Expert Answers about Acura MDX
- Vehicle/Hitch Towing Capacity of 2010 Acura MDX
- According to the owner's manual, your 2010 Acura MDX has a 5000 lb towing capacity with two occupants. The towing capacity decreases approximately 250 lbs for each additional occupant after two.
As long as the as-towed weight of the trailer doesn't exceed the capacity of the vehicle or the hitch (whichever is less), you'll be fine.
I'd also recommend looking at the capacity sticker on your current hitch, it's fairly common for a hitch to list two different capacities, one for towing,...
view full answer... - Where Does the 4-Way of a 2012 Acura MDX Store When Not in Use
- In most situations it is preferred to have a 4-way connector on a vehicle that stores on the inside of the vehicle as that will protect it from potential damage and from developing corrosion. The wiring harness part # 118424 is designed to store on the inside of your 2012 Acura MDX and then when you need it you would be able to open the rear door and pull the harness out so that you can attach it to your trailer.
The only way you would be able to store it outside would be run it out the...
view full answer... - Recommended Hitch for a 2023 Acura MDX
- No, it doesn't but there is an etrailer one that does. It is the etrailer Hitch item # e27KR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your 2023 Acura MDX with included hardware. It is also a class III hitch with a 2" receiver.
I have linked an installation video below. Please note that this hitch, and the rest available for your 2023 MDX, will not allow the use of the fullsized spare tire. It only works with the smaller mini spare.
I checked with our vendor. The etrailer Hitch item #...
view full answer... - Will the Yakima HangOut fit 2015 Acura MDX
- The Yakima HangOut # Y02638 is a confirmed fit for your 2015 Acura MDX.
As for the straps, you are going to want to use all six with the Yakima HangOut # Y02638 to get the most secure fit on your Acura. The Yakima FullBack # Y02633, as you mentioned, only uses four straps, and there are a few other differences. The HangOut is going to require the use of Yakima Same Key System Core # Y07202, and added security measures such as the Security Strap # Y02623 (which secures the rack to your...
view full answer... - Recommended 4-Way 7-Way Combo Connector for a Factory Wiring Harness
- Yes, it will. The 7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket w/ Mounting Bracket item # HM40975 connects to the standard USCAR connector. A USCAR 7-way socket is a standardized automotive electrical socket that provides a connection point for trailer wiring so it will work perfectly with the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector item # 118289.
Please note that only one connector a 4-way or a 7-way can be used at a time because the covers on this socket will not open far...
view full answer... - Recommended Hitch and Wiring Harness for a 2023 Acura MDX
- To add a hitch to your 2023 Acura MDX, I recommend the etrailer item # e27KR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Acura with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 6,000 lbs towing capacity and a 900 lbs maximum tongue weight.
I have linked an installation video below.
Since you plan on towing a trailer with brakes you will also need a 7-way connector, a brake controller, and a ball mount kit. I have listed all of the parts you will need below...
view full answer... - What Size Wrench is Used to Tighten the Anti-Rattle Device and Lock, # 63232
- I went out to the warehouse and pulled an Anti-Rattle Device and Lock, # 63232. I measured the span of the included wrench and it is 5/8 inches. Any 5/8 inch wrench or socket can be used in place of the flat wrench that is included. I have linked a video review of this device for you.
view full answer... - How Much Weight Can I Put into a Yakima Skybox NX 16, part # Y95AV
- Yakima recommends a Maximum allowable weight of 125 lbs for this Yakima SkyBox NX 16 Cargo Box, part # Y95AV, but you should always be sure to check your vehicle owner's manual to determine the weight carrying capacity of your roof.
I attached installation instructions below for you to check out also.
view full answer... - Hitch Height on 2009 Acura MDX and Ball Mount Compatibility
- When we installed 2-inch Curt Class III hitch # 13354 on a 2009 MDX we found that the top of the receiver opening was indeed 17-inches above ground, although this can vary slightly from car to car depending on the amount of tread wear and factors like passenger and cargo weight.
Since all tow vehicles will exhibit some degree of rear-end squat when a trailer is hitched to them, it is a good idea to have the starting height of the hitch ball on the MDX about 1-inch HIGHER than the top of...
view full answer... - Thule SUP Taxi Minimum Width
- The Thule SUP Taxi # TH810001 itself will accommodate for SUPs as small as 27 inches WIDE. The LENGTH depends on your crossbar spread, which the SUP Taxi requires at least a 24 inch crossbar spread.
view full answer... - Rhino Rack Roof Rack Clearance For a 2014 Acura MDX To Carry a Thule Motion Rooftop Cargo Box
- Here is the information that I can give you about the Rhino-Rack Roof Rack Crossbars # RRVA137B-2, Legs # RRRLKVA and Fit Kit # DK400 for your 2014 Acura MDX. The front crossbar is mounted 3-15/16" on center from the seam where the front door meets the rear door. If you can measure from the center of the door seam back to where your roof meets your rear hatch this measurement plus the 3-15/16" will give you your rear hatch measurement. Your crossbars will be spread 29-17/32" on center.
The...
view full answer... - How To Measure Crossbar Spread And Verify Which Accessories Will Be Compatible
- Crossbar Spread is the distance from the center of one crossbar to the center of the next crossbar. This is a measurement that is typically necessary when determining which crossbar-mounted accessories you can use. I have attached a diagram that shows this measurement. After measuring then you can verify fitment of the SportRack Vista XL Cargo Box - Roof Mount - 18 cu ft - Black # SR7018, which fits crossbar spreads of 23-5/8", 25-7/8", 27-7/8", and 29-7/8". I have attached a link to all...
view full answer... - How Long are Crossbars for Rhino-Rack ROC25 Roof Rack with Vortex Bars for 2005 Acura MDX
- The bars on the Rhino-Rack roof Rack # RR33FR are approximately 37 inches long between the two feet. This rack would be an excellent choice for an all-in-one rack for your 2005 Acura MDX with a naked roof.
view full answer... - Timbren Axle-Less Trailer Suspension for 2011 Gulfstream Visa Travel Trailer
- Timbren axle-less trailer suspensions like # ASR5200S01 and # ASR3500S05 can be bolted on to the trailer frame; welded-on installation is fine too. It's your choice.
Since the Gulfstream Visa M-19RSD single-axle travel trailer has a dry weight of 2832-lbs and is rated to sleep 5 persons I would expect its axle is rated for more than 3500-lbs. You want to ensure you replace the standard beam axle with a Timbren kit rated for the same weight capacity. Your OEM axle should have a plate or...
view full answer... - Above Ground Height of Curt Class III 13328 Trailer Receiver Hitch on 2004 Acura MDX
- I don't have that exact measurement handy, but I was able to figure it out for you. The drop measurement (distance from the underside of the frame member to the top of the receiver tube) is right at 3 inches. This measurement on the Draw-Tite # 75599 is just a little bit less at 2-1/2 inches. This means that the inside top of the Curt # 13328 would sit at about 16-1/2 inches above the ground, versus 17 inches for the Draw-Tite.
I've linked you to the install instructions for each hitch.
view full answer... - Will the Cargo Bag for Carpod Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier # M2202 Keep Bag Contents Dry
- The Cargo Bag for Carpod Hitch Mounted Cargo Carrier # M2202 that you referenced would keep the contents of the bag dry under normal rain circumstances. As long as the flap that goes over the zipper is folded down over it the rain would deflect off of the bag and not make it's way inside the bag.
For added security I would recommend putting the cargo in a plastic bag if you know you will be driving in heavy rain.
view full answer... - Weight of Surco RV Bunk Ladder SP506B
- The shipping weight of the Surco RV Bunk Ladder # SP506B is 7-lbs, so once you deduct the weight of the carton and packing materials you are looking at an actual net weight of about 5-1/2-lbs for the ladder itself. This light weight is a result of the ladder's aluminum construction which also provides freedom from any risk or corrosion.
view full answer... - Width of Viking Solutions Tilt N GO part # 310-VTG002 with and without Handle
- The overall width of the Viking Solutions Tilt N GO part # 310-VTG002 is 47-1/2 inches without the handle. With the handle the width is 63-1/2 inches. If you wanted the width from the center of the hitch pin out to the side with the handle the measurement is 39-3/4 inch.
view full answer... - Alternatives to Rear Suspension Systems for a 2004 Acura MDX Towing a 1999 Key West Boat Trailer
- I spoke with my contact at Timbren and the Rear Suspension System, part # THROD2, has a weight capacity of 2000 lbs and will work on your 2004 Acura MDX as long as the tongue weight does not exceed the tongue weight capacity of the vehicle or trailer hitch. I assume the 1999 Key West boat trailer you have creates sag on the rear of your vehicle. I would recommend a weight distribution system over a rear suspension enhancement system in this situation.
I would recommend the Reese Trunnion...
view full answer... - Will Tall Bindings Hit the Roof Using the Yakima FatCat Ski Carrier on a 2008 Acura MDX
- The bindings will not be an issue when using the Yakima FatCat # Y03095. It has integrated SkiLift brackets. The brackets unlatch from the bottom of the rack and extend, creating extra space between the FatCat and the mount bracket on the hinged end of the carrier. This is a real advantage when you're carrying several snowboards or skis and one of them must be carried with the bindings facing the vehicle's roof.
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