I think this came up on the list before, but if my memory serves me, there is also a liability issue if your towed load exceeds the capacity of your vehicle and you’re involved in an accident. In a light vehicle even on the flat you’ll feel the push every time you slow with your brakes. I would want some excess tow capacity for my vehicle. Piece of mind from a Uhaul pickup or the pickup truck from the Home Depot would probably be worth the money.

On Mon, Sep 11, 2023 at 7:22 PM Joe Dempsey <jpd9668 at gmail.com> wrote:

> I wouldn't  unless you're not going to be going over 15-25 mph on back
> roads, NOT on a highway. The Rhodes w/equipment will weigh in around
> 2600-2800 lbs. If memory serves me, an empty Rhodes weighs 2500 lbs. You
> don't want to be in a lightweight vehicle equal to or less weight than your
> tow. Even if you're being careful, in an emergency at 40 mph stepping hard
> on the brakes will almost surely lead to a jack knife with the loaded
> trailer pushing you out of control. (Even with trailer brakes).
>
> I would say, unless you live within a mile or two from the ramp or lift, I
> couldn't recommend it.
>
> Joe Dempsey
> Trojan 42
> M/V Voyager
> Former Rhodes 22
> S/V Respite
> Deltaville, VA
>
>
>
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> ________________________________
> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf of
> Graham Stewart <gstewart.gm at gmail.com>
> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2023 6:54:19 PM
> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Towing
>
> Do a test drive to see how it handles. Pick highways where you an keep the
> speed down. Make sure you have adequate tongue weight That should give you
> a good idea of how it will handle. Buying a new car to go 60 miles on flat
> terrain with a lightly loaded boat seems discouraging to me.
> Graham
>
> On Mon, Sep 11, 2023 at 6:20 PM Luis Guzman <luis.guzman.ve at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> > I removed the engine, centerboard, and rudder, and will remove any
> > equipment from the inside.
> >
> > I’m going to be towing it around 60 miles in Florida’s flat terrain
> >
> > Luis A. Guzmán II
> > http://www.TropicalMinds.com
> > 941 580-1577
> >
> > > On 11 Sep 2023, at 16:12, Graham Stewart <gstewart.gm at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > >
> > > I think you should be alright towing with the Honda for easy shorter
> > trips.
> > > If you plan to tow a heavily loaded boat long distances through hilly
> > > terrain it might be inadequate. I’m no expert. Just someone who towed
> > short
> > > distances with a Pilot.
> > > Graham
> > >
> > > On Mon, Sep 11, 2023 at 6:03 PM Luis Guzman <luis.guzman.ve at gmail.com>
> > > wrote:
> > >
> > >> I’m sorry, here is the towing capacity according to Honda:
> > >>
> > >> Towing Capacity (lbs., 2WD / 4WD) 3500 / 4500t
> > >>
> > >> Mine is a 2006 Honda Pilot EX-L with 2 wheel drive.
> > >>
> > >> Luis A. Guzmán II
> > >> http://www.TropicalMinds.com
> > >> 941 580-1577
> > >>
> > >>> On 11 Sep 2023, at 15:06, Michael D. Weisner <mweisner at ebsmed.com>
> > >> wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>> It varies by the configuration of the Honda Pilot. Review the
> following
> > >>> link:
> > >>> https://towstats.com/honda-pilot-towing-capacity/
> > >>>
> > >>> Mike
> > >>> s/v Wind Lass ('91)
> > >>> Nissequogue River, NY
> > >>> I’d rather be sailing :~)
> > >>>
> > >>> -----Original Message-----
> > >>> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> On Behalf
> Of
> > >> Lowe,
> > >>> Rob
> > >>> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2023 4:32 PM
> > >>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > >>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Towing
> > >>>
> > >>> I think the Pilot might be able to handle 5,000 pounds.  It about the
> > >> same
> > >>> build as my Ridgeline, which will handle 5,000 pounds.  Maybe the tow
> > >> rig is
> > >>> not as robust as the one on my truck.
> > >>>
> > >>> Rob
> > >>> ________________________________
> > >>> From: Rhodes22-list <rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org> on behalf
> of
> > >> Graham
> > >>> Stewart <gstewart.gm at gmail.com>
> > >>> Sent: Monday, September 11, 2023 3:46 PM
> > >>> To: The Rhodes 22 Email List <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
> > >>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Rhodes Towing
> > >>>
> > >>> Are you sure that the towing capacity is only 2300 lbs? My Pilot had
> > >> double
> > >>> that capacity and was able to handle the boat comfortably.
> > >>> Graham Stewart
> > >>> Agile
> > >>>
> > >>> On Mon, Sep 11, 2023 at 3:27 PM Luis Guzman <
> luis.guzman.ve at gmail.com>
> > >>> wrote:
> > >>>
> > >>>> I’m wondering if I can tow my 1983 Rhodes 22 using a Honda Pilot Ex
> > >>>> which has a towing capacity of 2300 lbs.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> The trailer is a one axle triad.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Thanks for your help.
> > >>>>
> > >>>> Luis A. Guzmán II
> > >>>>
> > https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.t
> > >>>> ropicalminds.com%2F&data=05%7C01%7Crlowe%40vt.edu
> > %7Ca2c88a69cb8b4d9b37
> > >>>>
> 9708dbb2ffe139%7C6095688410ad40fa863d4f32c1e3a37a%7C0%7C0%7C6383005842
> > >>>>
> 95585251%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiL
> > >>>>
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> > >>>> Kr4XTORutQhB8o6h2329i0Bi764%3D&reserved=0<
> > http://www.tropicalminds.com
> > >>>> />
> > >>>> 941 580-1577
> > >>>>
> > >>>>
> > >>>
> > >>
> > >>
> >
> >
>