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[Tim Vance]

Originally Posted by k757

Maybe they'll raffle off an Element to a Ridge owner.... to see what we're missing, right? ... the next one off the line, now that would be cool.... I could tow it home

not likely, at 3600lbs GRVW, isn't that pushing your max?

[k757]

Originally Posted by Tim Vance

not likely, at 3600lbs GRVW, isn't that pushing your max?

If I loaded it on a trailer, probably, but with a tow bar, easy stuff.
http://automobiles.honda.com/ridgeline/towing.aspx

[CUinaRidge]

149 Days to go....

[Tim Vance]

Originally Posted by k757

If I loaded it on a trailer, probably, but with a tow bar, easy stuff.
http://automobiles.honda.com/ridgeline/towing.aspx

I was pulling your chain...
One of the reason's I'm looking forward to this meet is to compare notes with Ridge owners, and see if it can be adapted for a 5th wheel.
5000lbs is a little low for what we want to pull, but I told the wife that what ever she decides to retire in, has to be towable by a Ridgeline (it's our next vehicle purchase - and no, we are not getting rid of the Element!)

[ridgeln]

Originally Posted by Tim Vance

I was pulling your chain...
One of the reason's I'm looking forward to this meet is to compare notes with Ridge owners, and see if it can be adapted for a 5th wheel.
5000lbs is a little low for what we want to pull, but I told the wife that what ever she decides to retire in, has to be towable by a Ridgeline (it's our next vehicle purchase - and no, we are not getting rid of the Element!)

The 5th wheel wouldn't really be advised. No place to really mount it. Plus, you'd not be easily able to reach the trunk! the tongue would have to be way forward of the trunk, so not really an advantage (plus the raised sides of the bed...)

I've met folks around here who regularly push the trailering limits (one lady who pulls a horse trailer w/ 3 horses!). I wouldn't be afraid of pulling - I'd be afraid of STOPPING!

Also: Honda has 4 plants in the Marysville area:
Marysville Motorcycle Plant (1979) - gold wing & VTX V-Twin Cruisers
Marysville Auto Plant (1982) - Acura RDX, Accord Sedan & Coupe, Acura TL sedan
Anna Engine Plant (1985) - Including the engine for the Ridgeline!
East Liberty Auto Plant (1989) - Civic Sedan, Civic GX, Element, CR-V

Also in the area is the R&D facility where Gary Flint works and is where the Ridgeline was developed.

A MAP of the area and the facilities can be found here.

The Honda of America Mfg web site.

-frank

[25 Year Honda Owner]

Originally Posted by ridgeln

Also: Honda has 4 plants in the Marysville area:
Marysville Motorcycle Plant (1979) - gold wing & VTX V-Twin Cruisers
Marysville Auto Plant (1982) - Acura RDX, Accord Sedan & Coupe, Acura TL sedan
Anna Engine Plant (1985) - Including the engine for the Ridgeline!
East Liberty Auto Plant (1989) - Civic Sedan, Civic GX, Element, CR-V

Also in the area is the R&D facility where Gary Flint works and is where the Ridgeline was developed.

A MAP of the area and the facilities can be found here.

The Honda of America Mfg web site.

-frank

Thanks for the informative post. Here is the map he referenced.

[Tim Vance]

Thanks for the info guys...


(actually, I was with the EOC on the last Plant tour in 05....it was soo much fun, we're gonna do it again!
Also, my nephew works in the Alliston Ontario plant, where they make - you guessed it - Ridglelines!)

[HondaTech]

Originally Posted by LutzD79

HT,
That ride has to be the most exciting ride I have ever ridden. Wow, does it take your breath away! Also the Millenium (sp?) takes you about 30 stories high and drops you down on its first drop, it is really scary when you get to the top and see how high you really are!!!!

I have frequented both of them - This year they opened the "Maverick" it doesn't have the huge height or speed that the other ones do, but it is every bit as exciting in its own way.


HT

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