We're looking to buy a trailer hitch for our 2005 Honda Pilot. We're
planning on using it to tow a small trailer filled with a washer-
dryer, furniture, etc. Do we need to install a transmission cooler
and -- I can't remember the other item that I've heard about. ?? Any
help would be appreciated!!!

 

Transmission Cooler and heavy duty Power Steering Cooler are probably
overkill. I'd still recommend maybe getting the OEM hitch from these guys.
I got my Pilot with the towing package, and the hitch is nice. I have
gotten after market hitches before that don't fit so nicely as the Honda
hitch. The price seems good.

http://www.handa-accessories.com/pilext.html

G-Man

"LauraM" <fingerson88@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1179204050.265416.30140@q75g2000hsh.googlegro ups.com...
> We're looking to buy a trailer hitch for our 2005 Honda Pilot. We're
> planning on using it to tow a small trailer filled with a washer-
> dryer, furniture, etc. Do we need to install a transmission cooler
> and -- I can't remember the other item that I've heard about. ?? Any
> help would be appreciated!!!
>

 

Transmission Cooler and heavy duty Power Steering Cooler are probably
overkill. I'd still recommend maybe getting the OEM hitch from these guys.
I got my Pilot with the towing package, and the hitch is nice. I have
gotten after market hitches before that don't fit so nicely as the Honda
hitch. The price seems good.

http://www.handa-accessories.com/pilext.html

G-Man

"LauraM" <fingerson88@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1179204050.265416.30140@q75g2000hsh.googlegro ups.com...
> We're looking to buy a trailer hitch for our 2005 Honda Pilot. We're
> planning on using it to tow a small trailer filled with a washer-
> dryer, furniture, etc. Do we need to install a transmission cooler
> and -- I can't remember the other item that I've heard about. ?? Any
> help would be appreciated!!!
>

 

On May 15, 4:15 am, "G-Man" <g_fore...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Transmission Cooler and heavy duty Power Steering Cooler are probably
> overkill. I'd still recommend maybe getting the OEM hitch from these guys.
> I got my Pilot with the towing package, and the hitch is nice. I have
> gotten after market hitches before that don't fit so nicely as the Honda
> hitch. The price seems good.
>
> http://www.handa-accessories.com/pilext.html
>
> G-Man
>
> "LauraM" <fingerso...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1179204050.265416.30140@q75g2000hsh.googlegro ups.com...
>
>
>
> > We're looking to buy a trailer hitch for our 2005 Honda Pilot. We're
> > planning on using it to tow a small trailer filled with a washer-
> > dryer, furniture, etc. Do we need to install a transmission cooler
> > and -- I can't remember the other item that I've heard about. ?? Any
> > help would be appreciated!!!- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Thanks G-Man-

That makes sense to me. I was wondering if it might be overkill for
what we're using it for. Thanks for the website. I'm going to call
some local places to see how much it will be to install. Seems like
it's easy. Lordy knows I can't install it, and my husband is always
working. Thanks again!

 

On May 15, 4:15 am, "G-Man" <g_fore...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Transmission Cooler and heavy duty Power Steering Cooler are probably
> overkill. I'd still recommend maybe getting the OEM hitch from these guys.
> I got my Pilot with the towing package, and the hitch is nice. I have
> gotten after market hitches before that don't fit so nicely as the Honda
> hitch. The price seems good.
>
> http://www.handa-accessories.com/pilext.html
>
> G-Man
>
> "LauraM" <fingerso...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1179204050.265416.30140@q75g2000hsh.googlegro ups.com...
>
>
>
> > We're looking to buy a trailer hitch for our 2005 Honda Pilot. We're
> > planning on using it to tow a small trailer filled with a washer-
> > dryer, furniture, etc. Do we need to install a transmission cooler
> > and -- I can't remember the other item that I've heard about. ?? Any
> > help would be appreciated!!!- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

Thanks G-Man-

That makes sense to me. I was wondering if it might be overkill for
what we're using it for. Thanks for the website. I'm going to call
some local places to see how much it will be to install. Seems like
it's easy. Lordy knows I can't install it, and my husband is always
working. Thanks again!

 

"LauraM" <fingerson88@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1179204050.265416.30140@q75g2000hsh.googlegro ups.com...
> We're looking to buy a trailer hitch for our 2005 Honda Pilot. We're
> planning on using it to tow a small trailer filled with a washer-
> dryer, furniture, etc. Do we need to install a transmission cooler
> and -- I can't remember the other item that I've heard about. ?? Any
> help would be appreciated!!!
>

I have heard that Honda will refuse to honor warranty claims involving the
transmission if there's a hitch installed but no transmission cooler. I
don't know whether it's true, but you wouldn't want to find out the hard
way. It's one reason I haven't had a hitch installed on my '01 Odyssey, even
though I'd use the hitch only for a bike rack, not for towing.

Presumably your transmission will be less subject to the potential for
claims than mine, but you never know.

Paul

 

"LauraM" <fingerson88@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1179204050.265416.30140@q75g2000hsh.googlegro ups.com...
> We're looking to buy a trailer hitch for our 2005 Honda Pilot. We're
> planning on using it to tow a small trailer filled with a washer-
> dryer, furniture, etc. Do we need to install a transmission cooler
> and -- I can't remember the other item that I've heard about. ?? Any
> help would be appreciated!!!
>

I have heard that Honda will refuse to honor warranty claims involving the
transmission if there's a hitch installed but no transmission cooler. I
don't know whether it's true, but you wouldn't want to find out the hard
way. It's one reason I haven't had a hitch installed on my '01 Odyssey, even
though I'd use the hitch only for a bike rack, not for towing.

Presumably your transmission will be less subject to the potential for
claims than mine, but you never know.

Paul

 

On May 15, 7:04 am, "Paul" <pkmuel...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> "LauraM" <fingerso...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1179204050.265416.30140@q75g2000hsh.googlegro ups.com...
>
> > We're looking to buy a trailer hitch for our 2005 Honda Pilot. We're
> > planning on using it to tow a small trailer filled with a washer-
> > dryer, furniture, etc. Do we need to install a transmission cooler
> > and -- I can't remember the other item that I've heard about. ?? Any
> > help would be appreciated!!!
>
> I have heard that Honda will refuse to honor warranty claims involving the
> transmission if there's a hitch installed but no transmission cooler. I
> don't know whether it's true, but you wouldn't want to find out the hard
> way. It's one reason I haven't had a hitch installed on my '01 Odyssey, even
> though I'd use the hitch only for a bike rack, not for towing.
>
> Presumably your transmission will be less subject to the potential for
> claims than mine, but you never know.
>
> Paul

I just got off the phone with a guy who works for the place I take my
Pilot for servicing. He said the Honda will not honor warranty claims
after 50,000 miles, which it already has. So we'd have to pay for the
transmission anyway. So you might check your warranty. If you have
an '01, your warranty on it might be up, unless you bought an extended
warranty.

 

On May 15, 7:04 am, "Paul" <pkmuel...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> "LauraM" <fingerso...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1179204050.265416.30140@q75g2000hsh.googlegro ups.com...
>
> > We're looking to buy a trailer hitch for our 2005 Honda Pilot. We're
> > planning on using it to tow a small trailer filled with a washer-
> > dryer, furniture, etc. Do we need to install a transmission cooler
> > and -- I can't remember the other item that I've heard about. ?? Any
> > help would be appreciated!!!
>
> I have heard that Honda will refuse to honor warranty claims involving the
> transmission if there's a hitch installed but no transmission cooler. I
> don't know whether it's true, but you wouldn't want to find out the hard
> way. It's one reason I haven't had a hitch installed on my '01 Odyssey, even
> though I'd use the hitch only for a bike rack, not for towing.
>
> Presumably your transmission will be less subject to the potential for
> claims than mine, but you never know.
>
> Paul

I just got off the phone with a guy who works for the place I take my
Pilot for servicing. He said the Honda will not honor warranty claims
after 50,000 miles, which it already has. So we'd have to pay for the
transmission anyway. So you might check your warranty. If you have
an '01, your warranty on it might be up, unless you bought an extended
warranty.

 

"LauraM" <fingerson88@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1179245198.623524.302210@y80g2000hsf.googlegr oups.com...
> On May 15, 7:04 am, "Paul" <pkmuel...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>> "LauraM" <fingerso...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1179204050.265416.30140@q75g2000hsh.googlegro ups.com...
>>
>> > We're looking to buy a trailer hitch for our 2005 Honda Pilot. We're
>> > planning on using it to tow a small trailer filled with a washer-
>> > dryer, furniture, etc. Do we need to install a transmission cooler
>> > and -- I can't remember the other item that I've heard about. ?? Any
>> > help would be appreciated!!!
>>
>> I have heard that Honda will refuse to honor warranty claims involving
>> the
>> transmission if there's a hitch installed but no transmission cooler. I
>> don't know whether it's true, but you wouldn't want to find out the hard
>> way. It's one reason I haven't had a hitch installed on my '01 Odyssey,
>> even
>> though I'd use the hitch only for a bike rack, not for towing.
>>
>> Presumably your transmission will be less subject to the potential for
>> claims than mine, but you never know.
>>
>> Paul
>
> I just got off the phone with a guy who works for the place I take my
> Pilot for servicing. He said the Honda will not honor warranty claims
> after 50,000 miles, which it already has. So we'd have to pay for the
> transmission anyway. So you might check your warranty. If you have
> an '01, your warranty on it might be up, unless you bought an extended
> warranty.

Because of numerous transmission problems in the earlier Odysseys, Honda
extended the warranty on the transmission. I don't remember all the details,
but I think I'm still within the extended period. I didn't buy an extended
warranty, and so far I haven't needed it. Never got a nickel's worth of use
out of the one I bought on my '00 Accord.

 

"LauraM" <fingerson88@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1179245198.623524.302210@y80g2000hsf.googlegr oups.com...
> On May 15, 7:04 am, "Paul" <pkmuel...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
>> "LauraM" <fingerso...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>>
>> news:1179204050.265416.30140@q75g2000hsh.googlegro ups.com...
>>
>> > We're looking to buy a trailer hitch for our 2005 Honda Pilot. We're
>> > planning on using it to tow a small trailer filled with a washer-
>> > dryer, furniture, etc. Do we need to install a transmission cooler
>> > and -- I can't remember the other item that I've heard about. ?? Any
>> > help would be appreciated!!!
>>
>> I have heard that Honda will refuse to honor warranty claims involving
>> the
>> transmission if there's a hitch installed but no transmission cooler. I
>> don't know whether it's true, but you wouldn't want to find out the hard
>> way. It's one reason I haven't had a hitch installed on my '01 Odyssey,
>> even
>> though I'd use the hitch only for a bike rack, not for towing.
>>
>> Presumably your transmission will be less subject to the potential for
>> claims than mine, but you never know.
>>
>> Paul
>
> I just got off the phone with a guy who works for the place I take my
> Pilot for servicing. He said the Honda will not honor warranty claims
> after 50,000 miles, which it already has. So we'd have to pay for the
> transmission anyway. So you might check your warranty. If you have
> an '01, your warranty on it might be up, unless you bought an extended
> warranty.

Because of numerous transmission problems in the earlier Odysseys, Honda
extended the warranty on the transmission. I don't remember all the details,
but I think I'm still within the extended period. I didn't buy an extended
warranty, and so far I haven't needed it. Never got a nickel's worth of use
out of the one I bought on my '00 Accord.

 

Damn Dependable Honda's ! :-)



> Never got a nickel's worth of use out of the one I bought on my '00
> Accord.
>
>

 

Damn Dependable Honda's ! :-)



> Never got a nickel's worth of use out of the one I bought on my '00
> Accord.
>
>

 

On May 15, 9:50 am, "Paul" <pkmuel...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> "LauraM" <fingerso...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1179245198.623524.302210@y80g2000hsf.googlegr oups.com...
>
>
>
>
>
> > On May 15, 7:04 am, "Paul" <pkmuel...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> >> "LauraM" <fingerso...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> >>news:1179204050.265416.30140@q75g2000hsh.googleg roups.com...
>
> >> > We're looking to buy a trailer hitch for our 2005 Honda Pilot. We're
> >> > planning on using it to tow a small trailer filled with a washer-
> >> > dryer, furniture, etc. Do we need to install a transmission cooler
> >> > and -- I can't remember the other item that I've heard about. ?? Any
> >> > help would be appreciated!!!
>
> >> I have heard that Honda will refuse to honor warranty claims involving
> >> the
> >> transmission if there's a hitch installed but no transmission cooler. I
> >> don't know whether it's true, but you wouldn't want to find out the hard
> >> way. It's one reason I haven't had a hitch installed on my '01 Odyssey,
> >> even
> >> though I'd use the hitch only for a bike rack, not for towing.
>
> >> Presumably your transmission will be less subject to the potential for
> >> claims than mine, but you never know.
>
> >> Paul
>
> > I just got off the phone with a guy who works for the place I take my
> > Pilot for servicing. He said the Honda will not honor warranty claims
> > after 50,000 miles, which it already has. So we'd have to pay for the
> > transmission anyway. So you might check your warranty. If you have
> > an '01, your warranty on it might be up, unless you bought an extended
> > warranty.
>
> Because of numerous transmission problems in the earlier Odysseys, Honda
> extended the warranty on the transmission. I don't remember all the details,
> but I think I'm still within the extended period. I didn't buy an extended
> warranty, and so far I haven't needed it. Never got a nickel's worth of use
> out of the one I bought on my '00 Accord.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

I wonder if my 2005 Pilot has reported transmission problems. I
haven't noticed anything yet.

 

On May 15, 9:50 am, "Paul" <pkmuel...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> "LauraM" <fingerso...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> news:1179245198.623524.302210@y80g2000hsf.googlegr oups.com...
>
>
>
>
>
> > On May 15, 7:04 am, "Paul" <pkmuel...@sbcglobal.net> wrote:
> >> "LauraM" <fingerso...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
>
> >>news:1179204050.265416.30140@q75g2000hsh.googleg roups.com...
>
> >> > We're looking to buy a trailer hitch for our 2005 Honda Pilot. We're
> >> > planning on using it to tow a small trailer filled with a washer-
> >> > dryer, furniture, etc. Do we need to install a transmission cooler
> >> > and -- I can't remember the other item that I've heard about. ?? Any
> >> > help would be appreciated!!!
>
> >> I have heard that Honda will refuse to honor warranty claims involving
> >> the
> >> transmission if there's a hitch installed but no transmission cooler. I
> >> don't know whether it's true, but you wouldn't want to find out the hard
> >> way. It's one reason I haven't had a hitch installed on my '01 Odyssey,
> >> even
> >> though I'd use the hitch only for a bike rack, not for towing.
>
> >> Presumably your transmission will be less subject to the potential for
> >> claims than mine, but you never know.
>
> >> Paul
>
> > I just got off the phone with a guy who works for the place I take my
> > Pilot for servicing. He said the Honda will not honor warranty claims
> > after 50,000 miles, which it already has. So we'd have to pay for the
> > transmission anyway. So you might check your warranty. If you have
> > an '01, your warranty on it might be up, unless you bought an extended
> > warranty.
>
> Because of numerous transmission problems in the earlier Odysseys, Honda
> extended the warranty on the transmission. I don't remember all the details,
> but I think I'm still within the extended period. I didn't buy an extended
> warranty, and so far I haven't needed it. Never got a nickel's worth of use
> out of the one I bought on my '00 Accord.- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

I wonder if my 2005 Pilot has reported transmission problems. I
haven't noticed anything yet.