Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch
- Class III
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 4500 lbs GTW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
- 675 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 675 lbs WD TW
- Custom Fit Hitch
Fully welded vehicle trailer hitch is strong and durable. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. The combination of an e-coat base and a powder coat finish provides excellent rust protection.
Features:
- Custom-fit trailer hitch lets you tow a trailer or carry a bike rack or cargo carrier with your vehicle
- Computer-aided, fully welded steel construction ensures strength and durability
- Tested Tough - safety and reliability criteria exceed industry standards
- Easy, bolt-on installation - no welding required
- Complete hardware kit and installation instructions included
- Lifetime technical support from the experts at etrailer.com
- Black powder coat finish covers e-coat base for superior rust protection
- Integrated mounting point lets you attach a bracket for a 4-way or 7-way plug (sold separately)
- Stylish, round-tube design
- Ball mount, pin and clip sold separately
Specs:
- Receiver opening: 2" x 2"
- Rating: Class III
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 4,500 lbs
- Maximum GTW when used with weight distribution: 5,000 lbs
- Maximum tongue weight: 675 lbs
- Maximum TW when used with weight distribution: 675 lbs
- Maximum gross trailer weight: 4,500 lbs
- Limited lifetime warranty
Draw-Tite Tested Tough
Draw-Tite's Tested Tough program provides testing standards far superior to those outlined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the go-to source for engineering professionals.
Each Draw-Tite trailer hitch receiver undergoes extensive fatigue testing and static testing with the ball mount that is either supplied or recommended for use with that particular hitch, thus ensuring results that are applicable to real life use. Fatigue testing is also conducted on hitches rated for use with weight-distribution systems.
In addition, Draw-Tite performs static testing on a simulated automobile, as opposed to the rigid fixture used for SAE testing, resulting in a more true-to-life scenario.
etrailer.com Technical Support
At etrailer.com we're committed to the products we sell, and to our customers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff are available via both phone and email to address your questions and concerns for the lifetime of your hitch. The technicians at etrailer perform hitch installations on a daily basis, making them a valuable resource for do-it-yourselfers. The one-on-one, personal service you'll receive comes straight from an expert in the towing and automotive field. We've installed it, we've wired it and we've towed with it, so whatever your question, we can answer it.
76171 Draw-Tite Class 3 Trailer Hitch Receiver - Max-Frame
Item # 76171
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2018 - 2024 Honda Odyssey
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Video of Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Video Transcript for Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Installation - 2022 Honda Odyssey
Hello neighbors, this is Brad at etrailer. And today we're taking a look and installing a Class III Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver on a 2022 Honda Odyssey. Now, one thing you'll notice is it does have an exposed cross tube. You can see that on the rear of the vehicle, but it is a nice black powder coat finish, so it looks nice and clean and factory on the vehicle. The receiver tube opening is two inch by two inch, which is gonna allow you to use a bunch of different accessories, whether it be cargo carriers, bike racks, whatever it may be, you should be able to accept those. Now you'll also see this as a standard 5/8 inch hitch pin hole to put your hitch pin through.
Now, this does not come with the kit, but this is something we have here at etrailer. Also, you're gonna see a plate style safety chain loop. Have a huge opening here, and that way it will accept a bunch of different styles of hooks, even heavy duty. The hitch is made of steel construction, so it's heavy duty. Another nice feature is this welded on plate to manage your wiring.
Your tongue weight that this hitch can handle is 675 pounds. And that's your downward pressure on the inside of the receiver tube. This has a gross vehicle trailer rating of 4,500 pounds. It can be used with weight distribution, and your tongue weight's gonna stay the same, but your gross vehicle trailer weight will increase to 5,000. Now, it's important to check your owner's manual to see what the vehicle can tow itself.
And you always want to go with the lowest number just to be safe. From the inside of your pin hole, to the furthest most part of the vehicle puts us at about four inches. Now, this is important to note when putting your accessories on here, as some of them can sit close to the vehicle. So, something to take in consideration. And the measurement we'll get is from the top of the receiver tube down to the ground, which puts us at 13 inches.
This is important for ground clearance. Installation on this is very simple. It can be done in your driveway with a basic set of hand tools. So it does require a little bit of trimming, but it's very simple. So now I want to walk you through the installation. To begin the installation, we're gonna need to remove our plastic garnish on the driver's side here to access our mounting points. So we can begin by separating these push connect clips, which are pretty simple. I'm using plastic. And that way, if I do slip, it's not gonna scratch our paint. So once you pop that out, the rest of the clip should come with it. Now on our passenger side, there's also two push connects on this exhaust deflector. So, a helpful tip. If you don't have a plastic trim removal tool, a flathead with a lot of tape around the edge to prevent it from scratching might do the trick. You can also help these out by pushing them on the backside. Sometimes that will help. We're gonna head back to our driver's side and we're gonna want a 10 millimeter socket. And as you can see, there is a bolt there that will need to be removed. So we'll just take that off. And then you'll also see there's a Phillips screw there, which attaches our little splash shield here to this plastic diffuser. So, using a small Phillips head screwdriver, we're gonna go ahead and get that removed. So, we're at the removal of the exhaust hanger from the exhaust. Just a quick spray of a little lubricant there will help move it along. If you don't have lubricant, you can also use soapy water. Now, with a flathead or a pry bar, just press this away from the exhaust. So with the help of a friend, you're gonna want to raise this in place and have one bolt handy. That way, you can feed that in and get it hand tight, enough to hold the hitch in place. Make sure when installing your hardware, that you have to conical tooth washer with the teeth facing towards the frame. You're gonna have three bolts on each side. Once you have those hand threaded in, take your 19 millimeter and go ahead and tighten that up. Once you have all your hardware installed on both sides of the vehicle and tightened down, you're gonna want to go back with a torque wrench. Put it to the suggested torque in the instruction manual and make sure they're torqued to spec. For this part of the instructions, I'm gonna trim a 10 inch by one inch section of this underbody panel. And that's just to allow for clearance of the hitch dropping through. So you can go ahead and use tin snips or a rotary tool, whatever you have handy, and just go along that line. So, once you install your trimmed panel back into place, as well as your exhaust deflector on the passenger side, that'll wrap it up. So that's a look at the installation of our Draw-Tite Class III hitch on the 2022 Honda Odyssey..
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Customer Reviews
Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" - 76171
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (187 Customer Reviews)
Fully welded vehicle trailer hitch is strong and durable. Draw-Tite's Tested Tough guarantee ensures that this hitch exceeds industry standards. The combination of an e-coat base and a powder coat finish provides excellent rust protection.by: Nathan 04/12/2023
2019 Honda Odyssey
Hitch fit as expected and all hardware was included. Arrived extremely fast!
by: Mark05/12/2020
Online tools to identify the correct hitch for my vehicle were easy and seamless. The specifications and tutorial videos really helped me decide which hitch and harness would be best for my circumstances. Installation was easy. Three pictures show my finished project.
I am glad I went with the “below bumper“ installation rather than through the bumper facia. I installed a class III receiver onto my black 2019 Odyssey EXL. The hitch fits close to the bottom of the bumper and is nearly Invisible.
I am pulling a 6 x 12 PJ utility trailer. The vehicle and hitch perform marvelously. As well, the light harness installed easily and quickly, and cannot be distinguished from original equipment.
This is my second receiver hitch from etrailer and I could not be any more pleased with the service and product. Great job guys!
by: Adam03/18/2021
3 stars
Minus 1 stars do to packaging. Product was damaged because of it. Why no box like before orders from etrailer?
Minus 1.5 stars for product. Poor packaging revealed the poor paint quality. Paint is flaking off badly.
I didn't pay for one of the top hitches you offer for my new Honda Odyssey to just have it start rusting and looking bad in a year. Very disappointed.
by: Vince12/09/2018
2019 Honda Odyssey
Just installed the hitch on my 2019 Honda Odyssey and it looks great! Out of the box the quality and solid construction of the hitch caught my eye. The installation was very easy. It took me an hour because I was doing it by myself. I will be using it to pull a small trailer and a lightweight camper. I’m giving it a 5 star out the door for price, ease of install, quality build, and customer service.
by: Garry07/31/2019
2019 Honda Odyssey
Great product. Shipping was quick (2 days) and free shipping on our entire order. We ordered a bike rack, cargo platform, hitch receiver, draw bar kit, T-One wiring, locking J-pin, and a few other small items. The free shipping was excellent (bet the UPS driver hates us, though). The hitch receiver was falling out of the box and had some minor paint damage, but easily touched up. etrailer really should either double box the receivers or wrap the ends with bubble wrap, though. Pricing was excellent, and though the same product can sometimes be found a few dollars cheaper, the free shipping on such a heavy item made it a no brainer, especially considering that I could order all of the products I wanted and needed with free shipping on the entire order, where shipping costs alone from another vendor would have more than offset the small price difference. Regardless, etrailer’s online installation videos also prompted me to simply order everything from them, as the information that etrailer offers is definitely worth something to me for doing a self install. Now, onto the actual installation....I didn’t have ramps to back my Odyssey on, but we did end up jacking up the rear of the vehicle and using jack stands to gain a few inches of clearance (yes, the new generation Odyssey is lower than you think). We placed a moving blanket on the garage floor for comfort, as well as cleanliness. We found that we didn’t have to drop the exhaust, but one person holding it out of the way with a pry bar is sufficient, but you will need to lube the rearmost exhaust hanger, and allow it to slide a bit. I would highly recommend having two people for this project, as the receiver is rather heavy, and is easier to have one person hold the weight of it while the other starts the bolts. Note that the torque spec for all 6 bolts is [see installation instructions] lb ft, and requires some strength to achieve. We also reinstalled the trim piece from the driver side bumper after trimming (though some people have left it off). It was simple enough to trim with a [rotary] tool and cut off wheel. Overall, a rather simple installation, if you have the right tools. I will definitely purchase again from etrailer if the need arises. Great service and great prices. Again, the videos they offer, as well as copies of the printed instructions on their website did help sway my purchasing decision.
by: Timothy06/29/2018
2018 Honda Odyssey
Overall great experience! The hitch arrived quickly once I asked that a back order item be removed from the purchase. It would have been nice to know that the balance of the order was being held awaiting the arrival of the backorder item. That being said, once I found out it was being held and asked that the back order item be removed, etrailer acted quickly in getting that item taken off the order and getting the balance of the order to me. After watching the videos from etrailer on installation i was able to get the hitch installed without a problem. It took me a little longer than estimated as i was installing it by myself and without a lift but still only a little over a hour.
I have ordered from a etrailer in the past and in a few years when I replace this vehicle I am sure I will again.
by: Xiong09/25/2018
2018 Honda Odyssey
The trailer hitch receiver was shipped quickly and received within a few days. Installation was easy, but you definitely will need two people. I installed it on my 2018 honda odyssey and also bought a 40 dollar ramp which made it easier to get under the van. The videos are extremely helpful. This was the primary reason why I bought it from etrailer. I will definitely buy from them again. The only negative experience was the shipping box was ripped and the trailer reciever was sticking out which resulted in minor paint chipping. I would recommend that etrailer used a bigger box with styrofoam or padding to protect the ends. For this reason alone, I am docking a star for the overall experience.
by: Steve S.07/11/2020
Everything was set up for me to install. The video was spot on and I just followed along. Had trouble with the holes drilled into the van frame. 60k miles worth of grit/rust up in there. Was very careful not to cross thread. Rented a thread finishing tool from local automotive parts store just to be sure my threads were clean and the bolts snugged on perfectly. The plastic plate under the driver side was easy to trim by free handing on a table saw but be careful!!! With all the thread cleaning and being careful, the job took three hours which included a run to the store and multiple neighbors drinking beer and poking fun at me. But it’s done, looks sharp, and my new bike hitch fits (could be a little more snug but it’s all good). Two takeaways - clean the holes out on your car so you don’t cross thread and etrailer could do a better job wrapping (came wrapped in plastic and some of the paint got scrapped off - perhaps wrap it in foam before plastic?).
by: Arthur03/08/2021
2018 Honda Odyssey
The hitch receiver installed perfectly. The video installation instruction was very well done and made the process very easy to understand. I deducted one star for the condition the hitch arrived in. It was only wrapped in protective plastic. During delivery the ends of the heavy hitch had broken through the wrap and paint had been rubbed off exposing bare metal. Before installing I had to buy pray paint to repair. Unit looks great installed .
by: Brent04/12/2019
The Draw Tite hitch came within 2 days of ordering and was installed in about 1.5 hours. The hitch itself is heavy duty and appears well constructed. I ended up moving the exhaust like the video recommends and didn't have WD-40, so it took a lot more effort. I also used ramps to give myself more room to maneuver. The area that was the toughest (surprisingly) was the screw the needed to be removed from the wheel well. I have big hands and it was a little tough to get in there. I have the dremel tool and that made cutting the trim very easy. Overall a pretty easy project.
by: Jeff 08/12/2018
I couldn't be more pleased with this product. The installation was extremely easy. The toughest part is getting the muffler disconnected to allow room for tightening bolts but that took 3 minutes with the help of a flat head screwdriver. Everything fit perfectly and the design is such that all original pieces of the vehicle still fit where they were prior to install. 30 minutes or so to install is all you need, including un-boxing. If you have an extra pair of hands to help position it's better, you'll just need them for a couple of minutes. Great product and service!
by: Patrick 10/14/2022
Honda
The wiring harness was received, thank you very much! The new trailer hitch from etrailer looks great on my Honda Odyssey!
by: Jay02/07/2018
See picture of installed hitch below. one thing I might comment on is that the holes were not exact. I had to pry against the hitch in order to get the hitch to spread the last few millimeters to get the bolts started on the second side.
by: David P04/03/2018
2018 Honda Odyssey
The hitch I received from your company only take me 20 minutes to install it was very easy but I did have a lift !
by: Matthew B03/16/2018
Installation went well. A couple of pics and Videoed a little afterward.
by: Steve04/10/2023
2019 Honda Odyssey
Actually a 4.5. Came a day later than original given date. Came with all hardware and instructions. Was able to install in about an hour. Super easy.
The only issue that I have was box was torn and rack had small scuff, nothing a little rattle can paint didn’t fix. Possibility of more padding around sharp corners could help
by: Ronald02/02/2019
2019 Honda Odyssey
Product when on with little or no problem. Working around tail pipe was the only difficulty.
by: TA12/28/2022
I initially ordered this item via amazon from another supplier to make sure delivery was in set time frame. FedEx lost the shipment... Paul B at etrailer came to the rescue. I placed the order on the phone, $[XX] less than [online vendor]. The item arrived this afternoon, a day ahead of schedule, with UPS. I installed per instructions, and since nobody else was around to give a helping hand, I used a hydraulic jack to lift the hitch in place. All 6 bolts fit EXACTLY. I particularly like this hitch because it mounts in 3x2=6 places directly onto the car frame. 76 ft. lbf each of 6 bolts (plus blue locktite, my choice). Excellent product. Excellent service. Thank you
by: Sean08/24/2022
They advertised this as being compatible with the j pin anti rattle pin. BUT IT IS NOT. Wouldn’t be a big deal but could have went with the hitch that is $XX cheaper. But what really got this bad review is customer service had an attitude telling me that they couldn’t make the hitch have 2 holes if it doesn’t have 2 holes!!!!! SHOULD HAVE ORDERED FROM [online]!
Jenny N.
9/7/2022
I will have our customer service team reach out to you. Draw Tite phased out the J pin and discontinued having a second hole in their hitches a few years back.
by: Robert 09/22/2020
2018 Honda Odyssey
Customer service (ordering and speed of shipment) was excellent.
I had my local mechanic mount this to a Honda minivan. You should take note of two things: (1) the suspension of the minivan and the way this hitch mounts, MAY cause whatever you put into the receiver to drag a bit on driveway cuts. My bike rack drags a little going out of my driveway (2) pay attention to where the holes for the receiver pin match those on your accessory. For my Thule rack, it will not go all the way into the second pair of holes without rubbing up against the bumper, so I use the first set of holes.
Robert
9/23/2021
Terrific after a year. Still working as designed, no issues
by: Karen W.06/15/2019
Honda Odyssey
We purchased a hitch for our Honda Odyssey and I have never been so please with a company as I have with etrailer.com. The quality of the hitch was great and the price was fantastic. The best was their directions for installation. My husband was able to install it within 1.5 hours. It saved us quite a bit of money when we didn’t have to have an outside company install it. The hitch works perfectly for our bike rack. Great company, great quality.
Karen W.
6/16/2020
It’s been two years and the hitch still works great. It’s solid and makes our bike trailer very easy to hook up to. Still very happy with the purchase.
by: Anson08/06/2018
2019 Honda Odyssey
I am not a professional and It took me 1 hour to install and it fits perfectly. You need to have some tools like a wrench with extension, and a crowbar/pry tool to push the exhaust pipe (last section) out with some WD-40. Once the exhaust pipe is out of the rubber boot, you need a second person to pull the exhaust pipe to the side/down and it will make your life much easier. There is a small piece of plastic connected to the bumper on the same side as the exhaust pipe and it's optional to be taken out. I cut 11" of the plastic instead of 10" per instruction and it fits well. Overall, it's a 2 people job. The hitch is high quality and it's highly recommended.
Anson K.
8/6/2019
2017 Honda Odyssey EXL. Excellent product. Compare to the OEM trailer, this one tops it off and the reason is when you pay $1500 for the OEM trailer hitch, the bumper has to be removed and cut. On this one, 6 bolts plus some muscle and you are done. I cannot believe this trailer hitch cost much less and a lot less work than the OEM part. Anytime I see parts to be cut is a big red flag. I will buy it again on my next car.
by: John 03/05/2020
2019 Honda Odyssey
I finally received a hitch that was not beat to a pulp by UPS. The thing was perfect. No scratches or chips and the paint is really nice. The install on my 2019 Odyssey was super easy. A perfect ft. I did not even have to lower the exhaust. However you really should in order to get a torque wrench to one of the 3 bolts. 5 of the 6 bolts receive the proper 70 lb-ft of torque. I am a long time customer of etrailer. They do a great job and will continue to buy from them.
John
3/7/2021
Hitch has been perfect for the bike rack. Living in a climate with road salt I clean the hitch as much as possible because they tend to rust very quickly. The paint tends to wear off at the receiver so its a good idea to hit it with paint from time to time.
by: Jay02/03/2019
2018 Honda Odyssey
Still looks and works great. What else is there to say?
by: Hn04/29/2020
The product is great. Looks good and is strong on the Odyssey. Installation was easy. I slid a piece of wood through the hitch hole to meet up with the part's center of gravity and jack the thing up from that point. That allows me to complete the installation by myself. Words of caution: Don't put your face right below the hitch during installation without something to block it should it fall off of the jack.
I couldn't give this a 5 star rating because of the poor packaging, resulting in paint chips at one end of the part. It wasn't bad enough to return, but make you wonder if rust would start from there.
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Nathan
4/18/2024
Everything still working as expected. No issues!