I like how the back seats fold too.....can fit stuff back there and easy for cleaning....

 

I thought this thing could tow 5000lbs..... enough to tow an S??

 

it has a towing capacity of 5000 lbs - I think that means a structural limit - whether the engine can handle it is another story.

 

5,000 X 75% = 3,750 pounds.
Those who know, do not tow more than ~75% of what a vehicle is rated for.

At 3,750 pounds total if the trailer weighs 750 to 1,000 that is 3,000 to 2,750 pounds for the boat, or should I say dingy?



There are some who will because they don't believe in a safety margin, however, I have been in a situation where the trailer was wagging the truck and having lived through it, I'm not putting myself in that situation ever again, thus my Titan is on order.
9,500 X 75% = 7,125 pounds.
That is more than enough, and will even allow me to go to a nice enclosed trailer someday.

 

So it COULD tow an S2000 then

 

I don't know Doug, they rated the Ridgeline at 5000lb with 4 people, full tank of gas and 150lb of cargo.

Most manufacturers rate max towing based on 1/2 tank of gas, driver only, and no cargo.

I think you could safely bump it up to 85% of full tow and not have a problem.

People have already towed cars on double axle trailers with it and said it towed them great.

I've checked it out at the dealer several times, but don't have time for a test drive for another couple of weeks.

The question is: Green or Black?

 

Personally I wouldn't buy a Honda to tow anything. Their slushboxes are fragile enough as it is. If you toast your gearbox towing a boat, the assho-le dealership will probably accuse you of racing your Ridgeline.

 

thanks guys...some good opionins on the Ridgeline....Doug I'd have to agree that I wonder what Honda designers were thinking aobut not haveing a locking mechanism on the back tailgate. Maybe they just forgot about it.

I'd like to take one for a test drive.

 

i love the green/tan.

At the local pembroke honda, they have a black/tan - with tint, chrome wheels, chrome trim....looks awsome.

 

It "could" but there is no way in hell I would do it. It has nothing to do with the quality of the Ridgeline, it is just that it is not built to be a monster tow vehicle as that is not its objective. You could ride your bike to California, but I'm not sure COULD is the appropriate question...