Using Weight Distribution System On 2012 Honda Ridgeline

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i it safe to tow re front wheel drive any safety concern,s ? i pull a 3000 lbs travel trailer trail light 23 ft my curent vehicle is a 2010 mazda b 4000 and it handles really well

asked by: A V

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Honda specifically states in the Owners Manual that they do not recommend using a weight distribution system on a Ridgeline. Honda states that an improperly adjusted W/D system can reduce steering, handling and braking performance (paraphrase from owners manual.)

Does this mean that a properly adjusted system is okay? Good question. I would recommend checking with your Honda Dealer for clarification. We cannot recommend anything that would contradict the vehicle manufacturer recommendations.

If you decide to use a system, you will need to ensure that the trailer does not exceed the towing capacity of your Ridgeline, which is 5000 lbs if your vehicle is equipped with the tow package. In order to choose the correct W/D system, you will need to know the fully loaded and ready to tow tongue weight of your trailer. The weight of anything stored in the truck bed behind the rear axle also needs to be considered as tongue weight.

If the 3000 lb figure represents the fully loaded and ready to tow weight of the trailer, 10 to 15 percent of that figure, 300-450 lbs would be your likely tongue weight figure. If this is the case, I would recommend the Reese Steadi-Flex system, part # RP66558. The system is designed for trailers with tongue weights ranging from 400-600 lbs, which should be perfect for your application. The weight distributing shank is included, but the properly sized trailer ball with a 1 inch diameter threaded shank is sold separately. For a 2 inch diameter ball, use part # 63845 or # 63847 for a 2-5/16 inch ball.

I have linked you to our Weight Distribution FAQ page, as well as an article that describes various methods of determining your ready to tow trailer tongue weight.

expert reply by: Mike L

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If you are using a weight distribution system like the Reese Steadi-Flex, part #RP66558, and the front end of your truck is too high, it sounds like you may be using a system that isn't rated high enough for the tongue weight of your trailer. I…

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If my calculations are correct or at least close then if the trailer is loaded to the maximum of 3,260 pounds and the tongue weight is roughly 11 percent of the gross trailer weight then at the max trailer weight the tongue weight would be around 570…

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Answer 3

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 4

For sag from towing a trailer the best recommendation I can make is actually a weight distribution system. Suspension enhancement will help level your truck while towing. But the advantage to a weight distribution system is that it levels the vehicle…

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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Since you are using a weight distribution system like the Curt MV Weight Distribution System #C17052 you will need a Reese Pole-Tongue Adapter #RP58393 that is designed for use with the chain style hangers. This has the structure to support the…

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In order to install the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System #EQ37140ET on your EZ Loader Trailer that features a single straight tongue, you will need to use the Pole-Tongue Adapter #EQ95-01-5950. This adapter is specifically designed for trailers…

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Answer 9

Hello again Paul; I read that as you wanted to install the batteries and the solar, not that you already had the solar installed, so sorry about that. A DC/DC converter will certainly protect the alternator but whether or not it is necessary is…

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What you're seeing is the Shark fin style camera mount for a Furrion Vision S system like the #FOS05TASF but it looks like the camera was removed. You can install a new Furrion system by plugging the new camera to the existing wire and attaching…

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Answer 11

The two sizes you mentioned are different balls. The larger size typically has higher capacities and fits couplers that are designed for it's size. The 2 inch size is typically seen in lighter duty applications. You have to match the correct size…

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We can definitely get you set up with a weight distribution hitch for your 2024 Forest River Ibex 19QBS. It has an unloaded hitch weight (also called tongue weight) of 458 lbs like you said, and with a GVWR of 5,328 its loaded hitch weight will be…

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