2008 Honda Pilot Owner's Manual - Page 226

Main Menu Table Of Contents Towing a Trailer Estimating Loads The best way to confirm that all loads are within limits is to check them at a public scale. For public scales in your area, check your local phone book, or contact your trailer dealer or rental agency for assistance. To help ensure a safe drive to a scale, or if you cannot get to a public scale, we recommend that you estimate your total trailer weight and tongue load as described. To Estimate the Total Trailer Weight To Estimate the Tongue Load 1. Park the vehicle on level ground. 2. Measure from the ground to the bottom of the trailer hitch. 3. Connect the fully loaded trailer to the hitch. 4. Measure again from the ground to the same spot on the bottom of the hitch. 5. Subtract the second measurement from the first measurement, then refer to the following table. If the difference is: 1 ½'' 2 ¼'' 3'' 3 ¾'' Estimated tongue load is: 150 lbs (68 kg) 250 lbs (114 kg) 350 lbs (160 kg) 450 lbs (205 kg) If the difference is more than 3 ¾ inch, you have too much load on the tongue. Redistribute the load or remove cargo as needed. Add the weight of your trailer (as quoted by the manufacturer) with everything in or on the trailer. Then check the tables on page 223 to make sure you do not exceed the limit for your conditions. 222 2008 Pilot