Do the Curt and Hidden Hitches Available for 2008 Acura MDX Require Rear Bumper Trimming

Question:

2008 Acura MDX . does the Curt or Draw-Tite need a new bumper trim that the Acura factory hitch requires ? . on some of the hitches the trailer wires you open the tailgate and the harness hangs out of the SUV, I was looking for something like the factory hitch what has a harness the routes thru a hole in the floor to the hitch

asked by: Michael

Expert Reply:

The Curt hitch # 13354 and the Draw-Tite part # 75614 do not require trimming of the rear bumper, but they do require the trimming of the heat shield.

The recommended trailer wiring is part # 118424 and the recommended installation method is to have it come out of the rear hatch and have the door shut on the wires when needed. If you wanted to route it through a hole in the trunk floor board that may be possible, but we have never tested this method so we don't know for certain if that is possible.

If you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included to the right that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.