Some newbie q's here

[ED-n-KEL]

There are a number of owners on the forum who tow with a Ridgeline. I've heard that the new Pilot's have the same engine as the Ridgeline. If that is the case, you should be able to tow with no problem. And it will depend on where you tow - flat lands or mountains.

I believe the Ridgeline has a 5500 tow rating, where as the Pilot is only 3500.

 

[larsdennert]

http://automobiles.honda.com/pilot/suv.aspx
http://automobiles.honda.com/ridgeline/

Honda begs to differ.

 

[ED-n-KEL]

http://automobiles.honda.com/pilot/suv.aspx
http://automobiles.honda.com/ridgeline/

Honda begs to differ.

Actually if you read the fine print and consider various sources and year models, you can get all kinds of different figures.
The 2008 ratings give 4500 lbs with heavy duty tow package.
The quote that you reference is very vague in that it points you to the owners manual for more details.
Another source confirms that 3500 is the capacity, but 4500 is for boats only.

Now I will say that a TM is probably more in line with a "boat" than a normal travel trailer due to it's lower wind resistance.

 

[larsdennert]

I'm not familiar with the model Pilot the OP had but I agree with you that there are many different tow ratings available for different vehicles. The 4Runner varies from 3500 to 6500 as well. Without knowing the years and options we really can't comment on a vehicle's rating right?