Best Hitch for Ground Clearance on 2013 Honda Odyssey

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I have a honda odyssey 2013 and need a hitch with max ground clearance as I have a steep drive way. I saw hitches that are easy to install and hitches where the back bumper needs to be removed. Do the hitches that require the bumper to be removed allow for more ground clearance. I need the hitch that allows for the most clearance possible. Thanks for your help!

asked by: Doug

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Generally speaking, a hitch with a concealed cross tube is going to provide for a bit better ground clearance than a hitch that does not; concealed cross tube hitches will almost always mount behind the bumper, requiring removal. The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # 306-X7253 provides the best ground clearance of any of the hitches available for your 2013 Honda Odyssey with 14" from the top of the receiver tube to the ground. It also doesn't protrude quite like some of the other concealed cross tube hitches that are available, so it's the best solution available and will provide you with a Class III hitch with a 2" receiver that's ideal for towing or carrying bike racks and accessories.

If you'll be towing with this hitch, you'll also need a wiring harness, ball mount, hitch ball, hitch pin and clip. For wiring I recommend using the Tekonsha # 118521 because of the reliability of Tekonsha converters over time. To complete your towing setup a ball mount kit like the # 989900 might be good to have if you know you'll be towing but aren't sure what the trailer will be; this comes with 2 ball mounts with varying rise/drops, both 1-7/8" and 2" hitch balls, a hitch pin, clip and storage bag.

I've linked some review videos of these parts for you to check out, as well as our entire selection of bike racks and ball mount kits in case you're looking for something different or plan on using the hitch to carry some bikes.

expert reply by: Erik B

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I have added a link on this page to the installation instructions for the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7253 for you to check out. The installation of this hitch, which does fit your 2014 Honda Odyssey, is a complete bolt-on…

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Answer 2

The primary difference is a matter of numbers. When installed, the Draw-Tite Class III #76025 will sit so the inside top edge of the receiver tube sits about 13 inches above the ground, and the receiver tube will sit under the bumper so that the…

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Answer 3

I have a solution for you but they don't give us that information. I can tell you that the side to side bolt hole spacing of the etrailer Trailer Hitch item #e98862 is 56.13", center to center. This is the frame width measurement. The bolt…

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Answer 4

The best hitch I would recommend for your 2013 Honda Odyssey the EcoHitch part #306-X7253 as it has a mostly hidden appearance, is the 2 inch hitch size which is the most popular and has best capacity. Other options are going to hang down below the…

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By using the Malone 2" Dual Purpose Hitch Receiver #MPG544 this will reduce your receiver capacity by 50%. To determine your exact capacity you will need to find the capacity rating on your receiver. Honda may be giving you the maximum capacity…

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Answer 6

For your 2011 Honda Odyssey the best 2 inch hitch option for ground clearance is the EcoHitch part #306-X7253 which has the hitch opening the closest to the rear bumper but also only the hitch opening hangs below the bumper so there isn't a…

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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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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 9

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Answer 10

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 11

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 12

To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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