Expert Answers about Honda Element

• Hitch Recommendation for a 2010 Honda Element
• I believe I found the review online where a single customer said he had a problem installing the Curt Hitch part # 13574 on his 2010 Honda Element. I wish I knew more about the issue he was having, but I checked with Curt and they have said that as long as the 2010 Honda Element is not an SC model this hitch should work well and haven't heard of any issues beyond that. So based on that I can safely recommend this hitch for you. I attached an install video for you to check out as well. If...
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• Is There A Replacement Hardware Kit Available To Transfer A Roadmaster Baseplate To Another Vehicle
• Baseplates are intended to only be used on one vehicle and to be considered compromised after removal from the first vehicle so the safest option would be to replace the entire Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit # 1541-5. You can try reaching out to Roadmaster to see if they have a replacement hardware kit but they'll likely tell you the same thing.
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• Bike Rack Recommendations for 2010 Honda Element
• To mount a bike rack on the rear of your Element, there are two alternatives, a hitch mounted option or a trunk mounted option. The hitch mounted option would require that a hitch like the etrailer Class III receiver, part # e78KR be installed. The hitch would then serve as the attachment point for the bike rack, and could also be used with a cargo carrier or to tow a small trailer in the future, if the need should arise. Although going this route would be initially more expensive due...
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• Grease Cap Plugs RG04-010 fir Dexter E-Z Lube Grease Caps
• Yes,the RG04-010 Grease cap plugs fit the Dexter E-Z Lube grease caps on the Dexter E-Z Lube axles.
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• Will the 2005 Honda Elements Frame Need to Modified to Install the Roadmaster MX Base Plates
• The Roadmaster MX Base Plates # 1541-5 that are confirmed to fit your 2005 Honda Element does not require you to cut or alter any of the steel frame of your vehicle. The base plates will bolt to the vehicle using existing holes. The only modification will be needed will be on the bumper fascia to allow the tow arms to connect to the base plates. For your Blue Ox tow bar, I recommend the Blue Ox Tow Bar to Roadmaster EZ5, MS, and MX Base Plate Adapter Brackets, # BX88185. This adapter...
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• Available CoverCraft Floor Mats for 2005 Honda Element
• The Hopkins Semi-Custom Auto Floor Mats - PVC - Front - Black Item # HM79140 for the 2005 Honda Element, is made of a strong durable waterproof PVC construction that is easily cleaned but we do not have any with carpet on them. We also offer rear (second row) floor mats, WeatherTech All-Weather Rear Floor Mats - Black Item # WTW20 and then for the cargo area mat, WeatherTech Universal Cargo Mat - Black Item # WT11AVMCB.
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• 4-Bike Hitch-Mounted Carrier Recommendation For 2004 Honda Element
• When you are carrying hitch-mounted accessories on the back of your 2004 Honda Element, you will want to check your owner's manual or with your dealership to make sure you do not exceed the tongue weight capacity of your vehicle. When considering tongue weight you need to add the weight of your carrier to the weight of the bikes. If you have a Class lll hitch on your Element, I recommend the Hollywood Racks Road Runner 4 Bike Carrier, part # HR400. This carrier works in 2 inch hitch receivers,...
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• Base Plates and Equipment Needed to Flat Tow Honda Element 2003 EX Behind Motorhome
• I looked up an online copy of your owner's manual and confirmed that your vehicle can indeed be flat towed, at speeds up to but not exceeding 65mph. Honda lists very specific steps that must be taken before manual or automatic transmission equipped vehicles are flat towed. This information begins on page 198 of the manual. For your vehicle, I like the Blue Ox base plates a bit better. After looking at the installation instructions, I'd recommend the Blue Ox baseplate # BX2232 because the...
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• Tilting Bike Rack that Will Let Tailgate Down on a 2007 Honda Element
• I do have a recommendation for you, but I am not confident that the Thule rack, # TH9058, will tilt down far enough to lower the tailgate on your 2007 Honda Element. But take a look at the Kuat Beta bike racks such as # B202-2 for 2-inch hitches or # B202-114 for 1-1/4 inch hitches. These racks tilt down much further so clearance for the tailgate won't be a problem. On your Element the 2-inch etrailer hitch is # e78KR .
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• How Do I Wire My 2008 Honda Element for Trailer Lights and Why is There a Converter Under The Dash
• Your 2008 Honda element is set up differently than most vehicles and has a 10 pin connector under the dash to connect the converter to. This connection is essentially a loop circuit that powers the vehicles tow package wiring to the rear spare tire compartment. The converter that is attached to the under dash 10 pin connector is there to protect the vehicles wiring and convert the 5-wire system on the Honda to a 4-wire trailer lighting system. Once you have the part connected under the...
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• Location of Under Dash Connector for Installing T-1 Harness on a 2009 Honda Element
• You are having a common difficulty with this wiring harness. You have found the wrong connector. There is another connector which is also wrapped in blue tape several inches to the left of the access panel opening. You will have to reach in and look further to the left.
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• What All Is Needed To Get The Demco SBS Air Force One Working On A 2004 Honda Element
• The Demco SBS Air Force One Supplemental Braking System # SM99243 will include most of the parts needed, but you will need to add on vehicle wiring to get it working properly. For this, I recommend the Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit # RM-15267 This will include a Flexo-Coil umbilical cable, 6 Round Plug, and all the wiring and diodes needed to get the Demco # SM99243 running properly on your 2004 Honda Element.
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• Max Wheelbase of Curt Hitch Mount Platform Rack
• The 29" tires on your bike are a standard size so they will be compatible with the Curt 2-Bike Platform Rack # C18085 along with pretty much any other rack that we carry. This rack is compatible with a max wheelbase of 68" so if your bike measures 68" or less from the center of one axle to the center of the other axle you'll be good to go. The reason why bike rack manufacturers go with wheelbase as opposed to measuring the outside of the cradles is because the bike tires will be sitting...
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• Replacement Trailer Hitch For A 2004 Honda Element
• Although we no longer carry Valley Hitches we do have a similar hitch The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2 inch # e78KR is confirmed to fit your vehicle and has a similar design as the Valley Hitch. The etrailer hitch has a bolt-on installation with no welding required. It has a matte black powder coat finish which is over a protective base coat that offers superior rust resistance. The trailer hitch is made in the USA. The trailer hitch...
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• Best Way to Keep Arms from Extending While Stowed on Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain Tow Bar
• The best way to keep the Roadmaster Sterling All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar part # RM-576 secure while in transit is with a cover for which I recommend the Roadmaster Tow Bar Cover part # RM-055-3. The cover will not only help keep the arms for extending or bouncing around as much but it will also work to protect everything from rust and corrosion. We typically recommend a cover whenever storing the tow bar outside for extended periods of time anyhow.
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• Flat Towing Dinghy Setup for 2008 Honda Element with Base Plates and Tow Bar
• For your 2008 Honda Element, I recommend the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, # 1541-3. This kit will also work if your Element is the SC edition. I love the hidden bracket design and easily removable drawbars which look much better than the standard brackets. I've attached pictures of this base plate installed on a 2008 Honda Element with the drawbars and without the drawbars so that you can see how the kit will look. The tow bar I suggest for your Element is the Roadmaster Falcon 2 Tow...
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Running Lights That Do Not Work on Wiring Harness in 2008 Honda Element
• Thank you for your hitch purchase earlier this year. When some trailer lights work, such as the brake and turn lights, but the running lights do not work properly, the most common cause is a weak ground connection. This is because a weak ground will be able to pass enough current to operate lights that come on sometimes, such as turn and brake lights, but NOT enough current to also operate the always-on running lights. If a certain function does not work at all at any time then it is likely...
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• Recommendation for Economical Snow Chains on 2006 Honda Element
• I took a look at the online version of the owner's manual for your 2006 Honda Element and it does state that only Class S rated chains should be used, and they should only be installed on the front tires. A Class S rating just means that the snow chains are specifically designed for wheel wells that don't have a lot of clearance to work with. With all this in mind your best option for an economically-priced set of snow chains will be with the Glacier # PW2016C as long as you have 215/70-16...
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• Recommendation of Kuat Bike Rack For 2007 Honda Element With Class I Hitch
• The Kuat bike racks are an excellent choice for a lightweight alternative bike rack on your 2007 Honda Element. Since you have a Class I hitch you are limited to only transporting two bikes. Adding three bikes to a rack that is installed in a Class I hitch causes too much stress on the hitch and vehicle frame because of the amount of weight and the extra distance away from the vehicle. Sort of like adding a pipe to a wrench to get more leverage, the bike rack will place more load on the...
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• Will etrailer Trailer Hitch e78KR Be Able To Replace Class I Hitch On 2008 Honda Element?
• The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e78KR you mentioned is confirmed to fit your 2008 Honda Element EX and will be perfect for replacing your class I trailer hitch receiver. As you mentioned the # e78KR is a Class III hitch with a 2" receiver that is great due to it having the most available accessories such as bike racks, cargo carriers, and ball mounts for towing a trailer. The etrailer and Curt hitches are both equally built with no clear advantage going to one or the other. It more...
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