Recommended Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2004 Honda Odyssey With 7-Bike Bike Rack

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I need a hitch for our 2004 Honda Odyssey that will work with https://www.velocirax.com/product-page/velocirax-7 this bike rack. It needs a 2 class III 500lb TW hitch. I think e98862 is the hitch I need, but it is only a 350lb TW unless using weight distribution towing. If you could point me in the right direction of which hitch I need to purchase and how exactly to install it with the weigh distribution that would be FANTASTIC! Thank you for your help!

asked by: Sara K

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For a hitch with a high enough tongue weight capacity you will need the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75270. Although the # e98862 does have a max tongue weight of 500 lbs with weight distribution, this would require a weight distribution hitch and a trailer to install it on.

The # 75270 has a maximum tongue weight of 675 lbs with or without weight distribution so it will be able to handle the bike rack and bikes without an issue. However, I recommend checking your owner's manual to make sure you don't exceed the capacity of your vehicle.

With all of that tongue weight you may also want to consider some rear suspension enhancement. The Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs # AL60740 have a load-leveling capacity of 1,000 lbs and will help provide extra support and keep you level. These will also improve steering and braking performance and help absorb road shock. Keep in mind, they will not increase your vehicle's weight-carrying capacity.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

From what little I was able to learn about the VelociRAX 5 bike rack on their website, the rack is compatible with a 2 inch hitch that has a tongue weight capacity of at least 500 lbs, and the Draw-Tite #75270 Class III hitch meets both those…

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Answer 2

In order to install the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #76025 on a 2014 Honda Odyssey you"ll need to trim the fascia in the center to allow the receiver tube opening to pass through and above the tail pipe. The reason you must…

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Answer 3

I'll start off by saying that the only way you will be able to carry 4 bikes on your 2015 Honda Odyssey is if you've got a 2" trailer hitch like the etrailer #e98862; as long as you've got a hitch, you're well on your way. There…

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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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Since you are wanting to carry 4 bikes with your 2012 Honda Odyssey you will want to make sure that you choose a 2" trailer hitch receiver like the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98862 as it will give you the most options when it comes to…

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Great question, the short direct answer is primarily receiver size, 1-1/4" versus 2". The physical weight of a Class II hitch for a passenger vehicle versus the physical weight of a Class III hitch is going to be negligible, as in single…

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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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Answer 8

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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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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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 11

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 12

For a roof rack to be compatible on your 2020 Jeep Wrangler with Sky One-Touch Power Top, it can't be mounted on the top of the roof and it needs to be high enough for the folding roof to clear. What you need are tall gutter-mounted roof racks.…

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