Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacity

Whether you chose yours for work, play, or both, knowing your Honda Ridgeline towing capacity will help you safely get the most out of it. From trailers full of equipment to a camper for that next weekend adventure, the possibilities are many, and they're exciting. Maybe your desired cargo to tow along is a boat — your Ridgeline can handle many kinds. That's why you chose a Ridgeline in the first place. Tremendous versatility and prime practicality are built-in to every Ridgeline, and so is an attractive array of advanced features, interior comfort, and get-it-done performance. Even more attractive, our Honda lease deals can get you all that, and a competitive price to boot.

There are some aspects of towing to know beyond just your Honda Ridgeline max towing capacity, and we'll take you through them on this page.

The Honda Ridgeline Towing Package Is Essential

Before we even get into the Honda Ridgeline towing capacity, let's talk about how to achieve it in the first place. You'll hear the phrase "when properly equipped" follow any maximum towing capacity figures, and in the case of the Ridgeline, that partially involves a towing package - also referred to as the "Trailer Hitch Towing Kit." Unlike most trucks, a transmission cooler is not included in it. That's because it comes standard on a 2021 Ridgeline AWD. What it does come with is a trailer hitch ball mount, a seven-pin connector for trailer wiring harnesses, and more. Now you're ready to tow.

How the Honda Ridgeline Towing Capabilities Are Calculated

Simply put, a vehicle's towing capacity is calculated by subtracting its curb weight from its Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating (GCVWR). GCVWR determines the total weight your vehicle can handle, and curb weight is how much it weighs. In essence, you're finding out how much extra weight can be handled in tandem with what's already there. With every new Honda Ridgeline for sale, a full overview of this data per your specific model can be found in your owner's manual.

What You Should Know to Tow Safely

Before you head out with a load in tow, there's more to know than just the towing capacity for a Honda Ridgeline. Here are a few tips to get the job done safely:

Pay Attention To Tongue Weight

Tongue weight is the amount of force being applied to your tow hitch. If it's too low, then trailer sway can occur and may result in a loss of control. If it's too high, your front wheels will lose steering and braking effectiveness. As a general rule, it should be 10% to 15% of gross trailer weight to avoid these issues — load more or remove some cargo to achieve this as needed. Your owner's manual contains a guide to estimate tongue weight based on suspension compression (or purchase a tongue weight scale to make precise measurements), along with info on how much your specific Ridgeline can handle.

Wear Protective Gear When Working With A Trailer

You won't need a full set of armor, but a strong pair of work gloves and closed-toed shoes will make using your Honda Ridgeline pulling capacity a safer endeavor. That's because there are several potentially dangerous points in the trailering process. This includes exposed winch gears and the hitch stand. Injuries won't be completely prevented in the worst-case scenario, but the impact will be dramatically lessened.

Leave More Braking Room

Momentum is simple. More weight means more time and effort needed to slow the vehicle down. A trailer, in this case, is the extra weight and can change vehicle dynamics when coming to a stop. When using your Honda Ridgeline towing capacity for the first time or with a new type of load in tow, leave more braking distance than you would in normal driving conditions to prevent a dangerous misjudgment of braking capabilities.

Muller Honda Is Your Source for Tow-Ready Honda SUVs

It's not just the Ridgeline that offers massively versatile capabilities. From the Honda Pilot towing capacity to the Honda CR-V cargo room, at Muller Honda of Highland Park, you'll discover a great selection of Honda SUVs to meet all your day-to-day needs — whatever they may be. We're experts when it comes to all that these vehicles are capable of, and want to help you enjoy all yours offers to the fullest. Contact us today with any other questions on towing with your Ridgeline, or to find out which Honda SUV is perfect for your lifestyle.