Honda Ridgeline

my grandson has one its a wimp,can,t even handle a car hauler trailer.

ERW1209 wrote:
Our tow vehicle with be our number one car than my wife will be driving most of the time. She refuses to go to a half ton pickup but is warming up to the Honda Ridgeline. My question is "Does anyone pull a travel trailer with the Ridgeline and if so any comments good or bad." We anticipate around 21+ travel trailer not a pop-up. Greatly appreciate any feedback thank you.

The Ridgeline is totally inadequate for towing any 21'+ travel trailer. Remember, it's not just about weight but also the significant effect wind resistance any full height trailer will have at highway speeds. :E If you're set on a Ridgeline stick with a low profile popup, otherwise you need a much more significant vehicle to tow any full height travel trailer. FWIW, I currently tow a 19' Coachmen Freedom Express 192RBS typically weighing ~ 4500 lbs loaded and ready to camp with a 5.3L V8 1/2 ton Avalanche and I sure wouldn't tow this trailer with anything less.

You need to revise your plans, period.

Ridgeline Owners Club

There's some pictures on their forum.

I have towed 2000# with a late model Ridgeline. Being that its not a full framed vehicle I have no idea how it will hold up under the towing stress over time.
When you max out a soft suspension vehicle, you might lose the ability to control it when you are forced to push it during an emergency maneuver.

I would see how large its fuel tank is and calculate expected gas mileage while tow a TT opposed to a boat. Do the math and see if its worth it to you to have to stop more often to refuel.

I knew (felt) that 2000# trailer behind me and I was towing it by myself. I would say, once you add additional payload such as people and load up some stuff inside the bed, you are going feel it even more. Be careful not to overload the rear axle and tires.
I would go as small and as light as possible. Taking it on short weekend trips might work. Crossing the country will be another adventure.

verify more up to date info on the Ridgeline forums........

http://www.rv.net/forum/index.cfm/fuseaction/thread/tid/18516880/print/true.cfm

The Ridgeline is a 1st class vehicle...but it is impractical (for me, anyway)seeing it has only a 4 foot bed. What can you do with that? As far as towing, go to a dealer. Look at an owners' manual. A F-150 with a decent engine and towing package (if there is one, anymore) can usually pull 4000 pounds with no problems. And...it has a 6 foot bed....8 foot, special order, so I'm told. I'm kinda out of touch with these new(er) pickups...my last F-150 was a 1996, 5.8 with a 7000 pound towing package. What a great truck. Totaled after a wreck by the insurance company. But no matter, now....I have a motorhome...and pull a Ford Ranger. Things change. g'luck! ((Once your wife gets used to a vehicle like the F-150, she will love it. Ask me how I know))