? how well does the ridgeline handle offroad

[super t]

Originally Posted by csque6

Looking @ purchasing a ridgeline when I get back from Iraq, but wanted to know how it handled off-road/ gravel road situations. I fly-fish and toe a drift boat on somewhat rough dirt roads and put in spots. I’m not planning on doing any 4x4ing/mud bogging, I just want to make sure the ridgeline can handle washboard dirt roads, and rocky boat launches on the rivers I put in @. thanks for any replies

v/r
CPT Levesque

why not wait for the 09's to arrive

[rickjr007]

I want to say be safe and keep your head 1st down brotha. I did two over there and just finished with a 16 month stent in Afghan. I will tell you that riding, gas and just being comfortable you cant beat a Ridge. Value is great. It might not be the biggest or strongest but I will say it is the best.

[csque6]

Many thanx to all that posted a reply, your responces have been most app. when i return i will more than likely purchase a RL. i have been talking to a dealer in MD who just offered me 27900 for an RTL with nav. again many thanx to all

safe journeys in life or wherever your RL takes you

v/r
CPT Levesque

Dare to Dream Where Eagles Fly
But Learn to Fly Where Eagles Dream

[craigger]

Safe journey to you and come back home safe. I agree with all regarding the RL's off-road capability. Just make sure that clearance is NOT an issue for you. It's not nearly as easy to add clearance to an RL as it is to, say a Tacoma.

-craigger.

Originally Posted by csque6

Many thanx to all that posted a reply, your responces have been most app. when i return i will more than likely purchase a RL. i have been talking to a dealer in MD who just offered me 27900 for an RTL with nav. again many thanx to all

safe journeys in life or wherever your RL takes you

v/r
CPT Levesque

Dare to Dream Where Eagles Fly
But Learn to Fly Where Eagles Dream

[Black_RTL]

Having taken to the Ridgeline to (and probably beyond) it's off road capabilities, I'd say you would be very happy with the Ridgeline. For hard surface dirt, gravel fire roads the truck is a blast.

The independent suspension give you great grip and cornering is really impressive. The only problem I think you could find is ground clearance. If you get into anything to bumpy you will definitely bottom out. I lost an oil pan that way - great way to ruin a weekend.

For what you describe it think it would be the perfect truck. I driven full throttle on fire roads in the Ocala forest, fully loaded and with bikes on the roof and thing still felt like a sport car.

Thank you for your service.