Hitch Option For 2012 Acura MDX With Full Size Spare Tire

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I have a 2012 Acura MDX with a full spare tire. What receiver hitch do you recommend I purchase?

asked by: Michael H

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There are two hitch options for your vehicle. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Part # 13354, and the Draw-Tite Max Part # 75614. I have contacted technical departments from both manufacturers to see which option will work with your 2012 Acura MDX with a full size spare. Curt stated that their hitch does NOT fit with a full size spare. Draw-Tite states that their hitch is only confirmed to fit with T165/80/D17 size spare tire. If your spare tire exceeds that size, both hitches can still mount to the vehicle, but you would need to remove and store the spare tire in the cargo area.

I have attached review and installation videos of each hitch.

expert reply by: Andrew J

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Answer 1

The Draw-Tite trailer hitch #75614 for your 2013 Acura MDX is now the only option that comes with the mounting location for a 4-Way mounting bracket. Hidden Hitch has been discontinued. In addition to the hitch and the wiring you will also need…

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Essentially the two hitches you referenced are the same design hitch made by two different manufacturers. The Curt part #13354 and the Draw Tite #75614 are both confirmed fits for your 2011 Acura MDX and would work well. The advantage the Curt has…

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To install a trailer hitch on your 2011 Acura MDX you are going to want the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver item #e26AR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Acura with included hardware. It has a matte black powder coat finish that not only…

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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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Aside from a slight change in the appearance of the crossbar (the WingBar Evo has some boxed edges as opposed to the completely smooth front of the AeroBlade) the biggest differences are the rubber strip on top of the crossbar and the weight…

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We have everything you would need to tow a small trailer with your 2013 Acura MDX. First let's start with a hitch. For that the Curt part #13354 is the most popular option and would work well so we would recommend it for you. I attached an…

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All three hitches available for your 2008 MDX install in the same manner and have the same weight capacity. The three hitches are comparable in quality, so you will not sacrifice any durability or functionality by going with the less-expensive Curt…

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My contact in the tech services department at Curt Manufacturing tells me that the 19 inch full-sized spare will not interfere with the hitch once its installed. It is not absolutely necessary to remove the spare for the installation, but temporarily…

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Answer 9

Thanks so much for your repeat business! Starting with the trailer hitch itself, the Curt Class III Round Tube Receiver Hitch #13354 that you referenced is confirmed to fit your 2012 Acura MDX and will work great. The hitch is custom-fit for the…

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