2-Inch Trailer Hitch & Wiring Harness for 2005 Honda Element
Question:
I am interested in a 2inch trailer hitch and wiring for a 2005 Honda Element. Im hoping for some plug and play options but dont know if it is available.
asked by: Lisa D
Expert Reply:
For your 2005 Honda Element the 2-inch Class III hitch I recommend is the lower-priced option from etrailer, part # e78KR, since this has the same 350-lb tongue weight and 3500-lb towing capacities as the Curt hitch # 13574. The hitch includes all required mounting hardware and does not require the use of a stabilizer strap like the Curt hitch does. I have linked for you a copy of the installation instructions.
There is no plug-and-play wiring harness option for your car but we do have a hardwired 4-pole kit that includes everything needed - even a circuit tester for confirming the signals carried on each of the wires to be connected. Part # C59496 and I also included a helpful article to make the install go easier. Once installed this 4-pole harness will provide stop, turn and tail light functions for your trailer. Note this 4-pole type of wiring does not support trailer brake or trailer 12V power functions, only basic lighting. If your trailer has brakes please let me know.
Towing also requires a ball mount and hitch ball. Choose a Class III ball mount with the correct rise or drop to keep the hitched trailer level. Please refer to the linked article for how to choose one. Then select a Class III hitch ball of the size required by your trailer coupler using the linked page. You may prefer the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989900 which includes two ball mounts and two hitch balls, as well as a pin and clip.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Curt Powered Tail Light Converter w/ 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector and Install Kit
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- 8 Feet Long
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- etrailer
more information >
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