Other than the fact that they are provided by different manufacturers, there is little difference between the Class III hitches manufactured by Curt and Hidden Hitch. Visually speaking, they are almost identical with the exception of the tang welded onto the Hidden Hitch receiver for attaching a trailer connector mounting bracket. Both receiver hitches have the same weight carrying capabilities, and install in the same manner.
Either hitch would work very well for you. By choosing the... view full answer...
Excellent choices! Both bike racks will hold up and perform really well so when it comes down to it I would have to say that the Yakima RidgeBack # Y02457 would be the best for ease of use since the anti-rattle and locking knob are built into each other and the tilting/folding features are all activated by levers whereas the Kuat Beta uses some levers as well as some pins.
Where the Beta edges out the RidgeBack is when you physically need to move and store the rack. It comes in at a mere... view full answer...
While there won't be a difference in terms of corrosion resistance between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C95CR and Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76268 for your 2021 Acura RDX, I recommend the latter, the Draw-Tite # 76268.
The reason why is that the Curt has a slightly glossier finish than the Draw-Tite, so scratches are going to be a bit more noticeable. These two hitches are otherwise exactly the same, with the same installation, and as of this writing there are no... view full answer...
A trunk-mounted bike rack, such as the Yakima FullBack 2 Bike Rack # Y02634, is nice and easy to use since it doesn't require a trailer hitch receiver. It also does not add as much length to your vehicle which will aid in parking in tight spots. This is specifically designed to be used with vehicles that have spoilers, such as your 2019 Acura RDX, and you can rest assured that no damage to the spoiler will occur. This does not make contact with the paint of your vehicle so you won't have... view full answer...
In my experience I have found that the Tekonsha harnesses like the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118569 seem to have less issues than units like the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # 56008. I feel that Tekonsha uses a more durable power module that holds up better to road vibration and shock inside the vehicle.
I also see that the Tekonsha harness for your 2018 Acura RDX added a seperate ground wire rather than using the ground wire in the factory harness. I have linked the installation... view full answer...
Between the Curt # C13130 and the Draw-Tite # 75784 2-inch Class III hitches I recommend the Draw-Tite since it does not require you to use a support strap # 18050 as the Curt does, and since its 400-lb tongue weight rating is more than adequate for any bike rack. Plus it costs less!
As for hitch bike carriers to use with this hitch, you can use any compatible 2-inch Class III rack that has enough clearance to avoid contact with the back of the RDX. When we installed this hitch on a 2015... view full answer...
First, you made a good choice with the hitch for your 2008 Acura RDX with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13536.
And I also recommend going with the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # 56008.
The reason we like this one over the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118500 you mentioned is because the Curt has a higher maximum amperage rating, which means this harness will give you the best prevention against potential shorts. view full answer...
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