Installation of Trailer Wiring Harness for 2013 Acura RDX

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Hello. I just purchased and installed a Draw-Tite Class III Max Frame Receiver Hitch 75784 for my 2013 Acura RDX. In the product description on your website it says It may be necessary to see a local Acura dealer for a relay. The relay is needed to activate the tow package wiring circuit. - Could you let me know a little bit more what this means? - Is a a relay in addition to the wiring harness I would need to get? - Is the relay just a part that I can only get from them, or are they the only ones that can install it plus the wiring harness, etc? Thanks!

asked by: Greg B

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For your 2013 Acura RDX, the wire harness for a trailer connection needed is the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118569. There is a fuse required that comes with this kit that needs to be installed in the fuse box under your hood. There will be a fuse position labed (20A ) Trailer.

If this does not activate your trailer wiring, then there is a relay that will need to be obtained from your Acura dealer. Most vehicles already have the needed relay and just need the fuse and harness.

I've attached the installation details and a video to assist.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

Officially, the rear jack point on the 2016 Acura RDX is a few inches forward of the rear tire. There is a tab on the vehicle that fits a notch in the jack that comes with the vehicle. But what I would do is go to a local auto parts store and get…

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Answer 2

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #75784 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit your 2014 Acura RDX. For your 2014 model, the included spacer block is indeed needed. It will be taped into location on the top of the hitch at…

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Answer 3

We have just what you need, but there is not a Class II hitch for your 2010 Acura RDX; instead there are Class III hitches with 2" receivers that are rated higher than a Class II, so they're well suited for your needs. I recommend using the…

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Answer 4

With any towing setup your overall towing capacity is only as strong as your weakest component. So if you were to install a hitch on your 2016 Acura RDX that has a higher towing capacity than the vehicle like with the Draw Tite #75784 you would be…

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Answer 5

No, the 2004 Acura MDX and 2015 Acura RDX require different trailer hitches. For the 2015 Acura RDX you can use Draw-tite trailer hitch #75784. I have included a link to a video showing installation of this hitch for you. If you plan on doing some…

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Answer 6

Stabilizer straps are no longer required when using a Curt hitch like the #C13130; this was an older requirement for some Curt hitches when using a bike rack only, but they have since determined that it is not required or recommended any longer. You…

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Answer 7

Since your RDX already has a 2-inch hitch like Draw-Tite #75784 you are all set for installing a 2-bike carrier for your beach cruiser and electric bike. We do have a rack that will fit your hitch, handle your bikes' higher weights and also be…

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Answer 8

I have included a link to the hitch options that we offer for your 2013 Acura RDX. The hitch that I recommend for your 2013 Acura RDX is the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver, #C13130. This is a custom fit hitch so there is no drilling or welding…

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Answer 9

Some manufacturers are more conservative in their approach to safety and will therefore insist that extra measures are taken when using their products. We do offer a few hitches that are designed to fit your 2014 Acura RDX. I recommend the Draw-Tite…

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Answer 10

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 11

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 12

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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