Anyone use a Honda Pilot for Tug ?

[EggRoll]

We tow our Casita 17' SD with our '17 Ridgeline RTL-T AWD and it has been a terrific tow vehicle. We have towed about 4k miles with it over some pretty steep and treacherous roads and did great with plenty of power and traction. Our only gripe is the 19.5 gallon fuel tank and getting 15-16mpg, which does not give us enough range before having to think about refueling.

[Bryvia]

I use a 2003 honda pilot and pull the 17' Boler thru the rocky mountains from Alberta to Vancouver. No problems. Trailer brakes are a must though.

[Raz]

Originally Posted by EggRoll

We tow our Casita 17' SD with our '17 Ridgeline RTL-T AWD and it has been a terrific tow vehicle. We have towed about 4k miles with it over some pretty steep and treacherous roads and did great with plenty of power and traction. Our only gripe is the 19.5 gallon fuel tank and getting 15-16mpg, which does not give us enough range before having to think about refueling.

Like the first gen, I've met nothing but happy owners so it doesn't surprise me you are happy with it. I passed because the Frontier better fit my needs. Safe travels. Raz

[dghewitt]

Hi Tim

I have a 2017 Pilot AWD -- with the AWD and an Oil Cooler, I am rated for 5000 Towing Lbs

I have a 17" Casita, which is just under 2500 lbs dry weight - Including myself and 1 passenger and 1 large dog, I typically have an additional 1000 lbs in both the car and the trailer

I cannot even tell that I am towing

[NMCajun]

I have a friend who has a 4WD Pilot and he is always borrowing my 8'x16' utility trailer to haul things. Has never had a problem that I know of and some of the hauling has been pretty heavy. Hope this helps.

[PJ47]

We took our Honda Ridgeline which is similar and towed our Parkliner across country last year without much of a problem. Had one tire blow on the trailer and got low gas milage, but all else ok.

[Tim Wood]

Darrell, Brad, & Patti, Thanks for your feed back I really appreciate it. Tim

[greenbean]

We use a 2013 Pilot to tow our Escape 19'....about 3,000 pounds loaded. We use weight distribution bars...tows great! No sway...tracks right down the road.

[Tim Wood]

Karen, That's great thanks.

[starsea]

I'm looking for a newer vehicle to tow my Parkliner. The Pilot is one that I am considering. What kind of gas millage do you all get towing?

Originally Posted by Leslie14

I use a 2016 Honda Pilot AWD with towing package for a 2016 Parkliner.

Originally Posted by Thomasl

I towed my Parkliner with a 2009 4wd Honda Pilot and it performed well. That model vehicle has a 250 hp engine and is rated to tow 4500 lbs. We now have a 2016 4wd Honda Pilot towing the same Parkliner. This vehicle has a 280 hp engine and is rated to tow 5000 lbs. The difference in performance is significant. The extra 30 hp and additional 500 lbs of towing capacity really makes a big difference. However, both vehicles did the job well.
Fyi- the front wheel drive only Pilots have a 3500 lb towing capacity. The 4wd makes much more sense if you are planning on towing.
Hope this helps.

[Jon in AZ]

Surprised no one has chimed in. I get 17-19 with our Scamp 13, so I'd expect a bit less, maybe 14-17 with a Parkliner. My '11 Pilot has the older 5-speed automatic; the newer transmissions in the 2016+ models might be a little more efficient.

But really, so many factors affect towing mileage- terrain, weather, driving style, cargo load, rooftop gear- that I don't put too much stock in reported figures, nor do I care much. Even most full timers drive far more miles unhitched than hitched, and we only take 3-4 trips a year within the Southwest. I'm more concerned that the vehicle is able to pull the weight with acceptable performance and long-term durability.

On the other hand, non-towing fuel mileage matters a lot to me as I drive 25K miles a year, about half work related. I get 25-26 mpg on rural 2-lanes at 55-65 mph that constitute the bulk of my driving. Overall about 22-23 mpg over the course of a year, including about 2K towing.

If you really want the best mileage possible, change your driving style, not your vehicle. Slow down, avoid strong headwinds, use the right gear for the grade... did I say slow down?

Or buy a diesel. If you put on 20K or more actual towing miles a year it might be worth it. The Jeep Grand Cherokee has a diesel option, I believe.