Recommended Trailer Hitch And Wiring Harness For 2014 Honda Accord
Question:
I like your trailer hitch for the 2014 Honda Accord. I dont think I have all the tools to put it up by myself. Do you actually to help to put it up? Or do you recommend a garage to do the job? Thanks!
asked by: Zhanjun H
Expert Reply:
The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2014 Honda Accord is the Curt, part # C11496.
This is a Class l trailer hitch and it has a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The installation instructions are attached and you can check them out to see if this is something you wish to do or if you want to have a trusted mechanic take care of it for you.
As far as installation, the tools you will need are Metal Shears, Lubricant or Soapy water, Die Grinder, Torque Wrench, and possibly a metal file. The torque wrench is important because the installation requires the bolts to be tightened to a specific torque. This is done to make certain the hitch is secure and safe. Most local auto parts stores will rent or loan a torque wrench if you do not have one available.
If you plan on towing I recommend a ball mount like part # C45521. This ball mount has a 2-5/8 inch rise or 3-1/4 inch drop. For a hitch ball I recommend part # A-82 for a 2-inch ball or part # A-80 for a 1-7/8 inch.
If you need trailer wiring I recommend part # 118596 if your Accord does not have LED tail lights.
If you do have LED tail lights the wiring harness I recommend is part # C56173.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Stainless Steel - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Stainless Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
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- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
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- Trailer Hitch
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- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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