You can use the Replacement QM3 - Quick Mount Hardware - for Adventurer Cargo Box # TH04997 with the Thule Weekender. This hardware kit is compatible with crossbars up to 3-5/8 inches wide. If you need to drill new holes in your box, then I recommend using the Loctite RTV 598 High-Performance Silicone Gasket Maker # LT37467 to seal the holes so you don't have weather issues. view full answer...
If you already have the factory brake controller install wiring harness for your 2008 Honda Element the universal wiring of the Hopkins Agility # HM47295 that you referenced would work to install the controller. It would be just a matter of wiring the 4 wires of the controller to the factory wiring you already have.
If the wiring kit you have isn't for installing a brake controllers but you do have a 7-way already here is what you will need. You would want the Wiring Kit for 2 and 4 Brake... view full answer...
I went on the Remco site and looked up a 2008 Honda Element. I did not see the SC model excluded anywhere in the application charts. It stated that all models, manual or automatic, 2 wheel drive or 4 wheel drive, can be flat towed. You will want to look in the owners manual for the vehicle on how it should be towed.
The only Blue Ox base plates for the vehicle do exclude the SC model, but the Roadmaster Base plates, # 1541-3 will work with all models. These are XL style base plates which... view full answer...
For your 2008 Honda Element EX I recommend the etrailer trailer hitch # e78KR because it will provide the best ground clearance out of the available hitch options. The top of the receiver will basically be right below the bottom of the rear fascia on the vehicle. With this hitch the distance from the ground to the top of the receiver opening is 13-1/2 inches. That means from the ground to the bottom of the receiver is approximately 11 inches. That is basically about as low as the exhaust... view full answer...
I checked with Thule and they list the Thule Passage 2 Bike Rack part # TH910XT as a fit for your 2011 Honda Element, which means it is compatible with the rear spoiler.
If you wanted a bike rack that would not touch the rear spoiler at all I would recommend you go with the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top 2 Bike Carrier for Vehicles w/ Spoilers # HRF2. This carrier is specifically designed to work on vehicles with spoilers and would install on your vehicle without putting any pressure or... view full answer...
Going with the slightly smaller, yet higher capacity Westlake ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire # WE76FR will be absolutely no problem at all. The Westlake # WE76FR will have an outer diameter of 31.7 inches and a section width of 9.3 inches, whereas a Goodyear Endurance ST255/85R16 has an outer diameter of 33.07 inches and a section width of 10.04 inches. So between the 2, there really isn't too much difference in size.
The # WE76FR will up the capacity of the tire to 4,400 pounds at 110... view full answer...
To mount a bike rack on the rear of your Element, there are two alternatives, a hitch mounted option or a trunk mounted option.
The hitch mounted option would require that a hitch like the etrailer Class III receiver, part # e78KR be installed. The hitch would then serve as the attachment point for the bike rack, and could also be used with a cargo carrier or to tow a small trailer in the future, if the need should arise. Although going this route would be initially more expensive due... view full answer...
For your 2004 Honda Element the first thing you'd need to flat tow it would be a base plate kit like the Roadmaster Direct Connect # 1541-5 which is a confirmed fit.
In addition to the base plates, you will also need a compatible tow bar, safety cables, lighting, and supplemental braking to flat tow your vehicle. The most popular compatible tow bar is the Falcon All Terain, # RM-522. This has non-binding arms which makes the setup very easy to connect/disconnect.
For lighting/safety... view full answer...
We have quite a few bike racks that will provide enough clearance for you to open your tailgate on your Honda Element.
The Swagman bike racks that I would recommend taking a look at are the Swagman XTC-2, # S64670, and the Swagman Titan 2 Bike Rack, # S63400. The XTC-2 is a platform-style bike rack that has a folding arm to allow for tailgate clearance and the Titan is a hanging-style bike rack that has a tilting feature to tilt the bike rack away from the vehicle to give added room for... view full answer...
I do have a recommendation for you, but I am not confident that the Thule rack, # TH9058, will tilt down far enough to lower the tailgate on your 2007 Honda Element.
But take a look at the Kuat Beta bike racks such as # B202-2 for 2-inch hitches or # B202-114 for 1-1/4 inch hitches. These racks tilt down much further so clearance for the tailgate won't be a problem.
On your Element the 2-inch etrailer hitch is # e78KR
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Your 2011 Honda Element can be fitted with two classes of hitch, either a 1-1/4-inch Class I type or a 2-inch Class III. For use with a hitch-mount cargo carrier the 2-inch hitch is definitely preferred for its higher capacity. All of the Class III hitches we offer for your Element can be seen on the link provided, and all offer the same 350-lb tongue weight capacity. You can check your hitch safety/warning sticker to confirm its weight rating.
Your Element may have a different tongue... view full answer...
You will want to choose the ball mount that comes closest to placing your trailer so that it is level when towed.
To determine the rise or drop of ball mount you need, measure the distance from the ground to the inside top of your receiver tube. Then, with your trailer jacked up so that it is level, measure the distance from the ground to the bottom of the trailer coupler. Subtract the two measurement, and the difference between the dimensions will equal the rise or drop needed. If the... view full answer...
You will need to start with a 4-way trailer wiring harness (if you do not have one) for your 2007 Honda Element. For that you would want the # C56029 that you referenced as it's a direct fit for your vehicle and installs easily.
From there you would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller. For that you will want the Brake Controller Install Kit and 7-Way Adapter part # ETBC7. I attached installation instructions and an install video for this product... view full answer...
When the Yakima SlimShady Awning part # Y36VR is folded up it only takes up about 4-1/2 inches of bar space that would leave you with right at 39-1/2 inches of available bar space for a basket. You could easily then fit the Yakima LoadWarrior part # Y07070 with the Yakima Spare Carrier # Y07076. This is 44 inches wide but a good portion of it can hang over the bars since the mounting brackets of the basket aren't on the very outsides of the basket. view full answer...
The diameter of the outer tube of the Buyers Products A-Frame Jack w/ Support Foot # 3370091260 that you referenced is 2-1/4 inches. view full answer...
For maximum flexibility, I always recommend going with a Class III hitch if the option is available. The Class III uses the more common 2 x 2 inch receiver opening, that has many more available accessories than the 1-1/4 x 1-1/4 does. I'd recommend the etrailer # e78KR. As you can see by the installation instructions I've linked, the installation procedure is pretty straightforward.
If you'd prefer a hanging style rack, the Swagman Trailhead, part # S63360 is an excellent choice. The rack... view full answer...
A 68 inch long coiled safety cable set like the Roadmaster part # RM-643 would work really great with your Blue Ox flat towing setup. This is a standard length safety cable set and has more than enough capacity for your Element as it is rated for 6,000 lbs. view full answer...
If there's a possibility you might use the hitch as a mounting point for a hitch accessory like a cargo carrying tray or a bike rack, you might want to consider going with the Class III hitch with the 2 inch receiver opening. The 2 inch receiver size is more common and there are many more accessories available for it. If you decide to go with a 2 inch hitch, I'd recommend the etrailer Class III trailer hitch, part # e78KR. You'll also need a ball mount, part # C45010 and a 1-7/8 inch ball,... view full answer...
I have several great bike rack options that I think you will really like. Take a look at the Kuat Sherpas, # SH22G for gray, # SH22B for black, and # SH22P for pearl. Since you mentioned that your current rack is rusting I have purposely selected these racks because they are aluminum and are not susceptible to corrosion and they hold the bikes at the wheels only so no frame contact. And it doesn't hurt that they are well within your budget. I have also included a picture showing all the... view full answer...
Because the bike racks are effectively universal in terms of hitch shape, we don't custom-fit to each vehicle individually. An exception is of course if the vehicle has a rear mount spare tire. Since you don't have one, you don't need to worry about this.
The bumper or body elements of a vehicle can sometimes get in the way, and if you're worried about this, you can simply measure from the center of the hitch pin hole to the edge plane of the bumper. The etrailer part # e78KR that you... view full answer...
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