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2026 Honda Ridgeline towing capacity

Max tow rating

5,000lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 4,000 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
5,000 lb
80% rule
Up to 4,000 lb
Margin
1,000 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
90% of 4,420 lb

Over the 85% curb weight guideline.

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 13-17 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 4,000 lbRating: 5,000 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 4,000 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
5,000 lb
80% of the rating
4,000 lb
Hitch class at max
III, up to 8,000 lb
What it can pull at 4,000 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbSome, up to 4,000 lb
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbSome, up to 4,000 lb
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbNo
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbNo
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 5,000 lb: Sport AWD, $40,795.

2026 Honda Ridgeline tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Sport AWD3.5L 6cylAWD5,000 lb1,583 lb6,019 lb4,420 lb$40,795
RTL AWD3.5L 6cylAWD5,000 lb1,544 lb6,019 lb4,480 lb$43,595
TrailSport AWD3.5L 6cylAWD5,000 lb1,521 lb6,019 lb4,495 lb$45,995
TrailSport S AWD3.5L 6cylAWD5,000 lb1,521 lb6,019 lb4,495 lb$47,195
Black Edition AWD3.5L 6cylAWD5,000 lb1,509 lb6,019 lb4,504 lb$47,395
Black Edition 2-Tone AWD3.5L 6cylAWD5,000 lb1,509 lb6,019 lb4,504 lb$47,895
Black Edition Two-Tone AWD3.5LAWD5,000 lb1,515 lb6,019 lb4,504 lb$47,895

Max rating by year

01,0002,0003,0004,0005,000200920122017202020232026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.

Same max rating from 2009 to 2026: 5,000 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2026 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Toyota Tundra11,450 lbI Force Max Crewmax Limited$58,560
RAM 1500 Ramcharger11,310 lb1500 Crew Cab Tradesman 4WDN/A
RAM 150011,140 lbCrew Cab Rebel 4WD$65,445
Chevrolet Colorado7,700 lb2WD Crew Cab WT$32,400
Toyota Tacoma6,500 lbSR5 XtraCab 6' Bed AT RWD$36,635
Honda Ridgeline (this car)5,000 lbSport AWD$40,795
Ford Maverick4,000 lbXL AWD$28,145

Lists by trailer weight

Other models rated for these weights.

What this cannot tell you

Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

How values are checked