# 2009 Honda Ridgeline 4WD **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** honda\ **Created:** [January 30, 2009, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-ridgeline-4wd/25767 "2009-01-30T00:11:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 6\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![cabella](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b19c9b/32.png) [@cabella](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cabella)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2009, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-ridgeline-4wd/25767/1 "2009-01-30T00:11:39Z")
I am currenlt looking for a vehicle to replace my Buick Rainier. Um thinking of buying Honda Ridgeline, Some requirments are it has to be good for a family, Be able to tow 3,800 lb camper, and roomy enough to fit 4. What do you Guy’s recomend ? Does any one own a ridgeline that Tow’s ? How do you like it ? ---
**Author:** ![nfs480](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c57346/32.png) [@nfs480](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nfs480)\ **Post date:** [January 30, 2009, 4:16am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-ridgeline-4wd/25767/2 "2009-01-30T04:16:02Z")
I own a 2008 Ridgeline RTX which I use to tow a 2-horse trailer with 2 horses in it (a little over 5000 lbs). It’s been great and it seems to drive exactly the same with the trailer as without. I would definitely recommend it. ---
**Author:** ![bscar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bscar/32/34_2.png) [@bscar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bscar)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2009, 1:45am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-ridgeline-4wd/25767/3 "2009-01-31T01:45:07Z")
I would recommend a similar vehicle, the Ford Sport Trac. The V8 equipped Sport Trac has a towing capacity around 7,000 pounds. Whatever you decide to get, make sure to get the option that includes a larger radiator and transmission cooler. If they aren’t available, go aftermarket, it’s a wise investment if you’re gonna be towing on a regular basis(more than 4x a year) ---
**Author:** ![FoDaddy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/fodaddy/32/717_2.png) [@FoDaddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FoDaddy)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2009, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-ridgeline-4wd/25767/4 "2009-01-31T01:52:05Z")
Frankly,I wouldn’t even consider a Ridgeline for a tow vehicle, It has unibody construction, and is light on torque with the small engine. A supercab F-150 with the 3 valve 4.6L V8 and 6 speed automatic is a good combination of power and fuel economy. Any full-sized truck will do better than the glorified minivan that is the Ridgeline. ---
**Author:** ![americar](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/americar/32/42_2.png) [@americar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/americar)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2009, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-ridgeline-4wd/25767/5 "2009-01-31T02:02:57Z")
I think of the Ridgeline as a El Camino of Minivans ---
**Author:** ![cabella](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b19c9b/32.png) [@cabella](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cabella)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2009, 3:09am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2009-honda-ridgeline-4wd/25767/6 "2009-01-31T03:09:59Z")
Thank’s for the advise, Um not sure what um going to do, it’s a toss between a V8 and great towing capacity or a 6 cylinder and getting bye. I like the Ridgline for it’s size and the ability for my wife to like it. But um also thinking of a Toyota Tacoma.