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I have a 2011 mdx with 152k miles on it.
Serviced regularly, timing belt change, etc...
The car runs great.
I pull a 20' pontoon occasionally, about 10 times per year, gross weight with trailer is about 3,300 lbs. So not hitting the 5k max towing capacity.
We just took a fishing trip that required pulling the boat through the Ozarks.
I manually shift gears while towing to help tow the boat up hills...hit 4k RPM sometimes. This car pulls the boat pretty well, just can't go too fast and often am traveling below speed limit not to stress the car too much.
I absolutely love this mdx, and have no need for a 2019 or 2020 mdx.
However, I am considering selling the mdx and getting a full size truck since it would make more sense pulling the boat.
If decide to keep the mdx, any recommendations on what I should do to make sure the car is able to keep up with towing the boat?
New/heavy duty transmission is an option, but I think at thst cost it makes more sense to sell and get a truck.
Serviced regularly, timing belt change, etc...
The car runs great.
I pull a 20' pontoon occasionally, about 10 times per year, gross weight with trailer is about 3,300 lbs. So not hitting the 5k max towing capacity.
We just took a fishing trip that required pulling the boat through the Ozarks.
I manually shift gears while towing to help tow the boat up hills...hit 4k RPM sometimes. This car pulls the boat pretty well, just can't go too fast and often am traveling below speed limit not to stress the car too much.
I absolutely love this mdx, and have no need for a 2019 or 2020 mdx.
However, I am considering selling the mdx and getting a full size truck since it would make more sense pulling the boat.
If decide to keep the mdx, any recommendations on what I should do to make sure the car is able to keep up with towing the boat?
New/heavy duty transmission is an option, but I think at thst cost it makes more sense to sell and get a truck.