Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2015 Honda Odyssey That Will Allow Fitment Of 4-Bike Rack

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Hello, please i cannot decide which hitch to purchase. I want hidden one, for cleaner look. I have Honda odyssey 2015. Two hitches i am considering are Eco hitch 306-X7253 and 76025 draw-tite. Little difference i noticed is just 1/2 inch better clearance for Eco-hitch. But Draw-tite have better tongue weight which might bee good point for carrying 4 mountain bikes, if i am understanding correct what is tongue weight for. What i am not sure is that Draw-tite sticking less on the back about 1 1/2 inch which i am not sure if it is enough for this bike rack. What i am worry is that space for first mountain bike close to the window will be too tight hitting the window. 1and 1/2 inch could make difference but i couldnt find how long is the bike rack main bar length that goes into hitch. Please, can you guys give me any opinion or help? Thank you very much.

asked by: Jiri S

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Regarding the Hollywood Racks Destination Bike Rack for 4 Bikes # HR4000, the closest part of the rack to the hitch receiver pin hole is 6" when folded up and not in use, and 8" when folded down for bikes to be loaded. We can compare these measurements to the two hidden hitch receivers you were looking into.

The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver # 306-X7253 has a distance of about 4" from the hitch pin hole to the back of the Honda Odyssey, while the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76025 has a distance of about 6" from the hitch pin hole to the back of the Honda Odyssey. This being said, the safer option is the EcoHitch # 306-X7253 since it offers 2" extra clearance for a bike rack. Since the closest point of the Hollywood Racks Destination measures 8" from the hitch pin hole when folded down, you should have about 4" of clearance between the rear bumper and the closest part of the bike rack.

I attached demonstration videos for you to check out.

expert reply by: Andrew N

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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 2

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.…

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The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver part #76170 for a 2018 Honda Odyssey will require more than 4-1/2" from the center of the hitch pin hole to the closest part of the rack while folded up so the Swagman XTC4 4-Bike Rack part #S64665 won't…

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Answer 4

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #76025 is the hitch I had on my old Odyssey and I had no issues with it at all even with bigger bike racks or my boat attached. A bike rack would not cause any type of noticeable hitch deflection…

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Answer 5

Draw-Tite 2-inch hitch #76025 is a confirmed fit on your 2012 Honda Odyssey. This and the other 2-inch hitch options for the car are shown on the linked page. The hitch I suggest over the one you referenced is the Draw-Tite #75270. This offers a…

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Answer 6

We have a really nice selection of aftermarket trailer hitches available that are confirmed to fit your 2019 Honda Odyssey. The biggest difference between an OEM hitch and most aftermarket units is that a factory hitch will typically be a bit more…

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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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I attached a picture that shows the modification needed to the bumper beam bracket. Exhaust lowering is not needed to install the hitch either. You will need to use the washers like what is shown for the install of the #76025 on a 2016 Honda Odyssey…

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

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…

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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 12

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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Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2015 Honda Odyssey That Will Allow Fitment Of 4-Bike Rack

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