Can I Tow Jayco Eagle With 2012 Honda Pilot
Question:
Need info if you think a 2012 Honda pilot can tow a 2016 jayco eagle type trailer, even we bought it we also bought the weight stabilizer and sway bars, I usually tow it with my 2006 Chevy truck but it is out commission at the moment and only have the Honda thank you for any info!!! And have a great day
asked by: MM
Expert Reply:
It really depends on the loaded weight of the Jayco eagle if the 2012 Honda Pilot can safely tow it. I took a look at the owner's manual for the 2012 Honda Pilot and the maximum trailer weight depends on the amount of occupants in the vehicle and if the Honda Pilot is 4WD or 2WD. I have attached a couple of charts from the owner's manual regarding weight but I recommend to take a look at your copy because it does mention other helpful tricks about how to measure your weight at a public scale with the Honda Pilot. You also want to be sure not to exceed the gross vehicle weight rating of the Pilot which is 9,579 lbs for the 4WD model and 8,466 lbs for the 2WD that includes the weight of he occupants, cargo, curb weight of the Pilot itself and trailer. Also the gross vehicle weight rating is reduced by 2 percent for every 1,000 feet of elevation.
If you need wiring on the Honda Pilot to tow the trailer with brakes, I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way Trailer Connector part # 118265 which will give you a fully functional 7-way on the Pilot. For the brake controller I recommend the Curt Echo part # C51180 which is the easiest brake controller option because you can use your smart phone to control the settings. It plugs into the 7-way and uses an internal sensor to determine when the vehicle is braking and activate the trailer brakes. I have attached a video for your reference.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Tekonsha
more information >
Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller - 7-Way Plug Mount w/ Bluetooth App - 1 to 2 Axle - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Hidden
- Up to 2 Axles
- Smartphone Display
- CURT
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
20x59 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches - Steel - Folding - 500 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Folding Carrier
- 20 Inch Wide
- Heavy Duty
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 60 Inch Long
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- CURT
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Q&A: Wet Shackle Bolts to Reduce Noise from Tandem Axle Travel Trailer Suspension
- Article: Rooftop Cargo Carriers
- Q&A: Which Hitch for 2024 Toyota RAV4 has Best Ground Clearance
- Q&A: What Colors are Trailer Brake Magnets Wires
- Q&A: Do the Colors of Trailer Brake Magnets Mean Anything
- Q&A: Checking Electric Trailer Brake Magnets for Wear, Shorts, Amperage, and Resistance
- Q&A: Why Would New Trailer Brakes Feel Weak After Axle Replace
- Q&A: Determining Axle Length for Home-made 4 x 8 Trailer Using Square Stub Spindles
- Article: Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier Information
- Article: Our Team Picked The Best Camping Gear of the Year - Here Are Their Top Choices
- Article: My Trailer Hitch Doesn't Fit
- Article: Trailer Tire Sizing
- Article: How to Measure Your Trailer Wheel Bolt Pattern
- Article: Best Hitch Cargo Carriers