Towing a trailer – HONDA 2007 Pilot - Owner's Manual 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 5,950 lbs (2,700 kg).

The maximum

allowable weight on the vehicle axles
is 2,865 lbs (1,300 kg) on the front
axle, and 3,155 lbs (1,430 kg) on the
rear axle.

The maximum

allowable weight of the fully loaded
vehicle and trailer is 9,700 lbs (4,400
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.

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)

Measure from the ground to the
bottom of the trailer hitch.

Park the vehicle on level ground.

For public scales in your area, check
your local phone book, or contact
your trailer dealer or rental agency
for assistance.
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.

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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 Tongue Load

To Estimate the Total Trailer Weight

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