Towing TL manual 4-down - Acura Forum

W_D_G · 10-05-08, 11:27 PM

Hello,

I just joined this forum and this is my first post.

I would like to find a safe and practical way to tow my 2006 TL with manual transmission 4 wheels down behind our motor coach. I really do not want to lug a dolly.

The answer I got from the NH dealer was that it cannot be towed this way. They would not provide an explanation beyond that.

I called Acura support directly and that was given pretty much the same answer.

I heard that 2005 models could be towed 4 down. Is this so and if so, what has changed in 2006?

Certainly I would expect to have to add some kind of transmission / drive wheel lube pump.

Its interesting that Blue Ox manufactures a towing base plate for the 2006 TL.

I sure would like to get some answers.

Thanks - Bill NH

hondacuraworld · 10-06-08, 10:38 AM

There's really nothing that I can offer that is counter to Acura's recommendation in this regard unfortunately, and I don't have any first or even secondhand experience using a TL as a toad......

W_D_G · 10-06-08, 11:33 AM

Tim,

I appreciate the response.

Is there any way you have access to the engineering people? Somebody must have the answer as to at least why we cannot tow this 2006 L manual 4-down. Perhaps someone would comment "off the record" what we can do to make it towable 4- down.

Thanks Bill

Bill- NH

hondacuraworld · 10-06-08, 01:33 PM

I just noticed, by the way, that you have a Wanderlodge. WONDERFUL machines.....much better than the Allegros that were more commonplace back that year. I remember dreaming over the blue and silver one featured in an RV mag back in '84

W_D_G · 10-06-08, 01:41 PM

Thanks again.

The vintage Wonderlodge even today remains in a class by itself. I was fortunate to find one that was a-owner maintained with less than 75K on it.

We absolutely love it. check out Wanderlodge Motorhomes for sale VintageBirds Chapter FMCA -
It a great place to learn about these.

If you find a good one and like to tinker a bit they are a bargain!

10-05-08, 11:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
W_D_G Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 4 Car 1: 2006 TL manual Car 2: 1983 Wanderlodge	Towing TL manual 4-down Hello, I just joined this forum and this is my first post. I would like to find a safe and practical way to tow my 2006 TL with manual transmission 4 wheels down behind our motor coach. I really do not want to lug a dolly. The answer I got from the NH dealer was that it cannot be towed this way. They would not provide an explanation beyond that. I called Acura support directly and that was given pretty much the same answer. I heard that 2005 models could be towed 4 down. Is this so and if so, what has changed in 2006? Certainly I would expect to have to add some kind of transmission / drive wheel lube pump. Its interesting that Blue Ox manufactures a towing base plate for the 2006 TL. I sure would like to get some answers. Thanks - Bill NH

10-06-08, 10:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
hondacuraworld Acuraworld Preferred Vendor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Buffalo, NY USA Age: 37 Posts: 2,691 Your Mood: Car 1: 2004 Ford Mustang	There's really nothing that I can offer that is counter to Acura's recommendation in this regard unfortunately, and I don't have any first or even secondhand experience using a TL as a toad...... __________________ Tim Poliniak \| Internet Parts Manager Ray Laks Honda/Acura \| www.hondacuraworld.com \| Toll-Free 1-888-RAY-LAKS

10-06-08, 01:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
hondacuraworld Acuraworld Preferred Vendor Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Buffalo, NY USA Age: 37 Posts: 2,691 Your Mood: Car 1: 2004 Ford Mustang	I just noticed, by the way, that you have a Wanderlodge. WONDERFUL machines.....much better than the Allegros that were more commonplace back that year. I remember dreaming over the blue and silver one featured in an RV mag back in '84 __________________ Tim Poliniak \| Internet Parts Manager Ray Laks Honda/Acura \| www.hondacuraworld.com \| Toll-Free 1-888-RAY-LAKS

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10-06-08, 11:33 AM	#3 (permalink)
W_D_G Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 4 Car 1: 2006 TL manual Car 2: 1983 Wanderlodge	Tim, I appreciate the response. Is there any way you have access to the engineering people? Somebody must have the answer as to at least why we cannot tow this 2006 L manual 4-down. Perhaps someone would comment "off the record" what we can do to make it towable 4- down. Thanks Bill Bill- NH

10-06-08, 01:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
W_D_G Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 4 Car 1: 2006 TL manual Car 2: 1983 Wanderlodge	Thanks again. The vintage Wonderlodge even today remains in a class by itself. I was fortunate to find one that was a-owner maintained with less than 75K on it. We absolutely love it. check out Wanderlodge Motorhomes for sale VintageBirds Chapter FMCA - It a great place to learn about these. If you find a good one and like to tinker a bit they are a bargain!

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