Will etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver Require Cutting or Trimming on 2023 Honda Pilot Touring

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I have a 2023 Honda Pilot Tournament. Will I need to cut the bumper or purchase a trailer hitch panel. Does your hitch extend under the plastic bumper? Thank you

asked by: James J

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Expert Reply:

Installation of the etrailer # e27KR does not require any cutting of the bumper or purchasing a special panel. The receiver hangs down below the bottom of the bumper. The same is true for the Curt # C22HR you looked at. The two are identical, but I would choose the etrailer hitch for the matte black finish over the glossy finish on the Curt.

Also keep in mind, if you have a full size spare stowed under the vehicle the hitch will not fit without relocating the tire. If you have a mini spare you won't have any issues.

I have attached some installation videos below for your reference.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

The hitch fits for the Honda Pilot changed from 2022 to 2023. We have the etrailer hitch part #e27KR which is a confirmed fit for the 23 model though.

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Answer 2

We have a hitch that fits your 2023 Honda Pilot with the etrailer part #e27KR but at this time we are still waiting on trailer wiring fits to be released.

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Answer 3

To add a 2" hitch to your 2023 Honda Pilot, I recommend the etrailer Hitch item #e27KR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Pilot with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a maximum tongue weight of…

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Answer 4

I will be happy to clear up the confusion for you. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver item #C22HR you referenced and the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver item #DT42MR will only accommodate the 18" spare on your 2022 Acura MDX. These are…

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Answer 5

So the 18 inches that is being referred to here is actually the diameter of the wheel/rim, as opposed to the diameter of the actual tire itself. I know that can be confusing but for whatever reason that's how manufacturers define it, so what…

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Answer 6

Yes, I recommend installing the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e27KR on your 2023 Acura MDX. This receiver has a matte black finish giving it a clean factory appearance. It has a 2" square opening allowing for a large selection of hitch…

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Answer 7

To add a hitch to your 2023 Acura MDX, I recommend the etrailer Hitch item #e27KR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Acura with included hardware. I really like this hitch because the cross tube installs behind your rear bumper cover. This…

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Answer 8

I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e27KR for your 2023 Acura MDX. This receiver is custom fit for your 2023 Acura MDX and will fit with the compact spare tire. It has a matte black powder coat finish as well as a hidden cross tube for…

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Answer 9

The only difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C22HR and our etrailer Receiver #e27KR is the powder coat finish. They are both custom fit receivers manufactured by Curt for your 2023 Acura MDX. We selected Curt to manufacture our…

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Answer 10

No, it does not. The etrailer Hitch item #e27KR bolts to the bottom of the frame on the 2024 Honda Pilots so you don't have to cut into anything. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I have linked an installation video below along…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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