[Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Towing

[Graham Stewart]

I think you should be alright towing with the Honda for easy shorter trips.
If you plan to tow a heavily loaded boat long distances through hilly
terrain it might be inadequate. I’m no expert. Just someone who towed short
 distances with a Pilot.
Graham

On Mon, Sep 11, 2023 at 6:03 PM Luis Guzman <luis.guzman.ve at gmail.com>
wrote:

> I’m sorry, here is the towing capacity according to Honda:
>
> Towing Capacity (lbs., 2WD / 4WD) 3500 / 4500t
>
> Mine is a 2006 Honda Pilot EX-L with 2 wheel drive.
>
> Luis A. Guzmán II
> http://www.TropicalMinds.com
> 941 580-1577
>
> > On 11 Sep 2023, at 15:06, Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > It varies by the configuration of the Honda Pilot. Review the following
> > link:
> > https://towstats.com/honda-pilot-towing-capacity/
> >
> > Mike
> > s/v Wind Lass ('91)
> > Nissequogue River, NY
> > I’d rather be sailing :~)
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf Of
> Lowe,
> > Rob
> > Sent: Monday, September 11, 2023 4:32 PM
> > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Towing
> >
> > I think the Pilot might be able to handle 5,000 pounds.  It about the
> same
> > build as my Ridgeline, which will handle 5,000 pounds.  Maybe the tow
> rig is
> > not as robust as the one on my truck.
> >
> > Rob
> > ________________________________
> > From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of
> Graham
> > Stewart <gstewart.gm at gmail.com>
> > Sent: Monday, September 11, 2023 3:46 PM
> > To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Towing
> >
> > Are you sure that the towing capacity is only 2300 lbs? My Pilot had
> double
> > that capacity and was able to handle the boat comfortably.
> > Graham Stewart
> > Agile
> >
> > On Mon, Sep 11, 2023 at 3:27 PM Luis Guzman <luis.guzman.ve at gmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> I’m wondering if I can tow my 1983 Rhodes 22 using a Honda Pilot Ex
> >> which has a towing capacity of 2300 lbs.
> >>
> >> The trailer is a one axle triad.
> >>
> >> Thanks for your help.
> >>
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