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Honda Ridgeline
- Thread starter ken 120
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we have used the honda pilot to tow the cd-22 and no problem same drivetrain as the ridgeline 4500lb tow rating we tow a cc-23 now here in florida no problem as of yet we have an alum trl with 4whl disc brakes ive thought about upgrading to ridgeline for the extra 500lb but so far no need 10-11mpg towing the cc-23 about 11-13 towing the cd-22
Big Bad Ben
New member
We have the Ridgeline, but not the 22 (yet).
It is a very comfortable truck and tows 5,000 lbs easily.
If you are considering one the trunk is very useful as well as the side opening tailgate.
Just a note IF you are considering a USED Ridgeline:
The 2006 version was missing a wire on the trailer hitch harness - making the use of electric trailer brakes virtually useless.
From 2007 on this has been rectified.
The 2009 comes with a hitch installed - earlier years it and the harness were accessories.
It is a very comfortable truck and tows 5,000 lbs easily.
If you are considering one the trunk is very useful as well as the side opening tailgate.
Just a note IF you are considering a USED Ridgeline:
The 2006 version was missing a wire on the trailer hitch harness - making the use of electric trailer brakes virtually useless.
From 2007 on this has been rectified.
The 2009 comes with a hitch installed - earlier years it and the harness were accessories.
I have neither the Ridgeline....or a 22... But, I think something you may want to think about...if you are looking at buying a Ridgeline...or any other tow vehicle with you already having the 22....
is just how and where do you plan to tow your rig...and the "stuff" that goes with those trips. Keep total weight of tow vehicle, boat, trailer, and stuff in both..... in mind..... and the where ya going to tow in mind.
Knowing Jim, and having been blessed with visiting him and sharing some times in the Naple FL area on his CC23... (THANKS JIM..).... that town is pretty much at sea level, and pretty flat.... and I think Jim has shared with me...and some other boaters in our area that he may "yeild" a bit going on a real trip towing his boat with his Honda. Just a thought...
but... where all do you plan to tow, and .... how far... and what elevations?
Just a thought...as not all trips are the same. A short run about 25-50 miles is different than running north/south/east/west over some mountain ranges...and full, long days of travel.
Just some thoughts.... and you need to consider more than just the tow ratings. I do think Honda could have been one maker who had different tow ratings for different types of vehicles being towed...??? Different wind resistant numbers and things like that. Do take note of all your weight limits, found on the little tag on the door of most vehicles.
Happy Tow Vehicle Hunting.
Byrdman
is just how and where do you plan to tow your rig...and the "stuff" that goes with those trips. Keep total weight of tow vehicle, boat, trailer, and stuff in both..... in mind..... and the where ya going to tow in mind.
Knowing Jim, and having been blessed with visiting him and sharing some times in the Naple FL area on his CC23... (THANKS JIM..).... that town is pretty much at sea level, and pretty flat.... and I think Jim has shared with me...and some other boaters in our area that he may "yeild" a bit going on a real trip towing his boat with his Honda. Just a thought...
but... where all do you plan to tow, and .... how far... and what elevations?
Just a thought...as not all trips are the same. A short run about 25-50 miles is different than running north/south/east/west over some mountain ranges...and full, long days of travel.
Just some thoughts.... and you need to consider more than just the tow ratings. I do think Honda could have been one maker who had different tow ratings for different types of vehicles being towed...??? Different wind resistant numbers and things like that. Do take note of all your weight limits, found on the little tag on the door of most vehicles.
Happy Tow Vehicle Hunting.
Byrdman
I can't speak to the Honda, but I tow my CD-22 with a Toyota Sienna Minivan -- rated at 3500 lbs. I keep the boat light on long tows -- no fuel or water -- only necessary gear. With the low center of gravity, and the two axel trailer, it tows quite well. I keep the speed at around 60 MPH -- though the van can tow faster -- just safer at the speed limit.
Just got back from a 3200 mile trip (Ventura - Portland - San Juan Islands - Olympic National Park - Lake Tahoe). Certainly at altitude I lose some power, but had no problem towing up and down 6% grades. Just at RV speeds. Last summer we towed for 3000 miles as well.
Towing with a comparatively small car is not for everyone, and it requires constant mechanical vigilence and patience. I put a lot of time into making sure that the van is well serviced and well maintained in order to avoid problems (proper tires, brakes and bearings serviced, transmission serviced etc). Aside from a flat trailer tire, and difficulty pulling out at slippery (non-concreate) ramps due to the front wheel drive, the van has been a champ.
Matt
Just got back from a 3200 mile trip (Ventura - Portland - San Juan Islands - Olympic National Park - Lake Tahoe). Certainly at altitude I lose some power, but had no problem towing up and down 6% grades. Just at RV speeds. Last summer we towed for 3000 miles as well.
Towing with a comparatively small car is not for everyone, and it requires constant mechanical vigilence and patience. I put a lot of time into making sure that the van is well serviced and well maintained in order to avoid problems (proper tires, brakes and bearings serviced, transmission serviced etc). Aside from a flat trailer tire, and difficulty pulling out at slippery (non-concreate) ramps due to the front wheel drive, the van has been a champ.
Matt
If I were going tow one of my boats long distances with a marginal tow vehicle for that load, and especially in mountainous conditions, I'd get a extra transmission cooler built into a lager radiator, with a transmission temperature gauge added in, for good measure. (For automatic transmissions, of course.)
Joe. :teeth :thup
Joe. :teeth :thup
starcrafttom
Active member
two thing about towing with a smaller truck on hills. if you have a stick find a gear where you can hold 2/3 throttle and not loose speed. for my ford ranger it was 3rd gear at 45 or 2nd at 30 mph. At this slow speed but only 2/3 throttle I did not heat up. if you have to hold full throttle to keep the speed constant then you need to shift down. that last 1/3 of throttle will cause you to heat up. in a auto do the same thing by manually shifting, all autos will do it. this will keep the heat lower and save your tourqe converter as well. If you have over drive turn it off on the hills. Nothing worse then auto shifting up and down on a hill while you hold the throttle down to the floor. Also if you are topping a big hill and looking at a long descent, shift down one gear manually and let the motor and tyranny hold down most of your speed. Saves the brakes and rotors, keeps them from heating up. Hope this helps.
Never let other drives push you up or down a hill, play you own game and leave then to play theirs.
Never let other drives push you up or down a hill, play you own game and leave then to play theirs.
I towed my CD-22 with a Honda Ridgeline. You had to look in the mirrors to remind you you were towing a boat. The Jeanie P had your average day-trip storage weight added to the base weight of the boat.
Most of my towing was relatively flat but it handled with a little giddyap climbing the Francis Scott Key bridge near Baltimore with ease. The bridge is a fairly steep suspension bridge on interstate beltway.
I got 20 MPG highway, 15 MPG city and 12 MPG towing.
Allan
Most of my towing was relatively flat but it handled with a little giddyap climbing the Francis Scott Key bridge near Baltimore with ease. The bridge is a fairly steep suspension bridge on interstate beltway.
I got 20 MPG highway, 15 MPG city and 12 MPG towing.
Allan
Went and took a look at the Ridgeline. Nice looking set up. Did not get into the weeds with it....just sorta a rub and touch.
Many 1/2 ton trucks pulling CD 22s for sure.
Somebody help me with what does the boat/motor/trailer of their rig weigh? You know...the real no kidding weight as we travel with them.
Byrdman
Many 1/2 ton trucks pulling CD 22s for sure.
Somebody help me with what does the boat/motor/trailer of their rig weigh? You know...the real no kidding weight as we travel with them.
Byrdman
Big Bad Ben
New member
Sea Wolf":2d1qox4h said:If I were going tow one of my boats long distances with a marginal tow vehicle for that load, and especially in mountainous conditions, I'd get a extra transmission cooler built into a lager radiator, with a transmission temperature gauge added in, for good measure. (For automatic transmissions, of course.)
Joe. :teeth :thup
The Ridgeline has a transmission cooler installed from the factory as standard equipment - no temp gauge, though.
Just an FYI.
Big Bad Ben":30czd9be said:Sea Wolf":30czd9be said:If I were going tow one of my boats long distances with a marginal tow vehicle for that load, and especially in mountainous conditions, I'd get a extra transmission cooler built into a lager radiator, with a transmission temperature gauge added in, for good measure. (For automatic transmissions, of course.)
Joe. :teeth :thup
The Ridgeline has a transmission cooler installed from the factory as standard equipment - no temp gauge, though.
Just an FYI.
Thanks, Ben. I wasn't implying that the Ridgeline or any other vehicle was marginal, just that some folks do try to tow with the minimum capable vehicle, and when thats is the case, then my advice is to ......
Thanks!
Joe. :teeth :thup
I agree with Joe on this -- the minivan is surely the smallest capacity vehicle one could reasonably tow a 22 with. My last tow vehicle was a Ford Explorer -- also a low capacity tow vehicle. The Explorer had the tranny overheat while chugging up the grade in Shasta (just north of Joe on Hwy 5). When I got the Sienna I went to my local tranny shop to have a cooler installed -- and was pleasantly surprised when after examining the van the mechanic told me there already was a factory installed tranny cooler. The van makes the same trip annually -- Hwy 5 So Cal to Portland -- loaded and towing a travel trailer or the boat -- and has never gotten close to overheating. I attribute that to the tranny cooler.
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