Recommended Curt Class I Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2005 Honda Accord

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Curt Class I Hitch for 05 Honda Accord. For the C11290 hitch I believe it is secured to the tow hook and then screwed into the trunk/spare tire area. Is there anything to be concerned with here that the hitch isnt secured to any of the car frame/heavy metal? Im not planning to move anything to large with the largest item to be potentially moved being a riding lawn mower on a small trailer.

asked by: John

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Helpful Expert Reply:

You are correct in how the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver -Class I - 1-1/4" # C11290 is mounted. This hitch has been tested to hold a maximum tongue weight of 200 lbs and a maximum trailer towing weight of 2,000 lbs when loaded. A riding lawn mower on a small trailer is probably at close to the maximum capacity of this hitch, so I recommend calculating the weights before doing this as your owners manual states 1000 lbs towing max and 100 lbs tongue weight.

For your trailer wiring, I recommend the Curt # C55502 for a sedan or # C56053 for a coupe. These wiring harness options plug directly into existing wiring, so no cutting, splicing, or tapping is required. These custom-fit T-connectors plug into your Honda Accord's wiring harness, which is located behind the driver's-side interior trim panel in your rear cargo area.

For a ball mount compatible with your hitch receiver, I recommend the Curt # C45016. This will also require a hitch ball like # A-82 for a 2 inch option or # A-80 for a 1-7/8 inch diameter ball to match your trailer coupler size.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

For the 4-door sedan model 2004 Honda Accords the correct wiring harness is part #118302, for the 2 door coupes the correct part number is #C56053. Since you have a sedan you would need the part #118302. I attached an install video for you to check…

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Answer 2

I spoke with my contact at Curt regarding the Trailer Hitch Receiver #C11327 on your 2007 Honda Accord. He stated that while they have not heard of any issues like what you are describing with the small gap between the carriage bolt and tow loop on…

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Answer 3

Yes the Curt hitch part #C11290 that you referenced fits both the coupe and sedan models of the 2001 Honda Accord.

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Answer 4

To find the trailer wiring connection point on your 2000 Honda Accord to install the Trailer Wiring Harness part #118336 you will need to Unscrew the knob securing the access panel on the driver’s side of the vehicle’s trunk. Remove the access panel…

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Answer 5

There is not a 2 inch hitch available for your 2003 Honda Accord. The manufacturer doesn't make one because the frame can't handle most accessories that would be overloading the frame. The 1-1/4 hitch is even restricted to a class I so there…

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Answer 6

The furthest two attachment points for the cross tubing on Curt Hitch, #C11290, are in the trunk pan (where the spare tire sits) and not the frame. The attachment point for the bracket nearest the receiver opening is a tow hook near the center of the…

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Answer 7

I managed to locate an online copy of the 2000 Accord Owners manual. On page 186, Honda states that the maximum towing capacity of the vehicle is 1,000 lbs and that the maximum tongue weight load (downward force applied to hitch) should be no more…

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Answer 8

For your 2003 Honda Accord, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" #C11290 is a confirmed fit for both the sedan (4 door) and coupe (two door), so it will fit your vehicle. The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness…

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Answer 9

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 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 11

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 12

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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