'04 Honda Odyssey-Do I need Power Steering & Trans Cooler???

[esclark]

I'm hoping that some of you experienced campers can help my husband and me with this.  We

[dthurk]

Tow vehicles will always operate better with coolers than without.  I wouldn't think they would be that expensive to install, even on an aftermarket basis.  The cost might end up being a savings somewhere down the road if you do avoid one of those transmission repairs as a result of having the cooler.  

At 1500 lbs., you've got one of the lighter campers out there.  You could probably get by without the coolers, but I go back to my first sentence above.

[abbear]

Did you have the recall done on your tranny?  Or is yours a post recall transmission?  This is important because these transmissions were overheating and burning up - especially when towing.  My Vue has the same engine/transmission setup you have but was built with the mod already done.  Check with your dealer on this.

That said - I'd get a transmission cooler installed.  Cheap insurance.  

As for a power steering cooler?  I don't know about that one.  I can't really see the need for one.  I just don't see the trailer putting that much stress on the steering.

[tlhdoc]

A transmission cooler on any vehicle, towing or not, is a good idea.

[wavery]

I agree with the above posters. The only thing that I would add is that I would recommend letting the dealer install the trans cooler IF the vehicle is under warranty. It may cost more but it may head-off warranty disputes, down the road.