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7. Check the weight of the unhitched
trailer. Limit: See page
8. Calculate the tongue load.
Subtract the weight in step 6 from
the weight in step 7.
Limit: See page 297 .
Recommended: see page
Range: 5-15% for boat trailers
10-15% 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
Honda equipment whenever possible.
Your dealer offers trailer packages
that include a ball mount, hitch plug,
297 . and hitch pin. A wiring harness kit is
also available from your dealer.
Discuss any additional needs with
your trailer sales or rental agency,
and make sure all equipment is
297 . properly installed, maintained, and
also meets state, federal, province,
and local regulations.
Towing a Trailer
Hitch
Read the trailer manufacturer's
instructions, and select the
appropriate draw bar for the height
of the trailer you will be towing.
Weight Distributing Hitch
A weight distributing hitch is not
recommended for use with your
vehicle, as an improperly adjusted
weight distributing hitch may reduce
handling, stability, and braking
performance.
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