Recommended Towing Capacity Of A 2015 Honda Accord EX-L With Class I Hitch

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I saw the response to the question about a bike carrier for a Honda Fit. My question: Will a Curt class I hitch installed on my 2015 Honda Accord EX-L cause a warranty issue? I use it to tow a small aluminum Trailex Sport Utility trailer, model SUT-200-S, which weighs 120 pounds. Boat, including oars and sliding seat rowing rig, weighs 150 pounds. Combined weight of trailer and load is, therefore, 270 pounds. Estimated tongue weight is about 40 pounds. Thank you.

asked by: Albert

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Per manufacturer's guidelines, the towing capacity of your 2015 Honda Accord EX-L with one passenger in the vehicle is rated at 1,000 lbs. whereas the Curt Class I Trailer Hitch is rated for a maximum 2,000 lbs. of gross trailer weight (GTW) and 200 lbs. of tongue weight (TW). Therefore you must abide by the lower of the two, being the car. As these capacities are well in-line with the trailer you plan to be hauling, there will be no warranty issues with this setup.

I have attached an installation video for your review.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Rorschandt

6/16/2020

The instructions mention connecting the POSITIVE cable to the battery, but the step by step instructions neglect this step. Is the necessity for this connection eliminated by the custom wiring harness?

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Chris R.

6/19/2020

The black 12V wire does need to be run up and connected to the battery's positive post. It looks like it's mentioned on Step 9 in the instructions. This is needed to provide power to the harness.

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Rorschandt

6/5/2020

I just purchased a 2017 Accord Hybrid. I need a hitch for my bicycle rack, and occasionally to tow a small utility trailer. Is this car rated for that "1000lb" ?

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Chris R.

6/9/2020

I checked the online version of the owner's manual for your 2017 Accord and it did list a 1,000 pound towing capacity. It did not specify a different limit for the Hybrid model. I might still check with a local Honda dealer to be sure - if you give them your VIN they will be able to verify its towing limits. The Curt # C11681 will work perfectly for a hitch and for the wiring harness (to power a trailer's signal lights) I recommend the Curt # C56173.

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Rorschandt

6/9/2020

@ChrisR Thank you!

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Chris R.

6/12/2020

@Rorschandt No problem at all!

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Answer 1

You will need to open up the frame of your 2015 Honda Accord some to install the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11681 like what you noted in the attached installation video. This isn&amp;#39;t uncommon for a lot of trailer hitches and Curt…

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Answer 2

To install a hitch like the Curt Hitch part #C11681 that you referenced on your 2015 Honda Accord you will need to trim the heat shield. For more info on that check out the install video and installation instructions I attached.

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Answer 3

I did some research in the owner&amp;#39;s manual for your 2015 Accord and the tongue weight maximum is 100-lbs. The 100-lb limit includes the weight of any cargo added to the weight of the carrier you use in the trailer hitch. The carrier…

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Answer 4

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receivers like part #C11681 which is a fit for a 2013 Honda Accord are designed so that anyone can install it. It requires almost no prior mechanical knowledge nor do you really need any special tools in most cases. The…

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Answer 5

There are two main trailer hitch options for a 2020 Chevrolet Traverse, the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #76184 (see photo one) and the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13380 (see photo two). The main difference between the two…

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Answer 6

The maximum towing capacity of your 2017 Honda Accord is 1,000 lbs. The towing capacity of the hitch will not change the vehicle&#39;s towing capacity as the lower of the two ratings (vehicle/hitch) will always be the limiting factor. For…

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Answer 7

Curt requires a stabilization strap for all Class I hitch mounted accessories to relieve stress that is put upon the hitch while carrying hitch mounted accessories. To utilize the Curt Support Strap #18050 on your Swagman XTC-2 simply loop the…

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Answer 8

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 9

We do indeed have the Curt trailer hitch receiver that fits your 2013 Honda Accord Sport, which is the following part number: - Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11681 I verified this fit directly with Curt for you.

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Answer 10

When it comes to towing a trailer, you&#39;re always limited to the capacity of the lowest rated component in your setup. You may be able to add a hitch to your 2015 Honda Accord that would allow you to tow a small, lightweight trailer, but…

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Answer 11

Yes, you are correct the Curt Class I 1-1/4 receiver #C11681 and the Swagman XTC #S64670 will be a fit for your 2015 Honda Accord 4-door Sedan. The Curt hitch does require, for warranty purposes, you to use a stabilization strap like #18050 for any…

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Answer 12

Yes, the #RHK for the Draw-Tite #75186 will include the brackets shown in the hardware photo on the product page, so you&#39;ll get the parts you&#39;re looking for.

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