Honda pilot
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Topic: Honda pilot
Posted By: RMP
Subject: Honda pilot
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2017 at 4:04pm
| just got a 182g and a awd Honda Pilot to pull it. Seems to do fine .anyone else using a similar set up ? |
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Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2017 at 4:13pm
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I pulled an RP172 with a 2010 4WD Pilot for a few years. Much lighter than the 182g. If you stay on level ground a low altitude you'll be fine. Mountain passes at altitude will be harder. My Pilot pulled the 172 up to 10000+ feet in the Colorado Rockies but i was in second, and sometimes first, gear. Just monitor your transmission temperature.
------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: RMP
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2017 at 5:19pm
| Had a tran cooler put on. Hope that helps. Cause I go to the Rockies a lot |
Posted By: CharlieM
Date Posted: 21 Oct 2017 at 11:36pm
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Not sure what model and year Pilot you have but the 2010 4WD came with the trans cooler. You still should add a transmission oil temperature monitor such as the ScanGauge. Don't trust the idiot light. https://www.amazon.com/ScanGauge-Automotive-Computer-Customizable-Real-Time/dp/B000AAMY86/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1508646777&sr=8-3&keywords=scangauge&th=1 - https://www.amazon.com/ScanGauge-Automotive-Computer-Customizable-Real-Time/dp/B000AAMY86/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1508646777&sr=8-3&keywords=scangauge&th=1 ------------- Charlie Northern Colorado OLD: 2013 RP-172, 2010 Honda Pilot 3.5L 4WD PRESENT: 2014 Camplite 21RBS, 2013 Supercharged Tacoma 4L V6 4WD |
Posted By: PilotPodder
Date Posted: 22 Oct 2017 at 2:16pm
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I towed a 171 (2400lbs dry weight) last year with a 2014 Pilot 4WD that had the tran cooler. I also added a brake controller. It worked well, but I did have an E2 Weight Distribution Hitch and never hit the mountains. It was still just an okay towing experience, with lots of engine rev and low gas mileage. I think mainly because of the Pilots short wheel base it isn't great at towing. Also, you can't put too much in the back of the Pilot without lowering the towing capacity. Just don't pass up gas stations given the gas tank size! Here is a thread to read: http://www.piloteers.org/forums/114-2016-third-generation-pilot/123682-towing-capacities-towing-trailer.html - Honda Pilot Towing ~PP ------------- Portage, MI — 2017 RPod 179 - sold / 2017 Toyota Tundra — https://johnmarucci.com/r-pod-video-list/ - My RPod YouTube Videos |
Posted By: MadCity
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 4:10pm
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We have a 2008 Pilot AWD and tow a 176T with it. It works fine. I towed it back from the dealer 450 miles, mostly interstate at 75mph, without any problems. Of course you NEED a WDH/Anti-sway and the consensus is a Fastway e2. It's the one I use and it works swimmingly. I towed the trailer when I first got it about 10 miles down the road to a menards parking lot using a straight ball mount so I could install the E2 hitch in the parking lot. Those 10 miles were a nightmare. I can't imagine driving any distance without the E2. As far as gas mileage, I believe it was around 9mpg. Pretty dismal. But, the pilot is what we have and it's paid for and I don't want to buy anything else right now. The towing capacity of the pilot is basically what lead us to the light-weight R-POD. Also be prepared to spend your time in the right lane, especially up any noticeable incline. You'll get to the top without any worries, just expect it to take a little while longer. You definitely need a trans cooler as well. Don't even think of towing without one. I also installed a power steering cooler while I was at it, just for good measure. There is lots of debate on whether that is needed, but since I had the front end of the Pilot apart anyway, I added it. It was just a handful of dollars and a little bit of extra time to install.  ------------- 2018 R-Pod 176T 2008 Honda Pilot AWD |
Posted By: StephenH
Date Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 7:06pm
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Limit your speed to 60 mph and you will go farther and your wallet will not be so empty at the end of the trip. You will also feel more relaxed when you get where you are going.
------------- StephenH Happy is the man that findeth wisdom,... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=7712 - ouR escaPOD mods Former RPod 179 Current Cherokee Grey Wolf 24 JS |
Posted By: mjlrpod
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2017 at 1:53pm
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I was towing my 172 home this morning, and looked down in horror to realize i was driving at about 82 m.p.h. I had about 12 trips this year, and with each trip i get more and more comfortable pulling the pod. I almost dont even think of it anymore. I was pretty upset at myself when i saw that i was traveling that fast, and made sure i stayed at 65 or less after that. Staying at 60 - 65 used to be a given for me, I agree with that speed recommendation. ------------- 2017.5 Rp-172 2020 R-pod 195 2015 Frontier sv 4.0L 6cyl I'll be rpodding |
Posted By: Leo B
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2017 at 2:02pm
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+1 with StephenH ------------- Leo & Melissa Bachand 2017 Ford F150 2021 Vista Cruiser 19 csk Previously owned 2015 Rpod 179 2010 Rpod 171 |
Posted By: GlueGuy
Date Posted: 29 Oct 2017 at 11:12pm
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California limits vehicles with trailers to the double nickle. ------------- bp 2017 R-Pod 179 Hood River 2015 Ford F150 SuperCrew 4WD 3.5L Ecoboost |
Posted By: mcarter
Date Posted: 30 Oct 2017 at 9:24am
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AAA has a law digest that has a section on maximum trailer speeds by state and in Canada. Some are confusing, some are simple. ------------- Mike Carter 2015 178 " I had the right to remain silent, I just didn't have the ability." |