Honda Pilot Towing Capacity: 3,500 or 5,000 lbs
Honda Pilot towing capacity is 3,500 lbs FWD or 5,000 lbs AWD when properly equipped. See GVWR and GCWR limits before you hook up a trailer.
Honda Pilot towing capacity is 3,500 lbs FWD or 5,000 lbs AWD when properly equipped. See GVWR and GCWR limits before you hook up a trailer.
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The class names are old payload labels, not ratings. What actually separates a half-ton from a 3/4-ton, and the number that decides which one you need.
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GVWR, GCWR, curb weight and payload: what each means, where to find it on your vehicle, and the mistake that overloads trucks. One clear reference.
Door jamb, owner’s manual, or VIN tool: each shows different numbers. Here’s exactly what’s on each one and why they can look like they disagree.
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GAWR caps each axle separately from GVWR’s total. You can be under GVWR and still overload one axle. Here’s how, and where to find your numbers.