Installation Difficulty for Curt Trailer Hitch C13370 on a 2018 Honda Odyssey
Question:
Since the difficulty of install on the EcoHitch Hitch 306-X7286 is 10 out of 10 it would be really helpful if you guys did one of your awesome video installs for this hitch. I really like the concealed nature but due to the install difficulty I have been hesitant to purchase. Any chance that could happen? Thanks
asked by: Jason M
Expert Reply:
Unfortunately, we have not had the opportunity to install the EcoHitch on the Odyssey. As soon as we get the chance, we will install the hitch and make a video. I have linked the instructions for you which has further details on the installation process.
Some hitches require some extra installation steps. The installation difficulty scale on our site reflects the amount of time is estimated to install a hitch. The installation time is only estimated to be so long because some components on the 2018 Honda Odyssey have to be temporary removed and there is some trimming of various parts required for installation. None of this is difficult, it just takes longer overall to install the hitch.
If you are willing to give up the hidden crossbar, you could take a look at the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # C13370, which is only rated at 3 out of 10 for difficulty. I attached an install video for this hitch.
If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.
If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.
And for a trailer connector you can use T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector Item # 118521. We do have a video showing an example installation of this harness which I have linked for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
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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EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class II
- 300 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- EcoHitch
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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 Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 525 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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