Honda RIDGELINE 2024 Owner's Manual page 350

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uuTowing a TraileruTowing Preparation
How to weigh the trailer loads using the public scale
Check each weight in the order indicated as shown.
Refer to the table on the right for each weight's limit except for the tongue load.
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1. Front gross axle weight.
2. Gross vehicle weight.
3. Rear gross axle weight.
• If you cannot weigh the rear axle, subtract 1 from 2.
• The maximum gross combined weight (4) decreases by 2% for every 1,000 feet
(305 meters) of elevation.
• To calculate the tongue load, subtract 5 from 6.
• Refer to the trailer owner's manual for additional information.
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4. Gross combined weight.
5. Hitched trailer weight.
6. Unhitched trailer weight.
1How to weigh the trailer loads using the public scale
Fully load the vehicle and trailer. An attendant who
watches the scale is needed as all occupants should
stay in the vehicle.
Weight limit
Front gross axle
3,131 lbs (1,420 kg)
Gross vehicle
6,019 lbs (2,730 kg)
Rear gross axle
3,263 lbs (1,480 kg)
Gross combined
10,031 lbs (4,550 kg)
If a public scale is not available, add the estimated
weight of your cargo load to the weight of your
trailer (as quoted by the manufacturer), and then
measure the tongue load with an appropriate scale or
tongue gauge or estimate it based on cargo
distribution.

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