2 1/2" hitch drop with load
I hooked up my Casita trailer to my Honda Ridgeline for the first time yesterday. With me (150 pounds) standing on the bumper to simulate load carried in the truck, plus the approx. 400 pound tongue w...
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esjay wrote:
Well, I took it on a 500 mile trip towing the Casita. The hitch ball dropped about 1 3/4" when I hooked up, so not too bad. It actually resulted in the trailer traveling pretty much level. I didn't use a WDH or a swaybar and it towed great. 65 mph was around 2,500rpms. I got 13mpg, not great, but about what I expected. I could probably have avoided accelerating up some hills and gotten a little better mileage, but I am happy with the Ridgeline towing about 3,000 lbs.
Sounds like a fine setup. I'd follow Honda's recommendation and enjoy the ride. Nothing else needed.
