The Rodeo is an automatic.

I understand there are a lot of stresses to single point towing, but the front hitch is solidly constructed and meant to take a winch. It's pretty darn strong.


'94 HONDA Passport (very similar to the Rodeo -- too similar for mere coincidence!!!)
DOR lift, 3" Body lift, 33" BFG M/Ts, Receiver mounted winch, ARB rear air locker, Tera Flex Low, Garmin Emap GPS, FRS/CB radio, as many toys as I can find!