Trailer Hitch Installation - 2005 Honda Element Video

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…

For the 2006 Honda Element, etrailer doesn't have sub-model specific information about if fascia needed trimming to install their #e78KR Class III hitch. The install directions state that for all models, some drilling will be required but…

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…

The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e78KR is what I recommend for a 2008 Honda Element because it offers the 2 inch hitch ball that you need. In regard to compatibility with a bike rack like the RockyMounts BackStage 2 Bike Platform Rack part…

The ground clearance may be reduced some, not much. It depends on whether or not something under the vehicle sits lower. The hitch should not stick down so far as to make going over curbs a problem I have added a link to the instructions below that…

Yes I checked the online owners manual of your 2014 Ford Explorer and found that on page 283 you can flat tow the vehicle and all of the processes and guidelines are listed there. To flat tow your vehicle you will need to start with a base plate kit…

In order to use your Falcon 5250 tow bar to flat tow your 2007 Honda Element you will need specific base plates, the Roadmaster Direct-Connect Base Plate Kit #1541-5. I am not 100 percent sure what you mean by "purchase the base plate which was…

The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e78KR you mentioned is confirmed to fit your 2008 Honda Element EX and will be perfect for replacing your class I trailer hitch receiver. As you mentioned the #e78KR is a Class III hitch with a 2" receiver…

The Tow Bar Arms #RM62ZR will replace the arms on your Roadmaster Base Plate #RM-521453-4. This will allow you to tow your 2021 Jeep Gladiator with a set of Blue Ox Tow Bars #BX7420.

I have a couple options which will allow you to adapt your Blue Ox tow bars to fit a Roadmaster base plate. First the Tow Bar Adapter #RM62ZR will fit in place of the direct connect arms you got with your base plate. Another option is the Adapter Kit…

You could use either the Hopkins harness you were looking at, part #43105, or you could use the Tow Ready part #118336. They are comparable parts that install the same way. I have included a link to the Tow Ready part instructions that are very good.…

In most cases Loctite is not required when installing a trailer hitch, but it would not be a bad idea. I suggest using the Loctite Blue Stick Threadlocker, #LT37643, which will provide a secure grip and protect against water and grime.