Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2018 Honda Pilot
Question:
I need a trailer hitch for my 2018 Honda Pilot which do you recommend??
asked by: Steve
Expert Reply:
For your 2018 Honda Pilot I really like the etrailer.com Class III Trailer Hitch, # E98840, because the hidden design gives it an inconspicuous OEM look without sacrificing any towing or tongue weight capacity. It is also the only trailer hitch for your vehicle with the matte finish which keeps your hitch from sticking out like a sore thumb.
This hitch is compatible with most hitch accessories on the market and I've attached links to our hitch accessories for you to check out if you are in the market for one.
If you plan on doing some towing, then you will also want to add a wiring harness and a ball mount. I recommend the Curt T-Connector 4-Way trailer harness, # C56291, which will give you all necessary lighting functions for a trailer. There are several different ball mount options out there because different vehicle and trailer configurations will require different rise and drop lengths based on the height of the vehicle compared to the trailer. The etrailer.com Ball Mount Kit, # 989900, comes with the 2 most common ball mounts along with everything else you will need to complete your towing setup.
I've attached a couple help articles on towing, trailer wiring and ball mounts and installation videos of the trailer hitch and wiring for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
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 T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 900 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 8000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 900 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- etrailer
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