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  • How Far Out Does the Thule Hitching Post Pro 4 Bike Trailer Hitch Mount Bike Rack Extend
  • I spoke with my contact at Thule. She went and measured a Hitching Post Pro 4 Bike Rack, # TH934XTR from the hitch pin hole to the end of the arms. She came up with approximately 38-1/2 inches. The cradles can be slid a little back and forth on the arms. Another important factor is the length of the bikes you put on it so take that into consideration when making calculations. I have included a link to a video for this bike rack.
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  • Recommended Wiring Harness for a 2024 Honda Pilot
  • I checked with our vendors and there are no custom fit wiring harnesses for the 2024 Honda Pilot's which means you will have to use one of the two universal options available. I have listed both of the below: Curt Powered Tail Light Converter w/ 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector and Install Kit item # C59496 - This harness requires you to use a circuit tester to find the correct wires to splice into. Once you have done this it will provide you with a 4-way connector that will allow you to control...
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  • Can 3,500 lb Leaf Spring Be Installed on Vintage Aristocrat Lo Liner Trailer with 2,000 lb Axle
  • Yes, you will need to replace the hangers as well since there will be a 1/4" gap. The 4-Leaf Double-Eye Spring # SP-210275 you're looking at is rated for 3,500 lb axle applications so I actually recommend using the the 3-Leaf Double-Eye Spring for 2,000-lb Trailer Axles # e84SR instead. This will give you just the right amount tension needed for your trailer - the 3,500 lb leaf spring will be too rigid and cause the trailer to ride more stiff. The 2K leaf spring is shorter than the 3.5K...
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  • Length of the Curt Spectrum Brake Controller Wiring
  • The Curt Spectrum Trailer Brake Controller # C51170 has a wiring harness that is 48 inches long between the knob and the concealed box. I reached out to the manufacturer to confirm that measurement for you. If you have the factory 7-way on your 2016 Honda Pilot then you will simply use the Custom wiring harness # C51392 which has a 24 inch length to connect your controller to your factory wiring harness. If you do not have the factory 7-way, then you will want the universal wiring harness...
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  • Recommended 4-Way Wiring Harness for a 2017 Honda Pilot
  • Welcome back! To add a wiring harness to your 2017 Pilot that will control your trailer's lights, I recommend the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness item # C56291. This custom-fit T-connector plugs into your Pilot's factory tow package, which is located in your cargo area, on the driver's side. Once you've plugged in the T-connector, you will have to insert the included 10-amp fuse into the fuse holder. This will give you a 4-Way connector. I have linked an installation video below. To...
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  • What is the Ground Clearance for the etrailer Trailer Hitch for 2005 Honda Pilot
  • It's going to vary a bit depending on whether or not your rear suspension is worn or not, but in most cases a 2005 Honda Pilot with the etrailer Trailer Hitch # e98851 will sit 16-3/8" from the bottom of the hitch to the ground. Because this hitch has a concealed cross tube design it will provide good ground clearance compared to a cross tube that is visible. This hitch has a durable, matte black powder coating that will stand up to corrosion extremely well and provides you with a 2" receiver...
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  • Depth Dimension of Optronics Miro-Flex LED Trailer Stop/Turn/Tail Light STL35RB
  • The actual depth of the Optronics Miro-Flex LED Trailer Stop/Turn/Tail Light # STL35RB is 2-5/16-inches, as shown in the linked diagram which includes overall dimensions too, but you will also need to allow for the right-angle plug # A47PB which will add another inch. This light is intended for installation using rubber grommet # A33GB.
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  • How Far Does Kuat Transfer 1 Bike Rack Stick Out on Rear of Vehicle
  • The Kuat Transfer 1 bike rack part # KU64FR that you referenced will stick out 28 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole it is installed in. So what you'll want to do is measure from the center of your hitch pin hole out 28 inches and you'll know exactly where the rack would stick out to.
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  • Length of Spring Bars in Pro Series # PS49901 Weight Distribution System
  • The length of the spring bars in the Pro Series Weight Distribution System # PS49901 is 29 inches. The width of the chain hanger that bolts to the trailer frame is 5-3/4 inches as well.
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  • Recommended Hitch for a 2003 Honda Pilot
  • To add a hitch to your 2003 Honda Pilot EX, I recommend the etrailer Hitch item # e98851. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Honda with included hardware. It is compatible with a full size spare tire. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver so it will have plenty of capacity to handle 250 lbs of bikes and rack. For a compatible wiring harness you will want the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector item # C55336. This custom-fit T-connector...
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  • Recommended Roof Rack for a 2020 Honda Pilot w/ Flush Rails
  • No, we do not because the 2020 Honda Pilot's flush roof rails have holes predrilled into them to attach the crossbars. All of the available roof racks mount to the flush rails this way and can not be adjusted. There are no clamping roof racks that will secure to the rails without being screwed into these holes. To add a roof rack to your 2020 Honda Pilot's flush roof rails, I recommend the roof rack by Thule which includes the following parts: Thule WingBar Evo Crossbars - Aluminum -...
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  • How to Find the Towing Capacity of a 2011 Honda Pilot 4WD
  • According to the owner's manual the maximum towing capacity of your 2011 Honda Pilot depends on the number of occupants. It maxes out at 4,500 pounds if you only have 2 people in the vehicle and decreases if you add more passengers. This is the 4-wheel drive model like you have, this decreased to 3,500 pounds for the 2-wheel drive model. This figure assumes each person weighs an average of 150 pounds and is seated from the front of the vehicle back. So the two passengers need to be...
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  • Which Trailer Hitch has the Best Ground Clearance for a 2016 Honda Pilot
  • Between the hitches for the 2016 Honda Pilot Curt hitch # C13146 is going to offer 1/2 ich more ground clearance compared to etrailer hitch # e98840. The Curt hitch measures approximately 14-1/2 inches from the ground to the top of the receiver opening and the etrailer hitch measures 14 inches. If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop....
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  • Bolt Hole to Bolt Hole Measurements for 2,000 lb Coupler for 2 Channel and 1-7/8 Hitch Ball
  • I took a look at each of the 2,000 lb trailer couplers that fit a 2" channel and connect to a 1-7/8" hitch ball, and none of them have bolt hole to bolt hole measurements of 1-1/4". The Channel Tongue Trailer Coupler # CT-2001-Z has a 2-1/4" on center measurements. The 1-1/4" bolt hole to bolt hole measurement you have is going to be too small for any of the current trailer couplers so what I strongly recommend is that you drill new holes which will allow you to use the coupler of your...
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  • Hitch Ground Clearance for Curt Class III C13146 Installed on 2017 Honda Pilot
  • The actual distance from the ground to the bottom of the receiver tube on Curt Class III hitch # C13146 depends on a few things, including passenger and cargo load, the inflation pressure and the tire tread depth, and sometimes the tire size on the car. When we installed this hitch on a 2016 Pilot the bottom of the receiver tube was approximately 12-1/4-inches above level ground when the vehicle was unoccupied. Your 2017 Honda Pilot came with a choice of two tire sizes, 245/50-20 and 245/60-18....
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  • Outer and Inner Dimensions of the Vented Battery Box # DW03188
  • I went out to the warehouse and pulled the Vented Battery Box, # DW03188, and produced a short video showing the dimensions of the box for you, see link. The inside dimensions of the box with the lid removed are 8-1/4 inches long, by 5-1/4 inches wide at the bottom of the inside of the box, and 6-1/8 inches deep. The overall outer dimensions of the battery box are 10-1/2 inches long, by 7-3/8 inches wide, by 9-1/4 inches high, with the lid on the box. You may also be interested in the...
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  • Will Yakima RidgeBack 5 Fit etrailer Hitch e98840
  • The Yakima RidgeBack 5 part # Y02459 does fit in the etrailer hitch # e98840 that you mentioned. The hitch pin minimum dimension that this rack mentions is basically for the Subaru factory hitches which have an unusually shallow hitch pin dimension.
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  • Recommended Class IV Transmission Cooler for a 2008 Honda Pilot
  • These kits are all pretty universal and so long as you have enough space on your radiator the bigger coolers designed for larger SUV's will work on your 2008 Honda Pilot. To get the item # D33504 in a kit you will want the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets item # D13504. This has everything you need to get set up and keep your transmission cool. The class IV transmission cooler that comes with item # D13504 measures 11" wide x 12" tall x 7/8" deep. This...
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  • Cargo Carrier Solution for Carrying 2 Small Dirt bikes and Snowblower
  • A cargo carrier with a ramp like the 32 x 48 Reese Steel Solo part # PS10401-10402 would be a really great option with more than enough capacity that would also be easy to load due to the ramp. The holes around the platform of the carrier would work great to attach tie downs to as well. Then for tie downs the part # SLLS18CSR would work great.
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  • Replacement Trailer Hub Seal for 12194TC TCM
  • We've got one that is close enough I am more than confident it will fit. It is the Double Lip Grease Seal item # 34823 you were looking at. It has a 1.249" inside diameter and 1.983" outside diameter. The few thousandths of an inch this is off of your 12194TC TCM oil won't affect it functioning correctly.
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