How Much Can The Honda Ridgeline Tow?
Truck shoppers searching for a trailer-ready new midsize pickup will surely be impressed by the Honda Ridgeline towing capacity. The Ridgeline is a popular truck that boasts standard V-6 power and capability, enabling it to pull cargo confidently.
Are you curious about the items you can tow or have questions about specific towing equipment? Our team of experts here at Planet Honda can assist! Review the Honda Ridgeline towing capabilities below, then shop for your preferred edition of this new pickup for sale at our dealership.
2026 Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacity
The 2026 Ridgeline is your ticket to a tow-ready truck that's comfortable, advanced, and built for adapting to your adventurous or busy lifestyle. Every new Honda Ridgeline for sale is powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 engine, developing 280 horsepower plus 262 pound-feet of torque.
The 2026 edition of the Ridgeline and several model years before it include standard all-wheel drive, which helps maximize this truck's towing capabilities. The Intelligent Variable Torque Management (i-VTM4) AWD system adds confidence during hauling and towing. It's a proactive AWD system engineered to detect wheel slippage and send power to the wheels that can use it.
Thanks to the standard 280-horsepower V-6 and AWD system, the new Honda Ridgeline towing capacity reaches 5,000 pounds when properly equipped. That's enough towing capacity to pull a small camper or a sports boat.
Honda Ridgeline Towing Package
While other pickup trucks may require a particular towing package to take advantage of their maximum trailering capabilities, the Honda Ridgeline is ready from the start. It comes standard with a maximum towing capacity of 5,000 pounds when properly equipped, complemented by an integrated Class III trailer hitch and a seven-pin connector in every trim level.
Beyond this towing equipment, the 2026 Ridgeline offers plenty of packages to help your Honda truck and all-terrain adventures reach their full potential. See the following Honda Ridgeline packages for further dealer-installed features:
- Adventure Package
- All-Season Protection Package I
- All-Season Protection Package II
- Function Package
- Outdoor Essentials Package I
- Outdoor Essentials Package II
- Rugged Utility Package
Honda Ridgeline Towing Accessories
In addition to the above packages and the integrated towing equipment, the 2026 Ridgeline pickup truck for sale or lease is available with various towing-supportive accessories, including the following:
- Trailer hitch towing kit
- Trailer hitch with a 1 7/8-inch ball
- Trailer hitch with a 2-inch ball
The trailer hitch towing kit includes a trailer hitch ball mount, a trailer hitch locking pin, and a trailer hitch plug cover.
Are you also planning to haul cargo with your 2026 Ridgeline? Consider Honda accessories developed for this midsize pickup truck, including items like these:
- Bed extender
- Bike attachment
- Kayak attachment
- Crossbars
- Cargo net
- Utility hooks
- Roof basket
- Roof box
Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacity by Trim
Have you started exploring the current Honda Ridgeline lease deals at Planet Honda and have your heart set on one of these new pickups? You're in luck – every trim of the 2026 Honda Ridgeline gets AWD and the same maximum towing rating, as depicted below.
| Towing Capacity | Engine | Horsepower | Torque | Drive Type | |
| 2026 Honda Ridgeline Sport | 5,000 lbs1 | 3.5L V-6 | 280 | 262 lb-ft | AWD |
| 2026 Honda Ridgeline RTL | 5,000 lbs1 | 3.5L V-6 | 280 | 262 lb-ft | AWD |
| 2026 Honda Ridgeline TrailSport | 5,000 lbs1 | 3.5L V-6 | 280 | 262 lb-ft | AWD |
| 2026 Honda Ridgeline TrailSport+HPD Wheels | 5,000 lbs1 | 3.5L V-6 | 280 | 262 lb-ft | AWD |
| 2026 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition | 5,000 lbs1 | 3.5L V-6 | 280 | 262 lb-ft | AWD |
| 2026 Honda Ridgeline Black Edition Two-Tone | 5,000 lbs1 | 3.5L V-6 | 280 | 262 lb-ft | AWD |
Honda Ridgeline Towing Capacity by Year
We've covered the 2026 Honda Ridgeline towing capacity, but what about previous years of this midsize truck?
Whether you're planning to purchase a new Honda Ridgeline or a late-model edition, you can be confident that this proven Honda pickup is ready for a variety of trailering duties. AWD has been a standard feature on the Ridgeline for several years now, which helps maximize this truck's tow rating. However, even older 2WD Ridgeline models offer impressive trailering abilities.
See the Honda Ridgeline towing capacities by year below to help you find the suitable new or pre-owned model for your particular budget and towing needs.
| Standard Towing Capacity | Maximum Towing Capacity | Drive Types | |
| 2026 Honda Ridgeline | 5,000 lbs1 | 5,000 lbs1 | AWD |
| 2025 Honda Ridgeline | 5,000 lbs1 | 5,000 lbs1 | AWD |
| 2024 Honda Ridgeline | 5,000 lbs1 | 5,000 lbs1 | AWD |
| 2023 Honda Ridgeline | 5,000 lbs1 | 5,000 lbs1 | AWD |
| 2022 Honda Ridgeline | 5,000 lbs1 | 5,000 lbs1 | AWD |
| 2021 Honda Ridgeline | 5,000 lbs1 | 5,000 lbs1 | AWD |
| 2020 Honda Ridgeline | 3,500 lbs1 | 5,000 lbs1 | 2WD or AWD |
When you're ready to experience the superb Honda Ridgeline towing capacity for yourself, stop into Planet Honda, where you can buy or lease a new Ridgeline of your choosing. Our Honda sales and finance team, competitive pricing, and rotating offers can help make your upgrade highly affordable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much can the Honda Ridgeline tow?
The latest Honda Ridgeline midsize truck can tow up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped. The new 2026 Honda Ridgeline towing capacity peaks at this figure, as do previous model years with all-wheel drive. Older two-wheel-drive Ridgeline pickups can tow up to 3,500 pounds when properly equipped. Find a trailer-ready new or pre-owned Ridgeline today.
Can a Honda Ridgeline tow a camper?
When properly equipped, a Honda Ridgeline can tow a camper as long as the camper in question weighs under the pickup's maximum towing rating of 5,000 pounds. Since the latest lineup of Honda Ridgeline trucks comes standard with AWD, you can be confident that this model can handle the towing duties of a lightweight camper. Consult the owner's manual or our team before towing if you have further questions.
How big of a boat can a Ridgeline tow?
The boat size that a Honda Ridgeline midsize truck can tow will depend on the boat's weight. A new Ridgeline is capable of towing up to 5,000 pounds when properly equipped; that maximum towing weight includes both the boat and the trailer it sits on. So, you can expect a Ridgeline truck to pull a small fishing boat or sports boat confidently.
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