max load limit for cargo is 675 lbs. That is driver, passengers, and cargo combined. If you have a trailer it also includes the tongue weight. Towing you can tow up to 1500lbs with 150lb tongue weight (10% of trailer weight should = tongue weight).come on 600lbs. thats it I'm 240# and it,s getting cold here in the land of ptesant living, I'm going to get pellets soon I'd like to get 10 bags at a time AT 40# A BAG. looks like I need to get a trailer hitch
you definately felt the weight but it was much better then i would have expected. i was more concerned with the suspension bottoming out or being really low but it wasnt at all. acceleration was fine too (but i drive a manual). most noticable is braking. i had to consciously brake earlier and it did take longer to stop. overall it was fine though.how did it handle with 800.. how was it on hills, turning, suspension..
So adding some height or stronger suspension could help, but it sounds like it rode okay aside from braking, and I'm guessing it might strain a bit if there were any significant hills.you definately felt the weight but it was much better then i would have expected. i was more concerned with the suspension bottoming out or being really low but it wasnt at all. acceleration was fine too (but i drive a manual). most noticable is braking. i had to consciously brake earlier and it did take longer to stop. overall it was fine though.
Wow, yahoo and wiki were 'saying' a block is 20-38 pounds, so "full-size" might be close to the 38.. that sound right? Even at 35 pounds plus yourself, the Element was carrying an impressive 1300+ pounds!Whatever 38 full sized cinder blocks weigh plus my 260 lb self.![]()
So adding some height or stronger suspension could help, but it sounds like it rode okay aside from braking, and I'm guessing it might strain a bit if there were any significant hills.
Wow, yahoo and wiki were 'saying' a block is 20-38 pounds, so "full-size" might be close to the 38.. that sound right? Even at 35 pounds plus yourself, the Element was carrying an impressive 1300+ pounds!
how was the handling and braking, and did you travel on any hills?
It sounds like the E can handle a large supply of water or gas cans for extended camping trips, though I imagine it's not going to be too nimble at climbing a mountain with 1000+ pounds!
both....its a pretty pretty preeeeeeeeeeeetty ruff estaminet with the trailer included.:-Dwas that weight including trailer or just the boat?
Are you an experienced tow-er? I've towed more 4+ hours and had no problems, but I was very careful and took it pretty easy. Watch your trailer balance carefully!My wife and I are moving from Chicago to San Diego in a few months. We own a 2006 Honda Element 2WD LX AT with about 32,000 miles on it. We live in a one bedroom apartment currently and are thinking of installing a Uhaul hitch and renting on of Uhaul's 5x8 trailers and make the 2,000 mile trek over a 4 day period. Alone the 5x8 trailer weighs 900lbs. I'm thinking we would add another 1000lbs maximum. We are not taking any big furniture. A queen sized bed, clothes, dishes, a few randoms boxes of household items and a few small tables and a handful of electronics (tv, stereo, computer). Do you think this is do-able or would this be to big of a strain?