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Hello All,

I'm thinking about buying an ATV / Quad. Think my 01 civic lx be able to tug a 600-1000 lb atv? The tranny was replaced in 03 and engine in 06, so car is somewhat young despite it being older.

Would I need a trailer with brakes? I'm thinking of getting a hidden hitch system installed.

I live in Ontario so there won't be any mountain travel. Just some rolling hills.

Thanks in advance for the advice.

 
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doesnt sound like a good idea, how long of a distance is it a one time thing?

 
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Probably about 80-120 miles each way, so total of 160-240 miles 3 times a month.

I suppose I could rent a storage unit up north and reduce the miles driven with it, but thats money that could be spent on cc

 
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you would ruin the car. mine got really messed just moving stuff inside the car. it really wasnt meant to hold more than 2 people inside.

 
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yeah guess its a bad idea, close the thread.

 
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If your tranny is an auto, and I would recommend getting a tranny cooler if you plan to pull it. And I believe its relatively easy to install the hitch.

 
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Now you going off the deep end.... These cars are not made for this... Do not get a tranny cooler... do not get a hitch.... keep the car just the way it is, and go buy a little import pickup truck, or if you dont want to go economy, then get a full size import truck... the 03 silverado V6 and all the domestics i have had have been average at best.... im import all the way now