R-pod Owners Forum : Honda pilot http://www.rpod-owners.com/ This is an XML content feed of; R-pod Owners Forum : General non-pod discussion : Honda pilot Copyright (c) 2006-2009 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:48:45 +0000 Mon, 30 Oct 2017 09:24:23 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 9.64 360 www.rpod-owners.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=10826 R-pod Owners Forum http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png http://www.rpod-owners.com/ Honda pilot : AAA has a law digest that has... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10826&PID=101515#101515 Author: mcarter
Subject: 10826
Posted: 30 Oct 2017 at 9:24am

AAA has a law digest that has a section on maximum trailer speeds by state and in Canada. Some are confusing, some are simple.]]> Mon, 30 Oct 2017 09:24:23 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10826&PID=101515#101515 Honda pilot : California limits vehicles with... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10826&PID=101503#101503 Author: GlueGuy
Subject: 10826
Posted: 29 Oct 2017 at 11:12pm

California limits vehicles with trailers to the double nickle.]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2017 23:12:08 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10826&PID=101503#101503 Honda pilot : +1 with StephenH http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10826&PID=101479#101479 Author: Leo B
Subject: 10826
Posted: 29 Oct 2017 at 2:02pm

+1 with StephenH]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2017 14:02:26 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10826&PID=101479#101479 Honda pilot : I was towing my 172 home this... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10826&PID=101478#101478 Author: mjlrpod
Subject: 10826
Posted: 29 Oct 2017 at 1:53pm

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.]]> Sun, 29 Oct 2017 13:53:45 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10826&PID=101478#101478 Honda pilot : Limit your speed to 60 mph and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10826&PID=101418#101418 Author: StephenH
Subject: 10826
Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 7:06pm

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.]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2017 19:06:01 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10826&PID=101418#101418 Honda pilot : We have a 2008 Pilot AWD and... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10826&PID=101407#101407 Author: MadCity
Subject: 10826
Posted: 27 Oct 2017 at 4:10pm

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.

]]> Fri, 27 Oct 2017 16:10:21 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10826&PID=101407#101407 Honda pilot : I towed a 171 (2400lbs dry weight)... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10826&PID=101218#101218 Author: PilotPodder
Subject: 10826
Posted: 22 Oct 2017 at 2:16pm

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: 

Honda Pilot Towing

~PP
]]> Sun, 22 Oct 2017 14:16:37 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10826&PID=101218#101218 Honda pilot : Not sure what model and year Pilot... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10826&PID=101202#101202 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 10826
Posted: 21 Oct 2017 at 11:36pm

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 ]]> Sat, 21 Oct 2017 23:36:49 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10826&PID=101202#101202 Honda pilot : Had a tran cooler put on. Hope... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10826&PID=101184#101184 Author: RMP
Subject: 10826
Posted: 21 Oct 2017 at 5:19pm

Had a tran cooler put on. Hope that helps. Cause I go to the Rockies a lot ]]> Sat, 21 Oct 2017 17:19:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10826&PID=101184#101184 Honda pilot : I pulled an RP172 with a 2010... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10826&PID=101181#101181 Author: CharlieM
Subject: 10826
Posted: 21 Oct 2017 at 4:13pm

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. ]]> Sat, 21 Oct 2017 16:13:55 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10826&PID=101181#101181 Honda pilot : just got a 182g and a awd Honda... http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10826&PID=101180#101180 Author: RMP
Subject: 10826
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 ?]]> Sat, 21 Oct 2017 16:04:35 +0000 http://www.rpod-owners.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=10826&PID=101180#101180