Towing Capacities of 2007 Honda Ridgeline

Updated 08/13/2020 | Published 03/01/2017

Question:

I purchased my 07 Ridgeline used last year and believe that it is a factory unit. Can anyone tell me what capacity specs it has as I will be towing a trailer with 4200 lbs and a tongue weight of around 420lbs? Thanks

asked by: Dave M

Expert Reply:

The owners manual will be the final authority on the towing capacities of your 2007 Honda Ridgeline. From the research I did on your vehicle it looks to have a 5,000 lb total trailer weight capacity and a 500 lb tongue weight capacity.

The Curt hitch part # 13385 that we offer that is a fit for your 2007 Honda Ridgeline has the same capacities as well.

expert reply by: Jameson C

Dave R.

2/26/2020

Is it normal for the Ridgeline transmission to shift down then back up seemingly frequent while towing.

Chris R.

2/27/2020

It's completely normal for the transmission on your Ridgeline to shift up and down while towing. You likely will notice it more when going up/down hills and accelerating. This also wouldn't be unique to just the Honda Ridgeline.

Dave R.

2/27/2020

Is there any way to lock it in 4 gear?I know the push button on the shifter holds it in 3 Rd.

Chris R.

2/28/2020

I don't think there's a way to lock your Ridgeline into 4th gear. I would hesitate to lock the truck into a certain gear when towing anyway, as this could lead to issues with the transmission depending on how hard you're pushing the truck. I pulled up the owner's manual for the 2007 Ridgeline and the only note with regards to gears during towing is that it does say NOT to use D3 when pulling a trailer under normal conditions on level roads. You can switch to D3 when going slowly down a hill if needed.

Dave R.

2/28/2020

Thanks, good to know.Ill let you know how it goes.

Chris R.

2/28/2020

No problem. Don't hesitate to reach back out of anything else comes up!

If R.

8/4/2020

If you have a stronger towing hitch can the 07 RT 4 wd tow 5600 solair pull behind 2019 camper by forest river

Chris R.

8/13/2020

You will always be limited by the capacity of the vehicle. So even if you upgrade to a higher-rated hitch, the 5,000 pound towing capacity mentioned above for the Ridgeline still needs to be adhered to.