Trailer Hitch Installation - 2008 Honda Element - Curt Video

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…

All of the trailer hitches available for your 2008 Honda EX are going to have pretty similar ground clearance measurements but your best option will be with the etrailer #e78KR. The 2 inch receiver on this hitch will pretty much sit right up…

The Putco Full-Coverage Tailgate Protector #P59123 will not cover the top edge of the tailgate on your 2005 Ford F-150. It is designed to fit over the interior of your truck's tailgate. If you are looking to cover the top edge of your…

Although nothing is completely theft-proof when placed in an open cargo carrier like part #C18110, you can take some measures to make it a lot tougher for thieves. If the cargo can be placed in one container or bag like the etrailer Cargo Bag, part…

You are on the right track. The Blue Ox Base plate kit you need is the part #BX2238 which is confirmed as a fit for your 2006 Honda CR-V. This would work great with the Blue Ox Alpha part #BX7380 which does come with safety cables already. For…

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.

As you've discovered, a 2 inch receiver doesn't always measure exactly two inches by two inches. There is a manufacturing tolerance involved that allows the receiver to be a few hundredths of an inches larger or smaller than 2 inches, but…

Due to the design of the front of your 2005 Chevy Silverado 3500 the only place you'll be able to have a front hitch opening is below the front fascia like where the Curt #31108 installs. This would be best option we have, but if you really…

For your 2006 Element, you will need to use a hardwired converter, like part #119178KIT. The converter will tap into the factory wiring harnesses feeding your taillight assemblies. The best place to tap the wiring in would be directly behind the tail…

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…

There many possible ways to mount a stabilizer jack such as the #TJ01RT-HD you looked at. Mounting them in the orientation shown the diagram would tend to work a bit better to stabilize the trailer against side to side movement, while having the…