Honda Ridgeline Off-Roading Test

Honda Ridgeline Off-Roading Test - First Generation

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3 жыл бұрын

Found some nice trails covered in ice up a mountain in Vernon NJ. Tested out the Honda VTM system and was very impressed. I also found an awesome muddy lot and tried to get stuck - unsuccessfully.

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@daveyjoweaver6282 4 ай бұрын

My Ridgeline is just like yours, black, 2014 and I Love it! I don’t have Coopers on now but my next set will be. I’ve bought Cooper tires for years and have always been very pleased with performance and wear. Thanks for a great vid! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

@mct8888 3 жыл бұрын

I almost want a Ridgeline just to make the truck gatekeeping tough guys mad.

@elfiero50 2 жыл бұрын

It’s not a real truck!

@mct8888 2 жыл бұрын

@@elfiero50 I got a Tacoma, but loved the Ridgeline too.

@HarryKuloh 8 ай бұрын

Jealous u

@Garagejunky09 3 жыл бұрын

nice to see more content of the gen 1 out there on youtube now

@functionalbumhead8691 2 жыл бұрын

Amen

@kanibis420 8 ай бұрын

These are great vehicles , but honestly a front wheel drive vehicle could do everything you did there . I'm buying one of these next week and I will do a proper test .

@rodrigourra1132 5 күн бұрын

Es un excelente vehículo saludos desde la Patagonia CHILENA

@crv20051 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting. It is great vehicle. Remember, the VTM-4 LOCK button only engages when you are in 2nd or 1st. In D, you are working with that basic system of variable torque that you describe--which is good--but the LOCK only engages when you are in 2nd or 1st and only when you stay under 18mph. Just to add that info...

@EveryotherKarl 3 жыл бұрын

Great comment.

@crv20051 3 жыл бұрын

@@EveryotherKarl And, I should add the LOCK feature also works in reverse. There is a great pdf available on the Ridgeline Forum that explains it amazingly clearly--very helpful forum.

@EveryotherKarl 3 жыл бұрын

@@crv20051 I think I've read that exact PDF lol, I love the forum. If I do another video talking about the ridgeline, I'll definitely mention this, thanks for bringing it up.

@michaelgardner5477 Жыл бұрын

Thought it was second and reverse

@Brandon-ft1so 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, more!

@merrick6762 3 жыл бұрын

great video!

@frankpflumm2468 4 ай бұрын

I have an '06 also in black. Although I have not put it through what you are doing it has severed me very well and never got stuck.

@GotterAdventure 3 жыл бұрын

VTM-4 for the win! Great testing

@nancywells5626 3 жыл бұрын

I think I was reading somewhere because of the VTM system the RIdgeline has to be on a tow bed and not towed traditionally.

@EveryotherKarl 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, that's true - apparently it's very bad for the transmission is you tow it on anything other than a flat bed.

@MISTER__OWL 3 жыл бұрын

That's anything with AWD mate.

@bonaanayaga 3 жыл бұрын

Am thinking of buying one in Nigeria we don't have the best roads over here and I believe that it will be more than capable to handle the roads here in Africa.

@EveryotherKarl 3 жыл бұрын

I've been super impressed - I hope it works out well for you!

@johnmerlin1188 3 жыл бұрын

Been thinking the same thing. I hate how the interior looks, but I love how the car handles and would like to buy a 2009 or 2012 Ridgeline.

@EveryotherKarl 3 жыл бұрын

@@johnmerlin1188 I didn't like the interior at first, but it grew on me - now I like it a lot.

@arthursmith643 3 жыл бұрын

The riggy (Ridgeline) is powerful and nice-looking. I live in New England and there is a lot of snow in the winter and snow is no match for the riggy.

@arthursmith643 3 жыл бұрын

We loved your video!!!

@daveholte7658 Жыл бұрын

If need to pull on the front where do you hook? Is it possible to hook on factory tow or tie down loops? Or is there a possibility to install a recovery hook on a solid point on frame? Looks like angle of strap would damage lower plastic valance piece

@EveryotherKarl Жыл бұрын

I've used the front factory recovery hook to pull a stranded lawn tractor before - never treated it beyond that. It worked well in that situation, but the recovery strap I was using stayed fairly low/level to the ground. It definitely could have damaged the plastic if it angled up. I'm not really sure if there is a decent aftermarket replacement.

@selalik360 2 жыл бұрын

Curious, what is the name of the setup you have for the ski rack above your trunk? I currently have a Ridgeline sport without a roof rack and considering options to mount snowboards for the winter season, thank you in advance!

@EveryotherKarl 2 жыл бұрын

Hey, I actually built that myself. I have a video on the build: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/j9qjh7CnmqvMhHk.html

@selalik360 2 жыл бұрын

@@EveryotherKarl thank you, really helpful 👍🏾

@danjoe22 5 ай бұрын

You seem to like your 2008 Honda Ridgeline as much as I like my 2006 RT. Not my daily driver anymore but it has served me so well since I bought it new. Just about to turn 94000 miles. What is the mileage on your Ridgeline?

@EveryotherKarl 5 ай бұрын

Nice! I've got about 210,000 on my Ridgeline. Still going strong

@MISTER__OWL 3 жыл бұрын

I go mudding in a 2wd crosstour. Haven't gotten stuck yet. But I have all terrains on the front.

@2000BB6 2 жыл бұрын

Jersey!!!! Yewwwww

@yaushaas 3 жыл бұрын

I have gotten my ridgeline stuck. Mud looked fine but as soon as I got off the trail to turn around. The whole vehicle just sunk. All wheels were free spinning. It sucked. Had a friend try to get out out and he didn't even make it to me. Tow cost me 900. Mud was so soft I would sink down to my knee. Good experience though 🤣

@EveryotherKarl 3 жыл бұрын

Oh man. Sounds like a rough day.