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Old 04-13-2008, 11:18 AM
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Rear end sag
Hi all,
I currently tow a 4200lb. boat with a 2007 Honda Pilot and get a lot of sag on the rear end when I hook it up. How is the Ridgeline as far as dealing with tongue weight?
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Old 04-13-2008, 11:22 AM
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Re: Rear end sag
If you keep the tongue weight below six hundred pounds, you should see about a two inch or so drop.
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Re: Rear end sag
What is the tongue weight of the loaded trailer?

If you don't have a tongue weight scale you can make one with a bathroom scale, some boards and a fulcrum point. Be sure that % weight on the scale will correspond to the mid range of the scale, for accuracy.

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The tongue weight is about 450 lbs. and sags about 3.5 inches on my Pilot. I'm hoping the Ridgeline will be a better tow vehicle.
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The tongue weight is about 450 lbs. and sags about 3.5 inches on my Pilot. I'm hoping the Ridgeline will be a better tow vehicle.
As I stated in post# 2, you should expect about a two inch lowering of the rear bumper with a tongue weight of five to six hundred pounds.
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Re: Rear end sag
I have a tongue weight of 400 lb on my trailer and a sag of 1 3/8" at the hitch ball.
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I have a tongue weight of 400 lb on my trailer and a sag of 1 3/8" at the hitch ball.
Yup, I also have 400# on the ball but carry a Honda generator in the trunk so it sags a bit more over 1 1/2".
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Re: Rear end sag
thanks for the responses. Does anyone have any experience towing with a Pilot vs. a Ridgeline?
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Re: Rear end sag
Bundy, check another thread "Pilot vs Ridgeline towing". I towed with both. Check out the replies.
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Yup, I also have 400# on the ball but carry a Honda generator in the trunk so it sags a bit more over 1 1/2".
I have 450# on the ball and it sags about 3/4"
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