Condensed Towing Thread List - Honda Pilot

m-mmeyer · 04-27-2004, 09:44 AM

There seems to be a lot of towing questions coming of late. So I thought I would try to gather up most of the relevant threads that pertain to towing. This is not a finished product and I am also working on a faq style page but this will at least direct people to a thread that may answer their questions.

General Towing Questions:
Towing Advice Needed

Towing?

Towing Campers:
Towing a travel trailer with your Pilot?

Towing 3850 lb travel trailer

Piloteers with Travel Trailers?

Towing Boats:
Towing Package for 2003 Pilot

Experience Towing 4000+ lb. Boat?

Poontoon Boat Towing

Tow Capacity questions:
Towing Capacity

Tow Package, What is in it:
HELP!!! Define TOW PACKAGE

DIY Factory Hitch Installation:
factory hitch self install

Very Nice DIY Factory Hitch Install With Pics:
Another DIY OEM Hitch and Harness

DIY Hidden Hitch Install:
Hidden Hitch

DIY Draw Tite Hitch Install:
Draw Tite Hitch Install

Weight Distributing Hitches and the Pilot:
Towing & Weight Distributing Hitch

Clunk From Receiver:
Towing Package

Towing, Wiring and Brakes:
Towing a travel trailer with your Pilot?

Towing my Camper

2003/2004 Harness Differences:
Honda makes "2" different towing wire harnesses

03 vs. 04 Trailer Wiring Harnesses

Where is the Harness:
Finding the trailer wiring harness outlet

Trailer Hitch Bike Carriers:
Trailer Hitch Bike Carriers

Hitch Mounted bike rack(s)

Hope this is of some help to somebody and keep your eye out for V2.0!

Matt

john802 · 04-27-2004, 10:06 AM

Nice work m-mmeyer!!!

-john

**colorider** · 04-27-2004, 02:28 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by john802
Nice work m-mmeyer!!!

-john

Ditto!!!!!! Thanks.

m-mmeyer · 04-27-2004, 04:00 PM

Hey Mr. Mod, we could think about make it a sticky so it could be found, maybe?
I used to answer questions with "hey do a search". But I have found that if you do a search with trailer or towing you get a mess of crap that you have to spend all day wading through.

So maybe this will make it easier to find answers to easy questions, saving thread space for the tough ones.

Matt

**colorider** · 04-27-2004, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by m-mmeyer
Hey Mr. Mod, we could think about make it a sticky so it could be found, maybe?
I used to answer questions with "hey do a search". But I have found that if you do a search with trailer or towing you get a mess of crap that you have to spend all day wading through.
So maybe this will make it easier to find answers to easy questions, saving thread space for the tough ones.

Matt

Yeah - I was just thinking about that - also will move this thread to accessories.

Done

kblehman · 04-28-2004, 03:11 PM

Guess we're getting a lot of towing questions because spring is in the air. (finally!)

Great job, Matt. Thanks for the consolidation.

stiles_s · 08-31-2005, 11:54 PM

Did you put the dash in honda-pilot.org on purpose? The links no workie.

john802 · 09-01-2005, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by stiles_s
Did you put the dash in honda-pilot.org on purpose? The links no workie.

Try using the link w/out the dash...it should work!

stiles_s · 09-01-2005, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by john802

Try using the link w/out the dash...it should work!

Yeah, I figured that out. Doesn't answer my question.

john802 · 09-01-2005, 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by stiles_s

Yeah, I figured that out. Doesn't answer my question.

This thread will answer your question!

okra · 01-26-2006, 12:01 PM

I sent an email to the folks at HandA-accessories questioning them about the wireing harness install on their website that was dated 2002. They replied that they will update their website with the PDF for the hitch and harness install for the 2006. I see that it is now on their website. I couldn't find a current PDF anywhere else. It is somewhat different that the one that was posted there before.

trekman · 03-24-2008, 07:30 AM

I'm new to this site. Great info resource - nice job everyone!

Read as much as I could before posting, but did not see anything on towing a heavy load and using 3rd gear. On my '96 Z71 I tow 3500 lb ski boat in OD. Most newer trucks have tow/haul button to improve towing performance and reduce overheating damage to the transmission. But I don't see this info on Honda Pilot.

I don't have a Pilot, yet. Looking to buy a pre-owned '05, perhaps even this week if the right deal comes forward.

Thanks again for this site.

Trekman
Freeland, MI
'07 Accord SE (wife's ride)
'96 Z-71 (for sale)
'04 VFR-800 (my baby)

**colorider** · 03-24-2008, 08:38 AM

Welcome to HP.org trekman! I think you will enjoy your Pilot. Don't forget to post some pictures after you pick it up!

bassinpilot · 03-20-2009, 10:53 AM

ok dumb question 2 spacers do i need them and they do go on both sides of the hitch sorry for the stupidity. oem trailer hitch for 04 pilot

N_Jay · 03-21-2009, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bassinpilot
ok dumb question 2 spacers do i need them and they do go on both sides of the hitch sorry for the stupidity. oem trailer hitch for 04 pilot

Did you read the instructions?

Yes you should have the spacers.

It should be obvious where they go.

You are bolting a FLAT object to the frame where there is a small step in the surface.

Guess what happens without a spacer.

04-27-2004, 09:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
m-mmeyer Super Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chanhassen, MN Posts: 429 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Condensed Towing Thread List There seems to be a lot of towing questions coming of late. So I thought I would try to gather up most of the relevant threads that pertain to towing. This is not a finished product and I am also working on a faq style page but this will at least direct people to a thread that may answer their questions. General Towing Questions: Towing Advice Needed Towing? Towing Campers: Towing a travel trailer with your Pilot? Towing 3850 lb travel trailer Piloteers with Travel Trailers? Towing Boats: Towing Package for 2003 Pilot Experience Towing 4000+ lb. Boat? Poontoon Boat Towing Tow Capacity questions: Towing Capacity Tow Package, What is in it: HELP!!! Define TOW PACKAGE DIY Factory Hitch Installation: factory hitch self install Very Nice DIY Factory Hitch Install With Pics: Another DIY OEM Hitch and Harness DIY Hidden Hitch Install: Hidden Hitch DIY Draw Tite Hitch Install: Draw Tite Hitch Install Weight Distributing Hitches and the Pilot: Towing & Weight Distributing Hitch Clunk From Receiver: Towing Package Towing, Wiring and Brakes: Towing a travel trailer with your Pilot? Towing my Camper 2003/2004 Harness Differences: Honda makes "2" different towing wire harnesses 03 vs. 04 Trailer Wiring Harnesses Where is the Harness: Finding the trailer wiring harness outlet Trailer Hitch Bike Carriers: Trailer Hitch Bike Carriers Hitch Mounted bike rack(s) Hope this is of some help to somebody and keep your eye out for V2.0! Matt __________________ 2003 Pilot EX-L RES (rcvd 5/3/03) 2003 VW Jetta GLi 2003 Honda VFR800i 2003.5 Coleman Cheyenne

04-27-2004, 10:06 AM	#2 (permalink)
john802 Rip Tide Dude! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Southern Cal Posts: 3,054 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Nice work m-mmeyer!!! -john __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX Starlight Silver* OEM Full Nose Mask \| Wheel Locks \| Cross Bars \| OEM Running Boards \| Chrome Accent - OEM Running Board \| Rear Splash Guard \| OEM '04 Horn \| Cloud-Rider Spectare Black Stainless Steel Grille Screen & Bumper Combo \| Thule Ski Rack #725 \| Thule Snowboard Carrier #575 \|OEM All Season Floor Mats \|OEM Cargo Tray \| Pilot Motorsports #PM555 Stainless Steel Exhaust Tips \| PowerStation Pro Portable Charger/Compressor/Emergency Light \| Tire Step Ladder \| Eurodezigns Blue Xenon H4 Bulbs & H3 Fog Light Bulbs \| Infinity Kappa Speakers \| Dynamat Original/Extreme \| Complete Set of 3M Protector \| 3M Metallic Tint \| Covercraft Noah Custom Cover \| Microtune #141X Antenna Amplifier \| Dashmat Dash Cover \| Full Size Spare Tire \| Broadway Napolex BW-86 Wide Inside Rear View Mirror \| Complete Sets of Dark Smoke WeatherTech WeatherFlectors \| Westin Black Rear Bumper Guard \| 3rd Brake Light Mod \| 6 Disc CD Changer \| ______________________________ The dawn of love would be the end of pleasure!

04-27-2004, 04:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
m-mmeyer Super Senior Member Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chanhassen, MN Posts: 429 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey Mr. Mod, we could think about make it a sticky so it could be found, maybe? I used to answer questions with "hey do a search". But I have found that if you do a search with trailer or towing you get a mess of crap that you have to spend all day wading through. So maybe this will make it easier to find answers to easy questions, saving thread space for the tough ones. Matt __________________ 2003 Pilot EX-L RES (rcvd 5/3/03) 2003 VW Jetta GLi 2003 Honda VFR800i 2003.5 Coleman Cheyenne

04-28-2004, 03:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
kblehman Super Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 504 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Guess we're getting a lot of towing questions because spring is in the air. (finally!) Great job, Matt. Thanks for the consolidation. __________________ 2004 Taffeta White Pilot EX-L-RES: Running Boards, Trailer Hitch, PS/AT Coolers, Cross Bars, Rear Splash Guards

08-31-2005, 11:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
stiles_s Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: sammamish, wa, usa Posts: 278 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Did you put the dash in honda-pilot.org on purpose? The links no workie. __________________ 07 GX470 Sport Silver/Black 97 M3 05 audi s4 avant v8 (wife's) Ex: Black '05 EX/L

01-26-2006, 12:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
okra Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 8 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	updated hitch install for 2006 I sent an email to the folks at HandA-accessories questioning them about the wireing harness install on their website that was dated 2002. They replied that they will update their website with the PDF for the hitch and harness install for the 2006. I see that it is now on their website. I couldn't find a current PDF anywhere else. It is somewhat different that the one that was posted there before.

03-24-2008, 07:30 AM	#12 (permalink)
trekman Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Freeland, MI Posts: 1 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Heavy towing question I'm new to this site. Great info resource - nice job everyone! Read as much as I could before posting, but did not see anything on towing a heavy load and using 3rd gear. On my '96 Z71 I tow 3500 lb ski boat in OD. Most newer trucks have tow/haul button to improve towing performance and reduce overheating damage to the transmission. But I don't see this info on Honda Pilot. I don't have a Pilot, yet. Looking to buy a pre-owned '05, perhaps even this week if the right deal comes forward. Thanks again for this site. Trekman Freeland, MI '07 Accord SE (wife's ride) '96 Z-71 (for sale) '04 VFR-800 (my baby)

03-24-2008, 08:38 AM	#13 (permalink)
colorider Olde Timer Administrator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 6,772 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Welcome to HP.org trekman! I think you will enjoy your Pilot. Don't forget to post some pictures after you pick it up! __________________ '10 Honda Pilot EX-L '11 Ford Mustang GT/CS '12 Yamaha XT1200Z Enjoy Life Today Yesterday Is Gone Tomorrow May Never Come

03-20-2009, 10:53 AM	#14 (permalink)
bassinpilot Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: ct Posts: 14 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ok dumb question 2 spacers do i need them and they do go on both sides of the hitch sorry for the stupidity. oem trailer hitch for 04 pilot

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