2021 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E Towing RV
This build shows the 2021 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E (5,000 lb towing capacity) paired with the RV (0 lbs dry weight). With 338 lbs of cargo, this combination is within the 80% safe towing guideline.
Midsize Pickup
2021 Honda
Ridgeline RTL-E
3.5L V6 · AWD
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Travel Trailer
Towing Capacity
5,000 lbs
Max Towing Capacity
547 lbs
Total Tow Weight (RV + Cargo)
4,453 lbs
Remaining Capacity
Tow Weight Breakdown
Total: 547 lbs
RV Dry Weight
0 lbs
Base trailer weight
Fresh Water
167 lbs
50% of 40 gal tank
Propane
42 lbs
100% capacity
RV Cargo
338 lbs
Gear inside trailer
Payload Capacity (Weight ON Truck)
Truck Capacity: 1,509 lbs
Using: 764 lbs
Tongue Weight
0 lbs
12.5% of GVWR
Passengers
360 lbs
2 people in truck
Truck Bed Cargo
404 lbs
Hitch equipment
Gear & Cargo
In Truck: 354 lbs
In Trailer: 338 lbs
Fresh Water
50% (167 lbs)
Propane
100% (42 lbs)
In Truck Bed
354 lbs
Ice
20 lbs
Toiletries ×2
20 lbs
Bicycles ×2
60 lbs
Firewood Bundle ×5
200 lbs
Adds to payload capacity
In Trailer/RV
338 lbs
Extra Bedding ×2
40 lbs
Towels & Linens
10 lbs
Adds to tow weight
Estimated Fuel Economy
21
Solo MPG
20.7
Towing MPG
-1%
$16.91
Per 100 Miles
@ $3.50/gal
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Full Specs →2021 Honda Ridgeline RTL-E
Max Towing
5,000 lbs
80% Guideline
4,000 lbs
Payload
1,509 lbs
MPG
21 combined
Engine
3.5L V6
RV Specs
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