HONDA 2003 Pilot - Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 252)

Too much tongue load reduces front-
tire traction and steering control.
Too little tongue load can make the
trailer unstable and cause it to sway.
The GCWR must be reduced 2
percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation.
The maximum allowable weight of
the fully loaded vehicle and trailer is
9700 lbs (4410 kg) with the proper
hitch and fluid coolers (See page
for information about fluid
coolers.) 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 weights on
the vehicle axles are 2865 lbs (1300
kg) on the front axle, and 3,155 lbs
(1,430 kg) on the rear axle.
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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR):
Gross Axle Weight Rating
(GAWR):
Gross Combined Weight Rating
(GCWR):
Towing a Trailer
Driving 248
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