Honda Pilot used as a tow vehicle

I pulled a Chalet folding trailer with our 2006 AWD Pilot and it did great. Used the Pilot for towing our 3500 lb. Lance 1575 with mixed results. The rear suspension was too soft but rectified it with Timbrens. With the Andersen WDH, got the handling under control. The Pilot did fine on flat and rolling terrain, but struggled in the mountains. To keep up with traffic on uphill climbs, 5000 rpm in 3rd gear. Little engine braking on long descents, requiring a lot of braking to the point that I was afraid of brake fade. Then the transmission began making suspicious sounds and wasn't always shifting properly. After a year, I upgraded to a 2013 Ford Expedition, which is a suburb towing vehicle.

So, long story short, if your towing is limited to the midwest, you are probably fine with with the Pilot. If you plan on towing in mountains, I don't think the Pilot is a good choice.

Bruce