Towing A Trailer - Honda 2009 Ridgeline Owner's Manual

Towing a Trailer

Checking Loads
To accurately check your loads at
the public scale, the vehicle and
trailer should be fully loaded, and all
occupants should stay in the vehicle
while the attendant watches the
scale.
1. Check the front gross axle weight.
Limit: 3,105 lbs (1,410 kg)
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2. Check the gross vehicle weight.
Limit: 6,050 lbs (2,745 kg)
3. Check the rear gross axle weight.
Limit: 3,252 lbs (1,475 kg)
4. If you cannot weigh the rear axle
directly, you can calculate the rear
gross axle weight by subtracting
the weight in step 1 from the
weight in step 2.
Limit: 2,945 lbs (1,335 kg)
5. Check the gross combined weight.
Limit: 10,088 lbs (4,575 kg)
Remember, maximum gross Remember, maximum gross
combined weight should be combined weight should be
decreased 2 % for every 1,000 feet decreased 2 % for every 1,000 feet
(305 meters) of elevation. (305 meters) of elevation.
6. Check the weight of the hitched
trailer. Write this number down.