Can a Weight Distribution Hitch Be Used with a 2012 Honda Pilot

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What weight distribution hitch would you recommend for 2012 Honda Pilot?

asked by: Brian S

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Hey Brian, thanks for reaching out!

Your 2012 Honda Pilot has a unibody frame and according to page 544 of your owner's manual Honda doesn't recommend you use on either.

Since this is the case, I recommend installing the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System # THROD2 as an alternative way to help out with any sag you might get from trailer towing.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Brian S.

8/30/2024

Thanks. What sway control system would you recommend with the Timbren Rear Suspension Enhancement System # THROD2 for my 2012 Pilot EXL?

Jon G.

8/31/2024

@BrianS For sway control you'll have 2 different options; a traditional friction sway control like the Curt # 17200 which comes in the Kit # C57DR, or an electric sway control like the Curt True Course # C94VV that activates the brakes slightly to help correct sway. The friction sway control is more cost-effective, but it is one that you have to disengage in order to back up so that's a trade-off you'll have to take into account.

Answer 1

For your 2014 Honda Pilot we do have suspension enhancement I can recommend. But we do not have any air setups. What you would want is the Timbren kit part #THROD2 which is a confirmed fit for your vehicle. The added benefit to this kit is that it…

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Answer 2

Pertaining to the Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution Hitch #RE34FR, the head itself without a ball is about 20 lbs. The shank is about 25 lbs. The ball itself would be 3 lbs. Each spring bar is about 12 lbs apiece.

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Answer 3

There isn't a left and a right. The unit is set up for the right side of the trailer, when adding a second, you'll turn the lever to the 'off' position, loosen the adjustment bolt and slide out and flip the slide bar so the socket is…

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Answer 4

Your camper is not too light for a weight distribution system and the Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution item #RE34FR will work on your trailer. This system works with trailer's that have a tongue weight between 200 lbs and 600 lbs. The…

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Answer 5

Yes, you will. The Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution System item #RE34FR has built in sway control that will keep your trailer in line with your Ram when you make sudden moves or get passed on the highway by a semi. This system has a tongue…

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Answer 6

Since you are towing with a 2015 Toyota Sienna I strongly recommended using a weight distribution system. Weight distribution systems should be used when the trailer being towed weighs 50% or more of the vehicles weight. It looks like your 2014 Jayco…

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Answer 7

The Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution part #RE34FR only comes with a 2-5/16" hitch ball but you can purchase a 2" and swap it out yourself using the 2" Hitch Ball part #A-90. If you don't have the tools to swap it out just…

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Answer 8

The best way to pick out a weight distribution system is to base it off of the loaded tongue weight of the setup when it is loaded and ready to tow. This figure also includes the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. I attached…

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Answer 9

Choosing a ball mount with the proper rise or drop is not an exact science. I typically recommend allowing for 1 to 2 inches for sag once the trailer is coupled. This figure can increase of decrease depending on the trailer tongue weight and the…

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Answer 10

The Reese Weight Distribution System w Shank - Round Bar part #RE34FR does not utilize friction sway control. It is simply a weight distribution system that will redistribute the weight of your setup with the spring bars which will help to reduce…

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Answer 11

Yes, the Reese Friction Sway Control Kit #83660 can be used with the Reese Pro Round Bar Weight Distribution #RE34FR. You may need to move the brackets back on the weight distribution hitch to get the ball for the sway control at its 24" center…

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Answer 12

Generally, switching to a weight distribution hitch with anti-sway built in is going to provide a much better towing experience; you're also going to find that these combined systems like the Fastway E2 #FA94-00-0600 will allow you to backup…

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