Trailer Hitch and Towing Accessory Recommendation for 2006 Honda Element
Question:
I am wondering what is the difference in the two trailer hitch for the 2006 honda element? One is the 13574 and the other is e78KR... They look the same to me? Which one is the one I need?
asked by: David E
Expert Reply:
The two Class III hitches you mentioned, the etrailer # e78KR and the Curt # 13574, have the same weight capacity, installation procedure and appearance except for the finish. The Curt has a glossy black finish and the etrailer hitch has a matte black finish. It depends on which you like better. Many people think the matte black blends more and make the hitch not as noticeable.
If the finish doesn't help you choose, you can choose the lower priced etrailer model, and not feel like you've sacrificed anything.
To complete your towing system, you might also need the following:
Trailer wiring harness with 4-pole trailer connector, part # C59496
Ball mount, part # AMSC2
1-7/8 inch trailer ball, part # 19260 or 2 inch trailer ball, part # 63845
If you click the provided link, you can see an installation instructions that are attached for you.
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
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Convert-A-Ball Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 10,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
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- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Matte Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 10000 lbs GTW
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Curt Powered Tail Light Converter w/ 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector and Install Kit
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
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- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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