Towing A Trailer; Towing Load Limits; Total Trailer Weight; Tongue Load - Honda ODYSSEY 2020 Owner's Manual

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6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be
transferred to your vehicle. Consult the Owner's Manual to determine
how this reduces the available cargo and luggage load capacity of your
vehicle.
In addition, the total weight of the vehicle, all occupants, accessories,
cargo, and trailer tongue load must not exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating (GVWR) or the Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR). Both are on a label
on the driver's doorjamb.
Overloading or improper loading can affect handling and stability and
cause a crash in which you can be hurt or killed.
Follow all load limits and other loading guidelines in this guide.
The headlight aim on your vehicle was set by the factory, and does not need
to be adjusted. However, if you regularly carry heavy items in the cargo area
or tow a trailer, have the aiming readjusted at your dealer or by a qualified
technician.

Towing a Trailer

Your vehicle can tow a trailer if you carefully observe the load limits, use the
proper equipment, and follow the towing guidelines. See the Owner's Manual at
owners.honda.com (U.S.) or honda.ca (Canada) for more information.
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Towing Load Limits

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Total trailer weight

Do not exceed the maximum allowable
weight of the trailer, cargo and
everything in or on it shown in the table.
Towing loads in excess of this can
seriously affect vehicle handling and
performance and can damage the
engine and drivetrain.
Each weight limit is calculated based on the following conditions:
• Occupants fill seats from the front of the vehicle to the back.
• Each occupant weights 150 lbs (68 kg).
• Each occupant has 17.6 lbs (8 kg) cargo in the cargo area.
Any additional weight, cargo or accessories reduce the maximum trailer
weight and maximum tongue load.

Tongue Load

The weight of the tongue with a fully loaded trailer on the hitch should be
approximately:
10% of the total trailer weight.
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