[Denny_A]

Originally Posted by Texas_Camper

Somebody help me with this:
IIRC, some vehicles have one tow capacity for trailers, and a higher rating for boats...Perhaps because of the low profile...
Tow capacities (ratings) are arrived at, I think, for large hard side trailers with the frontal area like a big slab... Lots of wind resistance there..
Or am I not remembering correctly?????

.....for Honda/Acura Pilot/MDX. Here's the link. Check the final paragraph, re. towing:

http://www.hondanews.com/CatID3028?...153457&mime=asc

This excerpt from the towing discussion:

Customer feedback helped set the towing limit at 4500 pounds for boats and 3500 pounds for other types of trailers. A heavier load is acceptable with boats because their pointed bow shapes impose less aerodynamic drag on the towing vehicle than a slab-faced, square-cornered trailer.

Denny_A