Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2008 Honda Odyssey

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which 2in hitch will be the most hidden from view? also, which one will give the most ground clearance?

asked by: Pat

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Expert Reply:

Because of the mounting locations present on a 2008 Honda Odyssey and the fact that all of the available hitches have cross tubing that is straight across, all of the hitches will be visible on the van. You can look at the pictures on the product pages for the hitches to get a good idea of what they will look like on your van. I have included a link to all the hitches for you to view.

I recommend going with a class III trailer hitch because they have a higher capacity and are compatible with more accessories than the lower rated hitches. The Draw-Tite Hitch, # 75270, that you have referenced is a good choice. With this hitch installed, there will be 11-1/4 inches of clearance from the ground to the top of the receiver tube opening and approximately 9 inches to the bottom of the receiver. I have included a link to the installation instructions and a video showing a typical installation.

If you plan to do some towing, the recommended ball mount is # 2753 and you can use pin and clip # PC3. For a ball you can use # 19260 (1-7/8 inch diameter) # 19247 (2 inch diameter), or # 63847 (2-5/16 inch diameter). For trailer wiring use T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, # 118438. I have included links to the instructions and a installation video for the wiring as well.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

The trailer hitch I recommend for your 2008 Honda Odyssey is the Draw-Tite Max-Frame #75270 because it doesn't require any fascia trimming (like the etrailer and Curt might). This, as well as the other trailer hitches, exceeds the weight…

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Answer 2

The bolts that are used to attach a hitch like the #75270 to your 2007 Honda Odysey are M12 X 1.25 X 35mm. That means you would need a M12x1.25 size thread tap.

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Answer 3

The install hardware for the #75270 that your referenced is M12 X 1.25 X 35mm. I attached a help articles on cleaning out weldnuts for you to check out as well.

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Answer 4

Weldnuts on vehicles as old as yours are going to be pretty dirty. Your plan of ordering a thread tap at same time as hitch is smart and will save you time as it's the most efficient way to clean dirty weld nuts. The thread tap size you'd…

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Answer 5

In regards to the Thule Hitching Post Pro part #TH934XTR and Yakima RidgeBack 4 Bike Rack part #Y02458, I give the nod to Yakima. They are both very similar options (tilting feature, anti-sway cradles, 1-1/4"/2" Hitch, etc.) but the Yakima…

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Answer 6

The bike cradles on the Yakima RidgeBack 4 Bike Rack #Y02458 are held in place by a bottom set screw. So, while the cradles can be angled about 20 degrees (to adjust their angle and better conform to your bike) or removed (to allow them to be…

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Answer 7

The frame cradles of the Yakima RidgeBack 4 Bike Rack #Y02458 are adjustable in where they can mount on the arms and the arms have a usable length of 25 inches. This means that if you evenly spaces the cradles and used all the room of them you'd…

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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

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 10

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 11

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 12

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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