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Towing a trailer – HONDA 2014 Ridgeline - Owner's Manual User Manual

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Check the weight of the unhitched
trailer. Limit: See page

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Towing generally requires a variety
of supplemental equipment. To
ensure the best quality, we
recommend that you purchase
Honda equipment whenever possible.

Discuss any additional needs with
your trailer sales or rental agency,
and make sure all equipment is
properly installed, maintained, and
also meets state, federal, province,
and local regulations.

Your dealer offers trailer packages
that include a ball mount, hitch plug,
and hitch pin. A wiring harness kit is
also available from your dealer.

Read the trailer manufacturer’s
instructions, and select the
appropriate draw bar for the height
of the trailer you will be towing.

A weight distributing hitch is not
recommended for use with your
vehicle, as an improperly adjusted
weight distributing hitch may
reduce handling, stability,
and braking performance.

Calculate the tongue load.
Subtract the weight in step 6 from
the weight in step 7.
Limit: See page

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Recommended: see page

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Range: 5-15% for boat trailers

10-15% for other trailers

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Towing Equipment and
Accessories

Hitch

Weight Distributing Hitch

Towing a Trailer

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