[Rhodes22-list] Ridgeline Test Drive

[ROGER PIHLAJA]

Don,

If you are that worried about the Ridgeline’s towing ability, why don’t you check if the dealer will allow a test tow with your boat and trailer?  Personally, I find the towing part of any boat trip just a means to an end, something that must be done in order to get to the fun part.  At best, you’re driving a rig that’s 2 to 2-1/2 X longer than you normally drive, 2X as heavy, subject to cross winds, huge blind spots, much less maneuverable, much harder to park, harder to back up, and takes longer to stop.  It’s not my idea of a good time.  The manufacturers tow rating is always conservative.  If the tow vehicle is rated to tow your boat; then, it will.  The question is, can you live with the tow vehicle the other 99.9% of the time when you are not towing?

Roger Pihlaja
SV Dynamic Equilibrium

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> On Dec 22, 2018, at 11:55 PM, Donald Simons via Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org> wrote:
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> We test drove a 2019 Ridgeline today and were impressed.  But, it's difficult to evaluate how well it will tow.  Although some people have responded in a previous thread, has anyone specifically towed their Rhodes with a dual-axle trailer in hilly countryside with a late model Ridgeline?  I'm also thinking about a Nissan Pathfinder or possibly a Titan. The Titan will certainly handle this load, but it also means a large vehicle for everyday driving.  Any opinions are welcome.
> Don Simons,Ithaca, NY
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