Honda 2008 Pilot Owner's Manual page 228

Towing a Trailer
Estimating Loads
The best way to confirm that all
loads are within limits is to check
them at a public scale.
For public scales in your area, check
your local phone book, or contact
your trailer dealer or rental agency
for assistance.
To help ensure a safe drive to a scale,
or if you cannot get to a public scale,
we recommend that you estimate
your total trailer weight and tongue
load as described.
To Estimate the Total Trailer Weight
Add the weight of your trailer (as
quoted by the manufacturer) with
everything in or on the trailer. Then
check the tables on page 223
make sure you do not exceed the
limit for your conditions.
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To Estimate the Tongue Load
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Measure from the ground to the
bottom of the trailer hitch.
3. Connect the fully loaded trailer to
the hitch.
4. Measure again from the ground to
the same spot on the bottom of the
hitch.
5. Subtract the second measurement
from the first measurement, then
refer to the following table.
to
If the Estimated
difference is: tongue load is:
1 ½'' 150 lbs (68 kg)
2 ¼'' 250 lbs (114 kg)
3'' 350 lbs (160 kg)
3 ¾'' 450 lbs (205 kg)
If the difference is more than 3 ¾
inch, you have too much load on the
tongue. Redistribute the load or
remove cargo as needed.