Curt Trailer Hitch for a 2010 Acura TSX Sedan

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Ive spoken with customer service several times about these hitches because Im confused. Your website shows the 11496 to be the correct hitch for a 2010 Acura TSX sedan. However, the 11085 hitch will also fit the car, but it sticks out a bit behind the vehicle. From looking at the two hitches, other than slanted versus curved they look the same. Is there anyway to measure the differences in length from the tow hook to the edge of the receiver? The reason Im making a big deal about this is because I ordered the 11085 and dont want to mess with returning it if the 11496 sticks out the same distance under the bumper. Currently with the 11085 the pin hole lines up with the edge of the bumper thus allowing the receiver to stick out an additional inch or so behind the bumper. Please advise

asked by: Ryan

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Expert Reply:

There seems to be some sort of mix up because trailer hitch # C11085 is designed to fit the 2011 to 2014 Acura TSX Sport Wagon, not the sedan. The proper hitch for a 2010 Acura TSX sedan is # C11496. And it does appear to stick out a bit as you can see in the video I have linked.

If you plan on doing some towing the correct ball mount is # C45521. For a 1-7/8 inch ball use # 19256 and for a 2 inch ball use # 19258. For trailer wiring you can use # C55502.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

I spoke to my contact at Curt and he gave me a way for you to determine the distance the Curt Hitch part #C11496 would have from the top of the receiver opening to the ground. If you measure from the portion of your vehicle where the hitch attaches…

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Answer 2

I went out to the warehouse and took some measurements of Curt trailer hitch #C11496 for you. I have included a picture showing the measurements that I took.

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Answer 3

As a large portion of the hitch will be visible below the rear bumper fascia, I would recommend the Curt Class I Receiver hitch, part #C11496. The hitch crossbar is constructed of round tubular steel, instead of the square tube like the other…

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Answer 4

The hitch you were looking at, part #C11496, is not really visible unless you are about eye level with the hitch. The cross bars are swept back to tuck them underneath the vehicle. I have included a link to the instructions that will show you the…

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Answer 5

Yes, the Curt hitch, part #C11496, can be used on your 2010 Honda Accord with Dual Exhaust. You will have to temporarily undo a portion of the exhaust to install the hitch, but once the hitch is in the exhaust is put back into place. You will need to…

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Answer 6

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 7

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 8

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 9

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 10

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 11

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 12

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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