Comparing Factory and Aftermarket Trailer Hitches for a 2007 Honda Pilot LX
Question:
What would be the difference between Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver and Trailer Hitch Receiver made by Honda for Pilot 2007 LX, 4WD?
asked by: Daniel S
Expert Reply:
Besides the huge price difference, there will not be a lot of differences between aftermarket hitches like # 13328 and the factory or dealer option hitches. I do not know who makes the factory or dealer option Honda hitches but I can give you the specs for the Curt hitch and you can compare them to the factory hitch specs.
The Curt hitch is rated for 350 pounds tongue weight, 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight. When used with weight distribution it is rated for 500 pounds tongue weight and 5,000 pounds gross trailer weight.
It is a Class III trailer hitch with a 2 inch receiver. It installs using a total of 8 bolts and only the receiver is visible beneath the rear fascia. I have included links to the instructions and a video showing a typical installation for you.
If you plan on doing some towing I recommend the etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts, 2 balls, a hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag. For trailer wiring use # 118336. I have linked instructions and a video for the wiring as well.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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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 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
- CURT
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