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| Ferg |
 May 16 2008, 09:09 AM
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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) |
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| Ferg |
May 16 2008, 12:57 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,948 Joined: 8-January 03 From: Boulder CO Member No.: 116 Region Association: None
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Greg, your Ford might be a collector truck someday (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) I drove your Expedition back from Moab remember (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I hate to tell you, but the Xterra felt better as a tow vehicle, but that could be due to your heavy ass trailer...
I've been Nissan loyal for 10 years now... The Pilot was a thought if it was a good enough deal, but not that fell through, I'm most likely going the Pathfinder route. Ferg |
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| Gary |
May 16 2008, 03:19 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 746 Joined: 12-January 03 From: Mount Airy, MD Member No.: 134 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(Ferg @ May 16 2008, 10:57 AM)  (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif) Greg, your Ford might be a collector truck someday (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) I drove your Expedition back from Moab remember (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I hate to tell you, but the Xterra felt better as a tow vehicle, but that could be due to your heavy ass trailer... I've been Nissan loyal for 10 years now... The Pilot was a thought if it was a good enough deal, but not that fell through, I'm most likely going the Pathfinder route. Ferg Our people/stuff hauler is an '04 Armada with the tow package. 9200# rating (I'm going from memory). It takes a 14 foot utility trailer in stride loaded with 914 or TR3 or "stuff". Biggest load so far about #6000 - no sweat and got about 12 MPG. Recent run with a 914 on the trailer was 14 MPG. Seats 8 comfortably. |
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Ferg OT: Anybody Own a Honda Pilot and Tow with it? May 16 2008, 09:09 AM
purple My parents had a jeep cherokee, a '91 model I ... May 16 2008, 09:14 AM !Wet Spot! All I know is that when you tow near the max weigh... May 16 2008, 09:41 AM
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All I know is that when you tow near the max weig... May 16 2008, 09:50 AM So.Cal.914 From some negative info on other 'Tow' wor... May 16 2008, 09:46 AM Ferg Thanks for the info, I was high bidder at a dealer... May 16 2008, 10:47 AM shelby/914 Ferg, does your pop-up have any kind of brakes? Gi... May 16 2008, 11:28 AM Ferg
Ferg, does your pop-up have any kind of brakes? G... May 16 2008, 11:51 AM !Wet Spot! Chevrolet/GMC. I grew up with Ford's and was ... May 16 2008, 11:31 AM jhadler
...Wife now drives a Volvo wagon and it gets 25-3... May 16 2008, 04:00 PM gopack I own a 2004 Honda Pilot, EX-L and have towed my c... May 16 2008, 12:04 PM Ferg Thanks Gopack... Sister has a Pilot and she loves... May 16 2008, 12:32 PM TROJANMAN Ask Scotty. He has a Ridgeline (same truck car?)
... May 16 2008, 12:37 PM Scott Schroeder Unfortunately it is my understanding that the fram... May 16 2008, 12:52 PM Ferg
Unfortunately it is my understanding that the fra... May 16 2008, 12:58 PM TROJANMAN
[quote name='Scott Schroeder' post='1032832' date... May 16 2008, 01:04 PM gopack
I've been Nissan loyal for 10 years now... T... May 16 2008, 04:26 PM Scott Schroeder ... May 16 2008, 01:47 PM TROJANMAN :) May 16 2008, 01:48 PM Scott Schroeder this is closer.... May 16 2008, 01:49 PM Scott Schroeder now were talkin.... May 16 2008, 02:02 PM TROJANMAN More like this :D May 16 2008, 02:09 PM 1970 Neun vierzehn
I've done some reading with mixed reviews, ... May 16 2008, 02:46 PM Ferg
I've done some reading with mixed reviews,... May 16 2008, 02:59 PM 1970 Neun vierzehn
Paul
Thanks Paul :beer2:
Considering my l... May 16 2008, 03:14 PM Ferg
Paul
Thanks Paul :beer2:
Considering my ... May 16 2008, 03:33 PM |
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