Recommended Hitch for a 2017 Honda Pilot
Question:
My daughter drives our old 2012 Honda Pilot at college. We have a newer 2017 Pilot. Would the tow hitch on the 2012 fit the 2017 if I removed it, or do I need to just buy a new tow hitch?
asked by: Ladd M
Expert Reply:
There was a model change that started with the 2016 year. Hitches from a 2012 Pilot will not fit a 2017 Pilot.
For your 2017 Honda Pilot, I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch item # e98840. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Honda with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. The etrailer hitch has a 6,000 lbs towing capacity and a 900 lbs maximum tongue weight.
I have linked an installation video below. Please note that all of the available hitches for a 2017 Pilot will only work with the 18" spare tire. There's not enough room for the larger one.
If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # C56291 for a 4-way or item # CU86FR for a 7-way and a ball mount kit item # C45534. I also recommend using the No-Drill Mount Bracket item # 18136 to secure the connector to your hitch without drilling. This will put it in an easy to reach spot and prevent the risk of it falling onto the road.
Products Referenced in This Question
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- Trailer Wiring
- Mounting Hardware
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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
- CURT
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- 7 Round - Blade
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
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- Class III
- 900 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 8000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 900 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
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