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  • How to Determine The Correct Tire And Wheel Size On A Trailer With 4 Hole Bolt Pattern
  • The bolt pattern you will need is 4 on 4 inches. They do not make a 4 on 5 inch bolt pattern. The tire size of 78/13 should have a letter in front of the 78 number, like B78-13 or C78-13. The old B78-13 tire size will translate to the current 175/80-13 tire size. The old C78-13 tire size will translate to the current 185/80-13 tire size. The ST175/80-13 (B78-13) tire size is the more common trailer size. If you have the B78-13 tire size you will want to use the Loadstar ST175/80D13 Bias...
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  • Trailer Lights Cut Out When Attached to 2017 Honda Pilot with LED Tail Lights
  • The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C56291 installs via a factory tow package port that is present on all models of the 2017 Honda Pilot with or without the factory tow package. This factory tow package port is wired independently of the factory tail light circuits therefore there won't be any issues with the limited amp draw of your factory LED tail lights. If the trailer wiring harness you are using now does splice into the tail lights then this is most likely why you are...
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  • Bike Rack For 2 Bike On 2016 Honda Pilot
  • If you are looking to use a bike rack with the 2" hitch receiver on your 2016 Honda Pilot, or for even use on a RV bumper the Swagman Traveler XC2 Bike Rack Item # S64663 can accommodate both applications. If you are needing a hitch as well, a great addition to your Pilot would be the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Item # C13146. Having a 900 pound tongue weight rating, and a 6,000 pound gross tow rating can accommodate not only the bikes and rack, but also give the option for towing small...
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  • Hitch Lock And 2" Shank Adapter For Kuat 1-1/4" Bike Rack
  • The Kuat Bike Rack Shank Adapter # D101 will work in converting your 1-1/4" Kuat bike rack to 2" to fit your receiver hitch, as long as your bike rack is Kuat Alpha, Beta, NV 2.0, NV Base 2.0, Sherpa, and Sherpa 2. This adapter will not work for first generation Kuat NV bike racks. The correct hitch lock to use with this 2" adapter is the Hitch Lock # HL2.
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  • Is There Hitch for 2019 Honda Pilot that Allows Full Sized Spare to be Kept
  • If the wheel diameter of the spare is less than 18 inches the etrailer hitch part # e98840 will fit your 2019 Honda Pilot and allow the spare to be reinstalled. We've had several customers come back and leave reviews for this hitch and told us that their spare was easily reinstalled after the install of this hitch.
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  • 2 Bike Hitch Rack for 2015 Honda Pilot with 2 inch Hitch
  • The now discontinued Hollywood Racks Commuter part # HR2500 that you referenced was a 2 bike rack that tilts and can be used in a 2 inch hitch like what you have on your 2015 Honda Pilot. This is a great economically priced option but it does lack a couple of the nicer features found on other racks like anti-sway cradles to prevent the bikes from contacting each other when on the road and a hitch lock. It is lighter weight though which is really nice. On the higher end spectrum of options...
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  • Roof Top Cargo Bag Recommendation for a 2004 Honda Pilot
  • I like the cargo bag part # RL100S30, this bag can attach to vehicles with or without crossbars and should do an excellent job for you. It can hold up to 18 cubic feet of storage with sealed seams to help prevent water from getting through the bag in case of inclement weather. I also recommend a protective pad, # RL100650, to protect the roof when using the bag.
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  • How To Carry Two Canoes On a 2012 Honda Pilot with Raised Side Rails
  • In order to carry boats on the roof of a 2012 Honda Pilot you'll need to first start with a roof rack. If you have the raised side rails which shoulds like what you described then the best option to get the longer crossbars is with the Evo Raised Rail Feet for Thule Crossbars part # TH710401. These will then allow you to use the Thule ProBar Evo Crossbars like part # TH713700 which are 79" long but can be cut to fit. In regards to mixing a roof rack for bare roof and raised side rails,...
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  • Transmission Cooler Recommendation for 2003 Honda Pilot
  • If you're not planning on towing frequently at or near its 4500 lb capacity or in mountainous areas, the Derale # D13611 you'd looked at would be an excellent choice. The cooler is a plate fit design, which offers extremely high efficiency in a small package that won't take up much room on the front of your radiator. If you'll be pushing the vehicle harder by towing more frequently and planning on running up and down hills, a larger cooler like # D13502 would be a better choice. Unless...
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  • Trailer Wiring Harness for 2018 Honda Pilot with Reverse Sensors
  • Since your 2018 Honda Pilot features the factory reverse sensors you will want to go with the Tekonsha T-One Wiring Kit # 118760. As you mentioned in your question, this particular harness includes an additional connector that is only used on Pilots that are equipped with these sensors, and it allows them to continue working as normal with the harness plugged in and in use. The Curt alternative does not include this additional provision so it won't work well on your vehicle.
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  • Transmission Cooler Recommendation for 2007 Honda Pilot
  • Because the most efficient place to install the cooler is directly behind the grille in front of the radiator, out of necessity you'll need to remove the front bumper cover and the grille. I'd recommend going with the Derale # D13503, which you can see being installed on a 2006 Honda Pilot by clicking the provided link. As you can see, the install isn't terribly difficult, just a little time consuming. A transmission cooler is an inexpensive insurance policy for your transmission, as...
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  • Parts Needed to Install 7-Way and Draw Tite iCommand Brake Controller 2017 Honda Pilot
  • Since you plan to install the Curt 7-way kit part # CU86FR in your 2017 Honda Pilot all you'd need to install the Brake EVN # TK63VR would be the install harness part # 3070-P and you'd be set.
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  • Transmission Cooler Recommendation for 2013 Honda Pilot
  • When mounting a transmission cooler you want to install it in a location that will provide it with the max air flow as possible. Typically in front of the radiator is the best as that's where the vehicle was designed to provide the most air flow. Even being near the radiator the air moving as quick as it does through the fins would prevent heat build up. Plus you have the fan pulling the air through the cooler when at slower speeds. That being said you still can mount it away from the...
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  • Do You Recommend the Yakima Fullback or the Yakima Halfback?
  • The Yakima Fullback 2 Bike Rack # Y02634 comes fully assembled. The Fullback has many great features including the steel-enforced security that secures the rack to the trunk and also locks for the bikes. As far as attaching the racks, both the Fullback installs quickly and easily on your trunk or hatch with an interlocking HUB and 4 cam-buckle straps. Yakima provides you with a special setting designed for your 2021 Honda Pilot (found in the instruction manual). In addition, four strap...
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  • Does Swagman XTC Bike Rack Fit 2012 Honda Pilot
  • Yes the Swagman XTC2 bike rack part # S64670 is a fit for your 2012 Honda Pilot and does not require anything aside from the rack itself. If you wanted a way to lock the bikes to the rack and the rack to your hitch you'd just need the # S64031 as well.
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  • Parts Needed to Install Brake Controller 2012 Honda Pilot with 4-Way
  • To install a 7-way and brake controller in your 2012 Honda Pilot that has a 4-way currently you would need to go with the 7-way adapter part # ETBC7 and a brake controller like the P2 part # 90885. There isn't a custom fit 7-way kit that fits your Pilot like you mentioned.
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  • Can Cargo Carrier of Swagman Skaha 2 Plus Bike Rack with Cargo Carrier Be Used By Itself
  • Yes, the cargo carrier portion of the Swagman Skaha 2 Plus Bike Rack with Cargo Carrier # S69SR can be used as a stand-alone carrier.
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  • How To Determine Correct Bunk Boards and Mounting Hardware For 17' V Bottom Boat
  • We have exactly what you are looking for. It is recommended to have bunk boards at least 50% of the length of your boat, so since your boat measures 17' long you would want to go with bunk boards that are at least 8-1/2' long. This is the minimum recommendation so you can absolutely use longer bunk boars if desired, you just want them to run from the stern as far forward as you desire. Based on how the crossmembers are on your trailer I would pickup some 10' long 2" x 4" boards and wrap...
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  • Thule Force Cargo Box Recommendation for a 2011 Honda Pilot for Hatch Clearance
  • I would go with the Thule Force Cargo Box # TH6359B. This is a very large cargo box that Thule has confirmed will fit without hatch interference and should not go over your windshield at all. You will need to move the mounting hardware of the box as far back as possible.
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  • Trailer Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier Recommendation for a 2010 Honda Pilot
  • The most popular carrier for a 2 inch hitch and that folds is the Curt carrier, # C18151. When folded up, the carrier will be 6 inches from the center of the hitch pin hole. You will need to measure on your 2010 Honda Pilot to make sure you have enough clearance for this carrier when folded up. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you. The etrailer cargo carrier, # e98874, will be further when folded up, 9-1/2 inches.
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