OT: Anybody Own a Honda Pilot and Tow with it? |
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OT: Anybody Own a Honda Pilot and Tow with it? |
Ferg |
May 16 2008, 09:09 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None |
Looking at a Honda Pilot to replace my Xterra. (mainly for the 3rd row seat) I know it does not have a real frame like my Xterra and the tow rating reflects that. Xterra=5500 Pilot=3500 or 4500 pulling a boat trailer, still figuring out why that makes a difference, seems to be due to boat trailer design and less tongue weight.
My camper weighs in at 2600 Dry, I figure with gear and my family we are in the 3-3200 range. Tongue weight is 170. I think my car trailer is only about 800lbs, so with a 914 or 911 similar weights to the camper. I've done some reading with mixed reviews, looking for some real world input from members. Ferg (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) |
So.Cal.914 |
May 16 2008, 09:46 AM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
From some negative info on other 'Tow' worthy vehicles, it appears the running
gear is more of a problem. I don't know if Honda has addressed this or not. Rearends going out was what most of the bitchen was about. |
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