2024 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacity

The Honda Ridgeline is one of the most versatile vehicles on the market in 2024. The Ridgeline is the perfect blend offering a comfortable riding experience with the capability and function of a pickup truck. While the engine in a Honda Ridgeline doesn’t offer the power to win a heads-up battle against larger competitors like the Ford F-150 or Chevrolet Silverado, the Ridgeline is more than capable of hauling a lot of everyday towing cargo. 

One of the most common uses for a pickup truck is to haul cargo. But how much can they tow and how much weight capacity do you need in your pickup truck? In this article, we will explore the towing capacity on the 2024 Honda Ridgeline to help determine if the truck is up for the workloads that you’ll be using it.

How Much Can The 2024 Honda Ridgeline Tow?

When properly equipped, the 2024 Honda Ridgeline can tow up to 5,000 pounds. This 5,000 pound towing capacity is consistent across all of the trim levels offered on the 2024 Ridgeline. This towing capability is enough to haul trailers, boats or other equipment you may need to pull. Have a weekend getaway? The Ridgeline is more than capable of pulling an averaged size camper behind it. 

Towing Capacity By Trim Level

Engine and Transmission

The 2024 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a 3.5L V6 engine that can produce up to 280 horsepower and 262 lb-ft of torque. This engine is paired with a nine-speed automatic transmission that helps to ensure a smooth and steady ride and acceleration even while trailering a load. The i-VTM4 All-Wheel Drive drivetrain also provides excellent traction and stability to support the maximum towing capability. 

Factors Influencing Towing Capacity

There are several factors that influence the towing capability of any vehicle. These include engine type, drivetrain, tires, brakes and even the weight of the passengers and cargo.

Another important factor to consider beyond just towing capacity is the tongue load that will be placed on the vehicle. This is the downward force that is applied directly to the towing hitch, a critical factor when determining your vehicle’s ability to tow any load. The Ridgeline can support a maximum tongue load up to 600 lbs. When hitching your trailer, you’ll need to ensure that the tongue load is appropriately balanced to keep your front tires firmly on the ground. A general rule of the thumb is to keep the tongue load at 15% or less of the total trailer weight.

Required Towing Equipment

Another consideration before you begin your towing journey is the equipment required in order to safely tow a load of any size. For the 2024 Honda Ridgeline, you’ll need to ensure your vehicle is equipped with the towing package offered by the manufacturer.

Tow Hitch: You’ll need the integrated class III tow hitch and 7-pin connector. 

Trailer Brakes: For trailers over 1,000 pounds, Honda recommends using a separate trailer actuated braking system. The 7-pin connector is useful here to provide power to the trailer brakes, lights and turn signals.

Wiring Harness: Ensure that your Ridgeline is using the correct wiring harness to connect to your trailer’s lights and brakes in order to stay compliant with towing regulations.

Conclusion

The 2024 Honda Ridgeline is a perfect vehicle for drivers who value a safe and comfortable ride with the performance and capability of a pickup truck. While it won’t out tow larger pickups on the market, the 5,000 pounds of towing capacity is enough to tow most of the commonly towed items like a trailer, boat or camper. If you have any questions about how to safely tow behind your Honda Ridgeline, feel free to send us a message and we can answer any question you may have. 

2024 Honda Ridgeline at Honda of Middleburg Heights

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