Towing a trailer – HONDA 2006 honda pilot User Manual
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The best way to confirm that all
loads are within limits is to check
them at a public scale.
The maximum
allowable weight of the vehicle, all
occupants, all cargo and the tongue
load is 5,840 lbs (2,65 0 kg) for 2WD,
The maximum
allowable weight on the vehicle axles
for 2WD is 2,865 lbs (1,300kg)on the
front axle, and 3,085 lbs (1,400kg)on
the rear axle; for 4WD it is 2,865 lbs
The maximum
allowable weight of the fully loaded
vehicle and trailer is 9,700 lbs (4,410
kg) with the proper hitch and fluid
coolers (see page
).
The GCWR must be reduced 2
percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation.
To help ensure a safe drive to a scale,
or if you cannot get to a public scale,
we recommend that you estimate
your total trailer weight and tongue
load as described.
Add the weight of your trailer (as
quoted by the manufacturer) with
everything in or on the trailer. Then
check the tables on page
to
make sure you do not exceed the
limit for your conditions.
Park the vehicle on level ground.
Measure from the ground to the
bottom of the trailer hitch.
Connect the fully loaded trailer to
the hitch.
Measure again from the ground to
the same spot on the bottom of the
hitch.
Subtract the second measurement
from the first measurement, then
refer to the following table.
If the difference is more than 3 ¾
inch, you have too much load on the
tongue. Redistribute the load or
remove cargo as needed.
1 ½’’
2 ¼’’
3’’
3 ¾’’
150 lbs (68 kg)
250 lbs (114 kg)
350 lbs (160 kg)
450 lbs (205 kg)
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Estimating Loads
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR)
Gross Axle Weight Ratings
(GAWR)
Gross Combined Weight Rating
(GCWR)
If the
dif f erence is:
Estimated
tongue load is:
Towing a Trailer
To Estimate the Total Trailer Weight
To Estimate the Tongue Load
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and 5,950 lbs (2,700 kg) for 4WD.
(1,300 kg) on the front axle, and
3,155 lbs (1430 kg) on the rear axle.