Trailer Hitch and Roof Rack Cargo Carriers for 2018 Honda Accord
Question:
Our Accord sedan has no hitch and we need one of those and a cargo carrier tray to get our daughter to school. Please also recommend a roof rack carrier, just in case, since she's got tons of stuff!
asked by: Katherine
Expert Reply:
You can use the Curt Class I hitch # C11525 on your 2018 Honda Accord as long as you do not have the Hybrid version, then you can install a hitch cargo carrier. I have attached installation instructions and an installation video for you.
For a compatible cargo carrier I recommend the Curt fixed carrier # C18110. In this hitch carrier you can load up to 170-lbs of cargo. To protect more delicate items you might add a water-resistant cargo bag # e98990 or perhaps a cargo net like # C18200.
If a roof rack is also needed I recommend Yakima's Jetstream system since it will be quieter thanks to its aero-style crossbars that cut through the wind better than all other shapes. The sleek black bars will look great on the car too. For the complete locking roof rack order parts # Y00425, # Y28TR, # Y06123, # Y06159 and # Y07204.
For a rooftop carrier I recommend Yakima's Skybox NX 16 enclosed carrier # Y95AV. This USA-made carrier includes locks and handles skis as long as 68.89-inches. It will be ideal for lighter items while the hitch carrier will be best for the heavier items. You can see more on this cargo box in the linked video.
Last, I suggest a simple accessory step to make it easier to load and unload the roof cargo. Telesteps folding step # TE97FR is inexpensive, comes fully-assembled and pops open to instantly give you about a foot of extra reach for convenient access to the roof box.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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19x47 Curt Cargo Carrier for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Steel - 300 lbs
- Hitch Cargo Carrier
- Flat Carrier
- Fixed Carrier
- 20 Inch Wide
- Standard Duty
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 48 Inch Long
- Class I
- Class II
- Class III
- Class IV
- Steel
- CURT
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Curt Stretchable Cargo Net - 38" Wide x 44" Long
- Cargo Nets
- Cargo Rack Net
- Trailer Cargo Net
- Truck Cargo Net
- 38 Inch Wide
- 44 Inch Long
- Black
- CURT
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etrailer Cargo Bag w/ Mounting Straps - Water Resistant - 9 cu ft - 40" x 20" x 20"
- Hitch Cargo Carrier Bag
- Water Resistant
- Medium
- 40L x 20W x 20H Inch
- Black
- etrailer
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Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 50 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Yakima
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BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 2 Pack
- Yakima
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BaseClip Fit Kit for Yakima BaseLine Roof Rack Towers - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 2 Pack
- Yakima
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Yakima Same Key System (SKS) Lock Cores (QTY 4)
- Accessories and Parts
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Roof Bike Racks
- Roof Box
- Roof Rack
- Ski and Snowboard Racks
- Keys
- Lock Parts
- Lock Cores and Cylinders
- Yakima
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BaseLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars - Naked Roofs - Qty 4
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Rack
- Tower Parts
- Towers
- Yakima
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Yakima SkyBox NX 16 Rooftop Cargo Box - 16 cu ft - Black Nano-Texture
- Roof Box
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Medium Length
- Medium Profile
- Large Capacity
- Dual Side Access
- Black
- Yakima
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SeaSucker Monkey Bars Roof Rack - Round Bars - Vacuum Cup Mount - 48" Long
- Roof Rack
- Complete Roof Systems
- Round Bars
- 48 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- SeaSucker
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