Honda Pilot Towable???

Just re-read your post, if I remember right the the 4wd, auto is the only one that is flat-four towable. 1st gen were only available in 4wd, auto. I think 2nd gen added the 2wd option, don't know if any were ever manual trans. I'm not sure if 2wd is flat towable.

Thanks to all for your help and information.

Our friends are thinking that if they go to a "smallish" RV, they will get something smaller and lighter than the Pilot to tow.

All good information though. Now, if I can just remember it.

Thanks again,

Tim

We do tow our 2005 Pilot. It is the last year that Honda "officially" endorsed flat towing behind a MH. That said, after we purchased our Pilot last year, I ran across a number a threads stating that other people have towed their Pilots up to model year 2012. I don't recall any more recent model years but 2012 is what has stuck in my head. As imgoin4it said, the drive train has not changed and that's what is important. Maybe 2012 and newer has changed but I don't know for sure.

There is a procedure that has to be followed exactly. Start the engine, shift transmission all the way to 1st gear, then slowly come back up through the gears, then leave it in drive for at least 3 minutes. After that, shift it into neuytra, then leave it in neutral, turn the engine off, but leave the keys in the accessory position. Install your brake actuator, then use your spare key to lock the door and your done. If you stop for more than an hour or so, repeat the procedure to be safe. Just make sure that you DO NOT SHIFT BACK INTO REVERSE, if you do, start the procedure over. The reason being, Honda has the transmission pump attached to the rear of the forward drive gears and it will operate by the movement of the driveshafts.

I think the reason Honda changed there stance and do not endorse it any more, is that too many people didn't follow these procedures and messed up their tranny. Then Honda had to payout for it. Google it to find out for yourself, but newer is doable. I would have bought newer if I had known!

Hope this helps, good luck!
Tom

People tow Pilots. Most of the ones I see being towed are first generation.

If you want Honda to certify that a late-model Pilot is towable and all warranties will be in force for whatever happens when towing, that is not going to happen. Like your Miata.

A friend tows their 2006 Pilot and they tell me that that year is the last towable year.

I think Honda will say the last (Maybe only) year you can two a pilot 4 down is 2005. I understand that some people tow later years because nothing about the vehicle has changed. Just Honda's support for towing 4 down.