Acura 2008 MDX Owner's Manual page 374

Towing a Trailer
6. Check the weight of the hitched
trailer. Write this number down.
368
7. Check the weight of the unhitched
trailer. Limit: See page 366
8. Calculate the tongue load.
Subtract the weight in step 6 from
the weight in step 7.
Limit: See page 366 .
Recommended: see page 364
Range: 5-10% for boat trailers
8-15% for other trailers
Towing Equipment and
Accessories
Towing generally requires a variety
of supplemental equipment. To
ensure the best quality, we
recommend that you purchase Acura
equipment whenever possible.
Your dealer offers a trailer package
that includes a hitch, a ball mount,
. and a wiring harness.
Discuss any additional needs with
your trailer sales or rental agency,
and make sure all equipment is
properly installed, maintained, and
. also meets state, federal, province,
and local regulations.