2012 Honda Pilot / 21 RBH hybrid trailer
Hi Everyone I think I finally found the perfect trailer for our family. As you read this, please note that even though I am a woman, we have flipped roles in our family, so I am the power tools, eng...
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exit32mama wrote:
I have a 2012 Pilot with a tow capacity of 4500lbs. The trailer I found is a 2007 R vision trailsport 21RBH. ***Link Removed***the NADA listing. Per that, it is 2900 Lbs UVW.
The 2900# UVW is what concerns me. That's "unloaded vehicle weight". What that means is that this is what it weighed at the factory before any options were installed, and well before all your "stuff" is loaded inside. You will never tow the trailer at this weight. Things like AC, microwave, awning, and even sometimes the spare tire are optional items that must be calculated in the "as delivered" weight. Your 2900# trailer very likely weighs in at least 3500#. Now consider the 500# (or more) of "stuff" you will carry in your trailer. And that is indeed packing light. So now you are likely at 4000#. Still doable, but I suspect you'll be looking at bigger more capable tow vehicles after your first season.
I'm not trying to discourage you, just sharing my experience. I have twice towed trailers that were very close to my capacities. It worked, it was safe, but it wasn't ideal. Towing with a vehicle that has some margin is a night and day experience.
BTW, dual axle has nothing to do with safety. It's a myth that dual axle tows better and is more safe. We towed a single axle hybrid for 10 years. Twice on 2 big trips out west. Never a problem. The key is making sure the tires are properly inflated and never exceeding the 65 mph limit of the tires.
