.2i-DTEC and Eribawe have towed about 3500miles over the past three years, mainly in Scotland, the unit has peformed well with a fuel consuption of 36mpg
Honda CR-V 2.2i-DTEC and LunarGreat tow car with outfit, more than enough power and very stable. Just completed 800 miles of mix motorways and A roads and returned 27 MPG. Running solo I get 37 MPG.
Honda CR-V 2.0i 4WD aut. and EribaHave towed through Germany and Czech republic, around Holland and twice to South of France.
Allowing for 80kph towing limit throughout most of Europe, outfit tows comfortably, and in accordance with detail above. Very comparable in performance with previous X-trail auto, even to need for low gear and restricted speed on severe mountain gradients.
Useful feature on auto is button to restrict to three lower gears. Does about 23/24 mpg towing. Trailer stability electronics a standard feature on the CR-V, but never conscious of it being needed. Dipped headlights still a bit high when towing even on lowest setting.
Honda CR-V 2.0 16v and BaileyI've just been to Whitby and back and I've tried using premium petrol. Well I can't really tell if it makes a difference. However for motorways journeys it may do but I'm not sure as I tried it with 99 ron and 95 ron and it seemed fine with either. What I've found though is that if I keep the revs up between 3000 and 4000 she pulls brilliantly. No issues at all. This gives me a steady 55 to 60+. Goes up 17% hills no trouble. No it won't pull steadily at 70 like a diesel but I don't want to. 55 to 65 is plenty. As for mpg it's between 20 and 23. I think the difference is probably head wind!
So nowI use the gears properly and anticipate the inclines I'm very happy and would recommend the CRV, especially as modern diesels seem rather a concern mechanically/financially.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and BaileySummary. Stay very aware of revs.
The Gear ratios (I presume) are the major weakness of this vehicle. 6th gear is just an "overdrive", therefore do not expect to be able to climb any sort of gradient with this vehicle in 6th. 5th and 4th are available for most other scenario and I have only really had to resort to 3rd for A361 Link road (Barnstaple - Tiverton). Keep the revs above 2000 RPM and life will be eaasier. The quietness of the whole unit though can lead to strain. I took this vehicle for a test run prior to my annual South of France Migration and the A361 revealed a serious slip of clutch in 4, 5 and 6th gear. This was unsettling and I decided to replace the clutch.
After that the machine did the run to France very well.
If speed is confined to 50-55 then a 26MPG is possible, but progression will be limited.
If you plant the right foot and use the gears 20-24MPG will be the normal on the roads from Calais to Nice. Discoveries and other true "Tow vehicles" will go past you on hills, but this vehicle is stable. That was my reason for the purchase of the vehicle. I wanted a cheap reliable machine that could complement my Audi (200,000 + on clock). The CRV is so heavy it gives a sense of security whilst overtaking or in cross winds. Ground clearance is reasonable (Don`t forget fuel tank is lower), which was a bonus when sleeping policeman and "manholes" are used in campsites.
Remove the Wheel cover prior to hitching up, and that resolves hitch issues. Be aware (as with all these comments it may be my own vehicle). When planting right foot and powering out of round about or tolls that the car can pull to the left as slippage occurs and 4 wheel drive cuts in. Overall a solid but boring car, that is always in need of attention and many gear changes if you let the RPM drop.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-DTEC aut. and AdriaA smooth drive pulling an Adria 532 UP, but is a bit of a struggle starting off and battling up hill, especially in Cornwall. Deisel consumption is quite high for this vehicle.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and BaileyHave just returned from 3 weeks in germany and France covering some 2500 miles. Car towed very well mostly in 6th gear, only dropping down to 5th in areas like the Ardenne. Average overall 33.5.MPG Towing 28.5. Solo 45 Only down side is the speed restriction in France because of the Gross Train Weight
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and BaileyOur CRV is a 2008 MK4 and on a recent trip to the South of France only managed 21mpg,using both computer and brim to brim, travelling at a steady 55mph.
My passat gave better consumption.....CRV is a thirsty vehicle !!!!!
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and AdriaDrives like a dream, Honda is my car and I now tow instead of hubby. Get decent mileage, approx 28mpg and I have added lots of kit like motor mover, heavy battery, oven etc. really pleased with Honda towing, never feels heavy even fully loaded
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and BaileyThe caravan and car are a good match. The car is strong enough to pull. Never get to 6th gear, like to drive at 58mph in 5th. Can't get more than about 29mpg. Car seems stable. I towed a lighter caravan with this car and only noticed a slightly easier ride. Very pleased.
Honda CR-V 2.0 16v and BaileyHaving now spoken to several mechanics the view is modern deisels are excellent up to 7 years old or 100k but they really expensive to run as everything starts needing replacement at £500-1000 a part!..I'm sticking with my Honda.
Honda CR-V 2.0 16v and BaileyJust been talking to a LandRover independant and he advised against Freelander 1 TD4 as although engine good the gearbox isn't and therefore running/maintenance costs would be very high. Looks like a Nissan then or just accept need to change gear a lot on motorways!
Honda CR-V 2.0 16v and BaileyAgree with everything I've read. A wonderful solo car and ok towing but you need to constantly change down to maintain speeds on motorway inclines as torque max is really higher than you like to rev. Towed much lighter Super Sprite 500/6 across France 3 years ago and found same loss of momentum on inclines. If you hardly ever tow or tow short distances or at low speed fine. If you want a long legged towing car, Fuel consumption solo about 30 mpg. Towing 19 to 23 mpg. I'd look for a deisel with low down torque. I'm looking to change to a Freelander TD4.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-DTEC and LunarLove the car both solo and towing. Excellent for getting in and out of as we are both getting on a bit now. The drive is excellent, plenty of power, good economy, and extremely comfortable. Tows our Lunar very well without any signs of struggling. Would recommend it anytime.
Honda CR-V 2.0 16v and Avondaletows well but need to use gear box good on fuel for a 4x4 engine also 150 bhp makes a difference
Honda CR-V 2.2i-DTEC and BaileyDriving the 10 plate i-DTec CRV, tows really well, feels stable on the road. Sometimes I forgot we were towing. However a bit disappointed with the torque @ 55-60 MPH. the car constantly asked me to drop down a gear. Returned 24 MPG over 500 miles.
Great car on its own although a bit plastic inside, other than that cant fault the car.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and BaileyCannot fault this motor at towing. Replaced a Volvo V70 petrol with this and i like it better. Lively when needed, gives more confidence than a car/estate as you are positioned higher up. Not as much rear overhang so not as much see-sawing (we always have the correct noseweight but you notice it more in the volvo). Spare wheel on tailgate therefore easy to change! Your gears are there to use so use them to maintain your speed when climbing hills with a caravan on the back! 6th gear used constantly on motorways where possible when towing. Very economical-27/30 towing and upto 46 solo at motorway limits. Roomy, comfortable and quiet. Would have another.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and CoachmanHave had Honda 2.2 CDTi for nearly 2 years now. What a terrific engine, never really labours pulling the Coachman Amara 535/4. Fuel is mid 40's solo (mid 50's if really trying!) and about 28mpg towing. Only downer is storage space for bits in the drivers cabin. The boot is fantastic as is the reliability.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and SterlingBought this car to replace a vectra estate (150bhp),I find the Honda a lot easier to get in and out of having a higher seating position.It pulled the sterling jewel without any effort at all and I found it to be a very stable combination,although it did drink more diesel than the vectra as one would expect,over all a great towing car
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and Standaard CaravanWe towed our Sterling Eccles Ruby to Avignon in the south of france with our 2010 Honda crv a round trip of 2500 miles 25 miles to the gallon brilliant tow car
Honda CR-V 2.0i aut. and SwiftMy CR-V is a 2008 Automatic towing a 2010 Swift Challenger 480. A very stable combination, easy to tow in automatic with a very flexible engine. It always feels comfortable to tow. it will puff a little over long steep hills, but still keeps going. Being a petrol Auto fuel consumption is not wonderfull at about 20-22 mpg, but as I do not do the mileage when not towing, a diesel is not worth considering. Its been a Pleasure to drive this combination.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and SterlingHaving owned the CRV for just short of a year I have covered to date 11,000 miles, of which 5,000 have been with Sterling Caravan on tow. I have to say I am highly delighted with the cars handling, performance and fuel consumption both towing and solo, I would go as far to say that this car is the most understated car I have owned, it’s brilliant! … the caravans not bad too, great match, just covered 2,500 miles through France, found cruising in 5th gear more economical than in 6th gear, very relaxing driving, aren’t wait for next trip. Well done Honda!
Honda CR-V 2.0i and AceExcellent towing match, masses of power for any of the hills. Fuel solo 37mpg, and towing (staying with lorries at their 55mph) 23mpg. But if you boost along at 60mph the fuel is down to 19mpg. Lovely car, and so easy and comfortable to drive.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and CoachmanWe recently purchased a new Coachman 545/4 and have been away touring during April using the Honda CR-V III - 2.2i-CTDi as a tow car.
I must say before we took delivery of the Coachman I was a little concerned that the Car would struggle with what is quite a heavy caravan. Therefore, I took the decision to have AL-KO ATC fitted to the caravan and calculated the best way to load the outfit. I decided to load the car with heavy items such as the Awning etc to make sure the caravans laden weight was kept down and the cars weight was maximised.
Anyway, after over 800 miles of towing I can confidently say that the Honda CR-V & Coachman 545/4 combination did not give any problems. On level ground we were able to cruise comfortably in 6th gear at about 60mph. Small inclines were no problem but some steeper hills in Dorset, Devon & Cornwall required a gear change or two to maintain speed.
My initial apprehension was proved to be ill founded and the Car was perfectly capable of towing this heavy caravan safely without problems and returning 25-30 mpg depending on road conditions.... Solo I average 39mpg.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and BaileyI have just completed 4,000 miles towing from Scotland to Spain and then on to Portugal and the CRV coped very well even on the steep motorway inclines in central Spain only dropping to 50mph at one point , I must add that I had two bikes on the roof as well and the van has been upgraded to 1500kg MPTLM and it still returned 23-24 mpg towing on average
Honda CR-V 2.0i and Standaard CaravanI have a Honda CRV 2.0i and an Abbey aventura 320L. The combination is very stable but very slow. Flat out on the M5 at 50mph with occaisional bursts of up to 55mph, can't pull 6th gear as the vehicle just slows down. on a slope of about 10% I tried a hill start which resulted 5 attempts later with it rolling back down the hill with clutch slip. I, personally would not recommend this car if your caravan is over about 1000kgs regardless of what you are told. I phoned the dealer who suggested that it would be ok to travel in 3rd gear and keep the revs up!!
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and BaileyI had this car before upgrading my "mobile executive suite" and thought it would be ideal to tow my new bailey S7 pageant burgandy. Although on motorway it tugs along nicely i feel it dies at any hill it sees.on windy roads it works fine but the whole outfit feels a bit underpowered and im up and down gears all the time.Ive seen me in second to climb a hill on an A road.thought about going back to audi but kerbweight not heavy enough unless i go quattro. suppose ill have to keep the old bus as she returns 28-30 and 41 solo.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and AdriaOur CR-V is a 2005 diesel. It towed brilliantly until just a couple of miles before the St Gotthard tunnel in Switzerland, where the temperature gauge suddenly went sky high followed by a very dramatic loss of power. We took the car to a Honda dealer in Switzerland who were unable to find a fault with the car so we continued our journey. The next day we encountered the same fault in Italy whilst crossing the Appenine mountains. On our return journey we encountered the same problem at the same stages of the journey. Honda UK have no idea what caused the fault.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and BaileyI bought this vehicle specifically to pull this caravan, and it does it with ease. We have only towed this caravan twice so far but you would not think there was anything on behind. You are unlikely to use 6th gear if you stick to the speed limits and off of the motorway you will find yourself going through the gears a fair bit. Overall it is a fantastic towcar and a brilliant caravan!
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and BaileyFirstly great site and great information. Now my beautifully matched Honda and Bailey Senator Oklahoma what an effortless pairing and the feeling of stability and comfort of ride while towing stick to the 60mph (54/55 if you realy want some great fuel economy ) and you will be amazed love the atc on the Honda and auto selection of 4 whel drive, rally up to 20 plus times a year great off road on the muddy fields as well could go on forever but all round very very happy
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and KnausExcellent towcar. At 90Km/h in 6th gear with cruise control no problem, even crossing Brenner highway, dowh in 5th gear and go beyond.
TSA and ATC works very well together for stability.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and SterlingI have a question to all CRV diesel owners who tow a caravan? I have a new CRV 2.2 T.D.I ex. I intend to tow a Sterling Europa Lux 495, well within the 85% guidelines, but wish to use my cruise control facility, but can’t get my head round the fact that the car’s revs and mph stay the same even on slight gradients‘, is this harming the engine? Thanks John T.
Honda CR-V 2.0 16v and CaravanHaving changed from a Mitsibushi Galant 2ltr Diesel to the Honda crv 2ltr (2002) petrol, I find the honda very thirsty when towing and a lot more gear changing needed very stable though on motorways... recap...lovely to drive solo... not great for towing.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and Coachmanthe problem when you are having on the reversing if it is up hill the brake is pushing on to the tow bar and applying the brakes on the set up on your caravan needs to be set up ie check with a caravan serv it will heat up the clutch you try pushing 1.5 tons up a hill with the brakes been on
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and Standaard CaravanTook delivery of my new CR-V 2.2-CTDi on 1st March 09, have towed my also new Coachman Laser 650/4 a number of times this year and I can safely say that I am delighted with the whole set up. I carry as much kit in the car as is possible to keep the weight ratio to an acceptable level. Would like now to add some nice chrome extras to my Honda as soon as I can find the time to do so.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and Baileywe are thinking of buying the new bailey senator wyoming this year my partner has towed a new model from chichester caravans around bromsgrove town and on the bypass he said it tows better than our senator virginia which is single axle the wyoming is a twin axle we have spoken to the caravan club who have said its not against the british law to tow it , but advise not to has anyone got any advise for us on this weight towing with honda crv rx diesel 2009 version curb weight 1699 kgs 2000 kgs towing weight train weight 4160 please.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and Baileywe are thinking of buying the new bailey senator wyoming this year my partner has towed a new model from chichester caravans around bromsgrove town and on the bypass he said it tows better than our senator virginia which is single axle the wyoming is a twin axle we have spoken to the caravan club who have said its not against the british law to tow it , but advise not to has anyone got any advise for us on this weight towing with honda crv rx diesel 2009 version curb weight 1699 kgs 2000 kgs towing weight train weight 4160 please.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and BaileyThe Honda CRV 2.2 CTDI with the Bailey Limousin performed very well on it's first two trips. Plenty of power, but likes 5th gear better than 6th. Pulls away well on inclines and the VSA and trailer stablisation work well together. Would not pull anything heavier as at 92% feel it's quite enough, always ballast the SUV with table, chairs and/or awning. Set-up this way with two adults outfit feels stable & capable. Fuel wise towing 26 - 28mpg, solo on a run 44mpg but do not believe the computer, brim to brim is more acurate.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and AbbeyI tow an Abbey Vogue 2 495 which has same weight as the 540. Cannot fault the tug in any way. I get 29-32 mpg towing and as much as 52 mpg solo. Superb comfort, quiet and unfussed whether pushing along on a motorway or pottering around country lanes. Simply a very able car in all respects.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and Baileyhonda crv ex towing a bailey senator virginia on the motorway at 60 mph 35.1 in sixth gear solo on the motorway at 70mph with four people and luggage 49.1 this car as only done 2,459 miles since new this march
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and BaileyTowing on the motorway at 60 in sixth gear 35 to a gallon solo 49.3 on motorway with four people and luggage at 70 mph
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and CoachmanHAVE NO PROBLEMS WITH THIS MATCH 6TH GEAR CAN BE A BIT OFF AT THIS SPEED
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and BaileyHad this car since March so still running in really but have towed from Cheshire up to Scotland and have nothing but praise. Best towcar I have had in 30 years. Keeping below 60 on motorway returned 32mpg and poodling about in rural Scotland was returning over 50. General local shopping type trips gets just under 40. No trouble towing on motorway in 6th gear. Very little lateral movement even when windy. Very comfortable seats even with my bad back. Cant think of anything to criticise.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and BaileyGreat car,on a recent trip to Cornwall fully laden,we averaged between 27mpg and 31mpg.Plenty of power,only done 3000miles with my Honda,and it will only get better once the motor has "loosened". Highly recommended.
Honda CR-V 2.0i aut. and BaileyI may be wrong, but I thought the automatic crv could not tow as much weight as the manual???? it may be worth checking
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and AbbeyJust returned from touring Spain and France for 10 weeks with CRV111 57reg. 2.2CDti and Abbey caravan, covering over 3500 miles.
Tows brilliantly. It certainly makes a refreshing change to my previously owned LRover freelander, to be able to accelerate up hill with ease. Pulls on motorway slopes in 5th/6th gears with ease.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and BaileyBought the CRV in January 2009 with 14000 on the clock to replace my 2ltr diesel Mondeo zetec s.. I have done 2 trips 600 mile and 700 mile. average fuel consumption was 27mpg on both occasions with the van on. Pottering around solo keeping it under 2000rpm gets me 50 th the gallon. Very capable towing, the van is a lot more stable than the mondeo was, but down on power. That said the mondeo was more expensive to run both in tax and fuel, and there has been only 1 time when I missed the accelaration of the mondeo. Cabin comfort is excellent and the load space swallows two push bikes (one a folder) and everything else. Should you buy one with a towbar already on check its capacity as some are only rated at 60 kilo nose weight. I changed mine for a detachable 100kg unit. Saves the shins when using the tailgate. Hitching can be a bit awkward if you have an Alko hitch type damper. There is a very expensive handle conversion available but just slipping the wheel cover of the spare wheel is cheeper, Dfeinately a recomended tow vehicle. The new mk 3 has better weights for the the larger vans. But the mk2 copes with everything up to twin axle 6 metre outfits. Its also the quitest and smoothest diesel I have ever driven.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and AdriaWow what a difference from my old Seat Toledo or 3 series touring. Comfortable towing with excellent stability even when windy. most of the time I hardly know it is there. As with a couple of other respondees the only issue I have had is a slightly warm clutch when doing longer reversing stints. However I have had exactly the same issue with the above mentioned cars and the Seat used to slip it's clutch for a couple of days after so no worries with the Honda. Also the vehicle itself is extremely comfortable, felxible, quite and spacious. The Mk2 2.2 cdti returns 40mpg solo and 28-30 mpg towing. One down side the stereo in the sports model is rubbish !
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and SpriteVery Stable tow car for my sprite quattro twin axle,average 26-29 mpg whilst towing as opposed to 39-41 when not!Would thoroughly recommend both, the trailer stability assist in the Honda crv certainly helps the towing at speed, effortless to reach 60mph and hold between 5th-6th gear
Honda CR-V 2.0 16v aut. and ElddisA good tow car ,towing a Elddis Crusader Hurricane [1350Kg] loaded,always stable and good controle,gradients have the auto box ,to search more and is noted fuel slumt to 23 mpg,against the 30 solo
good on country roads as well as hi way,honda coped well
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and BaileyThe Honda has been a great car, it tows my Bailey easily. We have been to Scotland, Wales and Cornwall and I cant fault it. When towiing I get around 22-23 mpg and 45 mpg when not towing, this car only kicks into 4WD when the front wheels spin which really helps with mpg.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and BaileyTows very well but wouldn 't recommend much heavier van. Car 15 months old and done 52000 but needed new clutch at 40000 whilst towing van . Avg 22miles to gallon on motorway at 60mph
Honda CR-V 2.0 16v and ElddisThis outfit i have works really well but then again i am stil a novice .
Honda CR-V 2.0 16v and BaileyOverall a good tow car. Easy to tow (the wife even spells me on long journeys!). No problem getting up to 60mph and maintaining it. ok, you do have to drop down the gears if on a steep incline but if you change gear BEFORE you lose your revs then it is not a problem. I would estimate that top gear is in use over 90% of the time on motorways. It is very stable even when being overtaken by high sided vehicles in windy conditions. MPG does suffer when towing but I find this varies alot depending on the terrain and head wind. Also brilliant on boggy sites as the four wheel drive kicks in to get you off your pitch. Word of warning, always measure the nose weight and keep around the 65 kg mark. Apart from that Honda, quality is well documented and I have had not one problem with the car since buying it in 2002 (six and a half years ago). The van isn't bad either!
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and FendtExcelente el comportamiento del conjunto
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and BaileyOn the flat and in non wind conditions we haev no problem. Getting av 28mpg. On a slight gradient or in a slight headwind, then be prepared to get up and down the gearbos. The CRV really struggles for a 2.2engine. Its simply aweful. Previous train unit was Skoda Superb - and it was Superb !. I have towed with the CRV / Bordeaux for the last 3years - 2 trips to France and one to French /Spanish border. Another point is hitching up - very difficult in the CRV. I fitted a power mover to the van to aid me. CRV clutch is not up to the job either .. reversing or pullng off ion an inclide leads to a very hot clutchplate.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and AbbeyCaravan pushed a little in the beging,but after i had put helper springs on the honda it runs like a dream.Went to Norfolk,964 miles round trip pulling van and days out,averaged 36mpg,well pleased
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and BaileyExcellent towing car, would not think you were towing the Ranger.Had the car 15 months done 24000 miles get 45 to the gal solo, 36 towing, well pleased with both car and van would recommend both.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and Baileywe have had the honda cr-v 2.2-ctdi for 18 months now had no probs up to now done 10500 miles.we get 30.9 to the gal towing and 49 solo, it is one of the best diesel we have towed with.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and BaileyA very well built,reliable and capable machine. Got an average of 30mpg pulling the van on a mix of roads between 50-55 mph. Will pull all day in top gear on motorways and is so quiet you would not know it was a diesel.Bags of room inside especially with seats folded down,the only niggle is the lack of legroom in the driving position with the seat pushed fully back. (I beleive Honda have fixed this in the new model,cant wait to try it). Highly recommended.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and CoachmanWith our Coachman 380 with uprate plate too 1300kg it tows very well no issues what so ever, recommend shocks, fantastic stability, 35mpg but do tend to press on.
Honda CR-V 2.0i and SwiftOne little bit of advice, if you read your owners manual for a petrol crv, it list 95 octane fuel, when towing i use premium unleaded and it makes a lot of difference.
I hope this is of some help.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and SwiftTowing a Swift Charisma 620 T/A at 1640kilos will hold 60mph in 6th gear on all but steepest hills eg Shap when 5th will pull to 60 and beyond. Average when towing in UK 23mpg rising to 31 mpg in Holland.Hitching up with rear view camera excellant to use an old statement with cruise control on at @65mph in 6th gear you can forget the caravan is there.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and BaileyMy Honda CRV 2.2i-CTDi pulls my Bailey Senator Vermont like a dream. Just returned from 3 weeks in Germany covering 2000 miles, mostly with the van on the back and returned an overall average of 31.04 mpg.
Honda CR-V 2.0i and SpriteOverall I am happy with the Honda as a tow vehicle,now that I have fitted rubber spring assisters. I have seen comments from people who tow a heavier van who say they are not happy,I am not surprised! The engine is adequate,although it has to be revved for power. There are better tow cars I am sure. My advice,dont get a heavy van if you have a Honda CRV II.
Honda CR-V 2.0 16v aut. and SterlingA good combo - travelled more than 4000 miles this year as a train. Only noticable problems are an average mpg of 22 against 28 without caravan and also small motorway gradients cause vehicle to drop to 3rd gear and 5,500 rpm. But always stable and controlable. Honda is a fantastic tow car at this weight. In a recent trip we encountered high winds and again coped well except reduced fuel below 20 mpg.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and BaileyWith our Ranger you almost forget it is on the back, the new CR-V is a great tug. Hoping to get 30+ mpg driving to Spain this summer.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and BaileyThe Honda is quite a good all rounder from towing to solo, try not to change down too much going up the hills as the revs tend to be lost very quickly. (change down just as you enter the climb of the hill) keep your speed between 50 -55 Mph on windy days of 15 Mph + (Car & Caravan speed at 60 Mph tends to wag slightly but ATC on caravan brings this into line.(23 MPG Average)
Honda CR-V 2.0 16v and HobbyFantastic. Just drove for 6 hours with it trundling along behind me. Very easy to tow. Very stable. Had to bring myself back from over 70 mph a few times. Motorways 5th gear 80% of the time moving to 4th for good power uphills....what amazed me was the amount of cars that wern't towing anything clogging up the inside lane at 50mph. Must be infuriating for the Lorry drivers.
Honda CR-V 2.0i and AbbeyI am new to towing and have now completed about 600 miles with this combination.
The outfit is very stable in 23mph winds with the AKS on the van and TSC on the Honda I felt very confident. Pulling away is excellent with lots of power with VTEC. I used 5th gear on twisty roads with ease, but 6th would be pushing it.
As it is unleaded the computer displayed 25mpg (35,pg solo) which I know isn't as good as diesel even with the price difference in the fuel.
Overall I am very happy with the outfit, but would not go any heavier until I am much more experienced.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and Kabemagneetti honda cr-v towing first time to vekend, i am tow in 5th gear an 10L / 100KM ~90km/h its very good comfort to me.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and SwiftI think my Swift 560 (single axle fixed-bed) is just at the limits of what my 2006 CRV 2.2CTDi) can tow comfortably. Nevertheless it's impressed me no end with both performance and economy. It handles the weight and size without embarassment and is stable even at French motorway speeds of 110Km/hr. Fuel economy is bound to be down with this weight if you push it over 70 but even then I get 24mpg - and over 40mpg solo! I have added a tune-up module to get a slight increase in power and find this has helped. My only criticism is that the outfit doesn't like reversing on inclines and easily starts to burn the clutch if you are not careful - but to be honest I had this problem with my older Pajero and that was a very thirsty beast! Get a motor mover if you can afford it - it will be cheaper than putting in a new clutch more frequently.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and FleetwoodMPG towing 1450kg = 30mpg. Pulls up motorway incline in 6th, never been stuck in a field due to automatic 4WD AND only £180 for road tax - less emmisions than some Minis!!
Huge interior, comfortable and quiet - best SUV by far.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and SwiftHi i have just got a 2006 2.2itdi and towed my swift charisma 565 for the first time, i cant belive how easy it was 60mph on motorway with cruise control on, almost forgot caravan was on, on twist moutain road it just cruised and made the hill climb look like a flat road. overall vey very good tow car and i got alomost 30mpg to top it.
Honda CR-V 2.0 16v and BaileyI found this combination quite good. I picked my caravan up from East Yorkshire and drove to South Wales and found the vehicle quit responsive overtaking & up hill. You did need to accelerate at the bottom of hills to get your speed up, MPG was very poor, on Average about 23 to the Gallon. Thinking of having it converted to LPG. For the amount of Towing we all do i would recommend it. If you do alot of Towing get a large 4x4 like a Discovery or Kia Sorento.
Honda CR-V 2.0i aut. and Eriba2007 euro summer touring season, 5,276 km mixed driving, motorway N road and mountain roads. Auto performed well, easy performance on motorways and N roads with Eriba 420. Mountain roads Alt > 1,000m and gradients av. 12% lot of shunting through the box for correct gear, o/d off not much difference. Recorded fuel consumption: not towing, as per book 10.3 km/lt. Towing performance 60% motorway, 15% N roads, remainder mixed driving at altitude, o/a: 7.3 km/lt
Overall very satisfied, can easily tolerate gear shunting on mountain roads. Would recommend auto for anybody doing long distance touring and "tugging", dissapointing low volume fuel tank, restricted range.
Honda CR-V 2.0 16v and BaileyVery disappointed. On paper the CRV should be a good match to the Bailey Ranger 460/4 but in reality the slightest gradient, even on motorways at cruising speed, has you working your way down the gearbox. Just made the job of towing hard work overall. No option other than to change vehicles, not as roomy but the Volvo S60 D5 auto is a fantastic tow car capable of +30 mpg when towing.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and CompassGreat car solo, great tow car too. After 3000 miles it is giving 44mpg+ if driven carefully, and over 33mpg when towing. Plenty of room in car, comfortable. Happy to tow in 6th gear all day on motorway.
Honda CR-V 2.0i aut. and LunarI towed my Lunar Clubman 530L to Cornwall last year and i must say I found it a bit of a struggle. Difficult to find a happy criusing speed to keep the automatic box from changing up and down. Seemed to cope well on hills, if a bit racey. Better with the overdrive off. Far too jiucy for my liking though. Shame, because both the car and the caravan are great, but not together!
Honda CR-V 2.0i aut. and KipHonda CR-V 2006 towing a KIP Kompakt 37 EK is a wounderful kombination!
Very easy to handle due to the low weight of the KIP Kompakt and the same body width of the car and the caravan. No extra outside rear mirror needed.
The KIP Kompakt follow very gentle after the car and is nearly not noticed neither in town city traffic or smaller and curved roads out in the countryside or windy conditions. Even some hilly roads is easily drived by the Honda CR-V / KIP Kompakt combination, due to the low weight of the caravan.
I just love this combination!
And the KIP Kompakt 37 EK is also very nice to live in with its complete kitchen, refrigerator, toilet and sofas / table / bed functionality combined with central air heater for tempering the inside.
I can just recommend this combination for an easy and joyful caravaning!
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and DethleffsI must admit, the first time I towed with the new Honda I was very surprised as to how much performace I still had even with 3 children and all the kit we travel with. Its as if its not there. Thank you to Honda for making a beautiful tow vehicle.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and CaravanHi I have an Argente 550-4 and have no problem with my CRV 2.2 diesel very stable and surefooted on sites using the cruise control makes for very relaxwd towing
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and BaileyExcellent performance from this fantastic towcar. 30 mpg towing 1300kg easily possible. Comfortable and quiet at all speeds.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and BaileyHi we have a Honda CRV and it has no problems pulling a loaded Bailey Ranger 550/6 - six gear on Motorways is fine pently of pull in third for uphill overtaking.. Hats off to Honda for this car - the room is inside is very good, the engine is good - 27-29 mpg whilst towing and 38-41 when solo.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and EribaHaving a new Triton and a new Honda CR-V ICDTI, Consumption figures are:-
No Van 35-42 MPG
With Van 28-30 MPG
This is acceptable. I do not know that I have a van on the back of the car.
Full marks to HONDA
Honda CR-V 2.0 16v and BaileyOverall I am disappointed. Modest inclines bring me down the gears and hill starts are a real worry especially if the road surface is wet or loose. The front wheels scarbble for grip and the rear wheel drive always seems late activating. The MPG is very poor and has been as low as 19.8 mpg. On the motorway once rolling, it will maintain a reasonable cruising speed provided you keep an eye on the rev counter to match engine speed to max torque. The nosewight limit is also low at 65kg. Anyone out there suggest an alternative?
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi and BaileyI cannot praise enough this car. Yes there is a 5 berth caravan behind, but honestly the CRV deals with it at ease. I recently towed from South Wales to the South of France crossing the Pyrenees, with 5 in car and a full caravan. Job done, no problem!
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