Recommended Best Simple Trailer and Hitch Receiver for a 2006 Honda Accord LE
Question:
We have a 2006 Honda Accord with no hitch and we want to to install a hitch and buy a lightweight trailer for hauling bikes and camping gear, mulch, small furniture etc. What is the weight maximum? What kind of hitch and trailer do we need? Can we use a hitch that is hidden and stays on? Thanks!
asked by: Brook B
Expert Reply:
Your 2006 Honda Accord has a towing capacity of 1,000 lbs. For a small trailer like you mentioned, I recommend the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24787. This will not be hidden, but will be unobtrusive as you can see from the photos on the product page.
You will also need the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118302 for your trailer wiring and # 3592 for a ball mount. I recommend hitch ball # 19258 with this application to give you a 2 inch diameter ball.
Finally, for your trailer I recommend the Detail K2 Mighty Multi A-Frame Utility Trailer - 7-1/2' Long # K2MMT5X7. This trailer weighs just 450 lbs so the rest of your 1,000 lbs can be used for cargo.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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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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Detail K2 Mighty Multi A-Frame Utility Trailer - 7-1/2' Long - 1,640 lbs
- Trailers
- Utility Trailers
- Platform
- 1640 lbs
- TIlt Bed Frame
- Cargo
- Wheeled Equipment
- 4W x 7L Foot
- Powder Coated Steel
- Detail K2
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Draw-Tite Sportframe 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
- Draw-Tite
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