You rely on your Honda for everyday driving and to safely get you from place to place. If you regularly need to pull loads such as another vehicle or a boat or RV, you’ll need the right vehicle. Honda has the midsize pickup truck, the Ridgeline, as well as the Honda Pilot, a powerful full-size SUV. Both vehicles have a good max capacity for moderate towing tasks. It’s helpful to understand what these models are capable of and what you can tow and haul to take good care of your vehicle and drive safely.
When you shop for a new vehicle from Bob Brady Honda, our sales team will make sure you are comfortable with your purchase. We’ll help you with questions such as towing capacity, and we can also walk you through upgrades on your vehicle for towing such as a tow bar or fixed tongue hitch. Stop by our dealership in Decatur, IL, so we can get you started on purchasing your next towing-capable Honda.
Max Towing Capacity: All vehicles have a maximum amount of weight they can pull. The max towing capacity is the heaviest weight a vehicle can safely tow without getting damaged. The Honda Ridgeline has a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds, while the Pilot can tow up to 5,000 pounds as well if you have the Elite or TrailSport trims.
Payload Capacity: If you need to haul items from place to place in your truck, there’s a handy bed that can carry a certain amount of weight. The maximum amount you can have in the bed is the payload capacity. The Ridgeline has a maximum payload of 1,583 pounds for the Sport trim.
Tongue Weight: The tongue weight is the amount of force the trailer applies to the towing ball. Ordinarily, the tongue weight makes up around 10% to 15% of the trailer’s total weight.
Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR): This is the combined maximum weight of the towing vehicle, cargo, passengers, and trailer. If you have more weight than the vehicle can handle, the drivetrain can fail.
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR):The most that a vehicle can safely weigh, along with the weight of the cargo, passengers, and trailer, make up the gross vehicle weight rating.
Curb Weight:The weight of the vehicle alone is the curb weight. That includes the weight of its standard equipment, a full tank of gas, oil, and coolant. It does not include the weight of the cargo and passengers.
Tow Bar: A tow bar connects the two vehicles together, much like the way a hitch connects a vehicle to the trailer.
Various types of hitches are available to assist in your towing needs. A vehicle can have a large towing capacity, but it also needs the proper towing equipment.
Below are some examples of hitches that might suit your Honda towing needs.
You need the right vehicle to tow other vehicles and equipment. Honda has some models, such as the Ridgeline and Pilot, that will help you accomplish these tasks. Both vehicles are dependable and safe and can pull up to 5,000 pounds.
You can learn more about towing capacities and payload capacities when you visit Bob Brady Honda in Decatur, IL. Stop by and shop for a new model or even take a look at some trailer hitches and upgrades.