Maximum Towing Capacity and Parts Needed to Tow a Waverunner with a 2017 Honda Accord

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I was wondering what the tow rating would be for a 2017 Honda Accord Touring V6 with the two hitches you sell for it, and if you have a recommendation of one over the Curt Hitches? I am hoping to tow a light wave runner with it.

asked by: Matt G

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The maximum towing capacity of your 2017 Honda Accord is 1,000 lbs. The towing capacity of the hitch will not change the vehicle's towing capacity as the lower of the two ratings (vehicle/hitch) will always be the limiting factor. For your Accord, I recommend using the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11496 which is a Class I hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver tube opening.

In order to complete your towing setup you will also need a wiring harness and ball mount/hitch ball. For a wiring harness, I recommend the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C56299 which is a direct plug and play option that will not require you to cut or splice any wires. Then for a ball mount/hitch ball, I recommend the Draw-Tite Drawbar part # 3593 and the 1-7/8" Hitch Ball part # 19256 or the 2" Hitch Ball part # 19258 depending on your trailer coupler.

expert reply by: Conner L

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Answer 1

The biggest rise we offer in a 1-1/4 inch ball mount is 5-3/8 inches, and that is part #C45028. This ball mount is a Class l and also features a 5-9/16 inch drop. This ball mount is rated for a gross towing capacity of 2,000-lbs. The hitch pin and…

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Answer 2

The Curt Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitches part #C45028 (5-3/8" Rise) is the most amount of rise we offer for a standard ball mount that fits a 1-1/4" trailer hitch receiver. The 2" Hitch Ball can then be added with part…

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Answer 3

When you install the trailer wiring for the 2016 Honda Accord you need to route the power wire from the rear of the vehicle up to the vehicle battery. There are two ways to do this. One way is to run it through the interior and then run it through…

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Answer 4

For your 2017 Honda Accord Hybrid the Curt hitch part #C11496 is a confirmed fit. For a bike rack you will be limited to 2 bikes maximum because the hitches for the vehicle are Class I hitches. I recommend going with a light weight bike rack to…

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Answer 5

The Curt trailer hitch part #C11681 that you referenced has a 2,000 lb trailer weight capacity which means it would easily handle the weight of a 1,100 lb total trailer. Now I looked up the towing capacity of your 2016 Honda Accord which is rated…

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Answer 6

The Curt Trailer Hitch, part #C11362 is designed to fit a 2013 - 2016 Lexus ES 350, and 2013 - 2016 Lexus ES 300h Hybrid. If this is the vehicle you are asking about then the C11362 will work for you. It does require permanent removal of the heat…

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Answer 7

We can very likely get this worked out. Can you tell me how far it is from spring center to spring center? This is the distance from the middle of one spring to the middle of the other. We will also need the hub face to hub face measurement. This is…

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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

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 11

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 12

To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota RAV4, I recommend the etrailer item #e23ZR. 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 4,000 lbs towing capacity, and a 600…

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