Weight distribution hitch question
I just bought a Passport 153ML....my 2013 Honda ridgeline states "We don't recommend using a weight distribution hitch" max towing is 5000lbs hitch weight with all my passengers is rated for 550-6...
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Huntindog wrote:
Well first off, the max tow rating is just an advertising number. By the time you deduct all of the fine print items from that, I doubt your TR will even be 4K
Then your REAL TT weight is unknown. Once you weigh it ready to camp you will most likely be in for a shock. Then putting a WD hitch, especially one with 1000# bars that has been recommended here, on a small unibody car...
Sure just load it up and give it a go. What could possibly go wrong.
lol...Well I'm obviously not just loading it up and giving it a go...I wouldn't be asking the question here to begin with if that was the case.
I've done the calculations from the Honda manual deducting for passengers and cargo...It's 5K so I'm good there.(I'm accounting for 4 people even though its 2 and a toddler)
You must have missed where I stated it's 800 lb bars I was thinking about. I might even drop to 600's after talking with a hitch guy...(See next post for more info)
I'm still doing research and have delayed delivery to be safe but thanks for the feedback and heads up.
