Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack Recommendations for a 2004 Honda Pilot
Question:
What items will my husband need to install this bike rack on the back of his 2004 Honda Pilot. I see all these other products like locks, hitch balls, etc. and Im not sure what all I need. He just wants a bike rack, but he doesnt have a trailer hitch on the back right now. Your recommendation was for 2 products on the previous page. Please advise as soon as possible as I want to get the free shipping.
asked by: Lin F
Expert Reply:
To add a bike rack on a 2004 Honda Pilot you will need to install a trailer hitch and use a hitch mount bike rack. The most popular trailer hitch for the 2004 Pilot is # 75599. I have included links to the instructions and a video showing a typical installation for you.
For an entry level trailer hitch mount rack you can use the Swagman Titan 2 Bike Rack for 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches Item # S63400. This rack can tilt down and includes a built-in cable lock. It does have a threaded hitch bolt to secure the rack to the hitch. You can add a Swagman's anti-rattle lock # S64029. I have linked a video review of this rack for you.
Products Referenced in This Question
Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Swagman Titan Bike Rack for 2 Bikes - 1-1/4" and 2" Hitches - Tilting
- Hitch Bike Racks
- Hanging Rack
- Folding Rack
- Tilt-Away Rack
- Frame Mount
- Bike Lock
- 2 Bikes
- Class 1
- Class 2
- Class 3
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Swagman
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Yakima HitchLock for Yakima Hitch Mounted Bike Racks - Same Key System (SKS)
- Trailer Hitch Lock
- Rack Specific Locks
- Keyed Alike
- Fits 1-1/4 and 2 Inch Hitch
- Fits 1-1/4 Inch Hitch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- For Yakima Racks
- Yakima
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