2008 Honda Element Owner's Manual - Page 178

Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer To achieve a proper tongue load, start by loading 60 % of the load toward the front of the trailer and 40 % toward the rear, then re-adjust the load as needed. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all occupants, all accessories, all cargo, and the tongue load is: 4,450 lbs (2,020 kg) Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR): The maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, all occupants, all accessories, all cargo, and the tongue load must not exceed: 2,300 lbs (1,045 kg) on the front axle 2,205 lbs (1,000 kg) on the rear axle Checking Loads The best way to confirm that all loads are within limits is to check them at a public scale. Using a suitable scale or a special tongue load gauge, check the tongue load the first time you set up a towing combination (a fully-loaded vehicle and trailer), then recheck the tongue load whenever the conditions change. 174 2008 Element