Show/Tell us what you are haulin'

[2006Ridgeline]

This is just one shot of a great adventure...

[Papa]

I like the 57 too.

[bluvalley]

Beautiful car!

Do you mind if I ask the weight of the combined car and trailer?

I'm on the fence about buying the Ridgeline because I have a 4100 lb Airstream which I know is under the GVWR but I'm still undecided and need more real-world towing experience from owners.

thanks!

James

[2006Ridgeline]

Thanks for the compliments! I love my 57 but it still needs lots of work. I drove from South Florida to Madison, Wisconsin hauling a 1999 Acura CL (had to take it up north so I had more room in Fla. for another car!) and then went to Green, Iowa and picked up the 57 and came back to Florida. Did this all in about 3 1/2 days!

The combined weight with the 57 was a little over the 5k limit -- trailer label said it weighed 2k, the car supposedly has a 3,340 lb curb weight. I didn't notice any problems stopping or maneuvering. My Ridgeline seemed to take the abuse very well, too.

I wish I had weighed it so I'd know for sure what it was! In the Ridgeline all we had were two adults (myself and another adult) and two small bags with a couple changes of clothes. Total combined weight in the passenger compartment was probably under 400 lbs. Nothing in the bed.

[cfargo]

Hauling 4 Scooters. 7'x12' Wells Cargo Trailer

[MontanaFred]

I realize this is incredibly boring but you asked. I'm hauling buckets of rocks. My land has rocks where I don't want them so I move them in buckets. ... sigh ... It sure is easier moving buckets of rocks with my Ridgeline than it was using my Chevy Blazer

[IShootPics]

dunno if you guys can see it, but there is about 400lbs of camping gear in the bed No noticable sag in the rear... but then again, thats only with 8k miles on the truck

[2006Ridgeline]

Originally Posted by IShootPics

dunno if you guys can see it, but there is about 400lbs of camping gear in the bed No noticable sag in the rear... but then again, thats only with 8k miles on the truck

Only 8,000 miles and you already had to stop for gas!

I had a 5,000 lb trailer attached to mine and there was no rear end sag, either. These trucks are pretty solid wouldn't you say?!

[Lingered_I]

Wait a minute guys? No sag? There should never be any sag when stationary with a properly loaded trailer. Remember the 600lbs tongue limit? As long as you're under that, your truck / trailer combo should be as straight as an arrow.

I'm renting a 6x12 open top next weekend to clear some yard waste. Will be my fist towing experience with the RL.

[2006Ridgeline]

Originally Posted by Lingered_I

Wait a minute guys? No sag? There should never be any sag when stationary with a properly loaded trailer. Remember the 600lbs tongue limit? As long as you're under that, your truck / trailer combo should be as straight as an arrow.

I'm renting a 6x12 open top next weekend to clear some yard waste. Will be my fist towing experience with the RL.

So I guess I had a properly loaded trailer, what a relief!

Pulling a trailer with this truck is a snap. I took mine on a long haul and learned to NOT use the cruise control in hilly areas (too much gear shifting going on!). Other than that, this thing really hauled you-know-what!