Recommended Hitch w/ No Fascia Trimming for a 2018 Nissan Pathfinder
Question:
I am looking to mount a tow hitch on our 2018 Pathfinder so we can put a bike rack on it. Are there any that dont require trimming the fascia?
asked by: Matt Z
Expert Reply:
Yes, there is one hitch that does not require trimming of your Pathfinder's fascia. It does require trimming a tiny portion of the carbon canister shield underneath your vehicle. You will want the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch item # 76031. This hitch is custom fit for your 2018 Nissan Pathfinder and bolts to the frame with included hardware.
I have linked an installation video below along with the instructions. Step 2 will show you the little cut you have to make.
If you ever plan on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C56281 for a 4-way or item # 118273 for a 7-way and a ball mount kit item # C45534.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Tekonsha
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class IV
- 900 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 900 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches - 2" Ball - 3/4" Rise, 2" Drop - 7.5K
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 2 Inch Ball
- One Ball
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Rise - 0 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- Pre-Torqued
- CURT
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 900 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- etrailer
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