Maximum Towing Capacity and Parts Needed to Tow a Trailer with a 2011 Honda Accord Sedan
Question:
Can I tow a small camping trailer with my 2011 accord EXL V6 dual muffler? How much weight can I tow
asked by: Raymond
Expert Reply:
According to the owners manual for your 2011 Honda Accord, your vehicle has a maximum towing capacity of 1,000 lbs. In order to tow a trailer with your vehicle assuming the trailer abides by the vehicle's weight limitations, you will need a trailer hitch, wiring harness and ball mount/hitch ball.
For a trailer hitch, I recommend using the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C11496 which is a confirmed fit and will work well for you. This is a Class I hitch with a 1-1/4" receiver tube opening.
For a wiring harness, I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 118420 which is a direct plug and play option that will not require you to cut or splice any wires. We also have an install video of this harness on a 2011 Honda Accord which I have attached below.
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.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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2" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 3,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 1-9/16 Inch Shank Length
- 3/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 3500 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Class II
- Draw-Tite
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Draw-Tite Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitch - 2-1/8" Rise, 2-3/4" Drop - 6-5/8" Long - 2K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 3/4 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 3 Inch
- Rise - 2 Inch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- 2000 lbs GTW
- Class I
- Draw-Tite
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class I
- 200 lbs TW
- 2000 lbs GTW
- 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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