Honda 2009 Pilot Owner's Manual page 450

Towing a Trailer
5. Check the gross combined weight.
Limit (4WD models): 9,579 lbs
(4,345 kg)
Limit (2WD models): 8,466 lbs
(3,840 kg)
Remember, maximum gross
combined weight should be
decreased 2 % for every 1,000 feet
(305 meters) of elevation.
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6. Check the weight of the hitched
trailer. Write this number down.
7. Check the weight of the unhitched
trailer. Limit: See page 442
8. Calculate the tongue load.
Subtract the weight in step 6 from
the weight in step 7.
Limit: See page 442 .
Recommended: see page 439
Range: 5-10% for boat trailers
8-15% for other trailers
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