Trailer Hitch Installation - 2008 Honda Pilot - Curt Video

For your 2008 Honda Pilot the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e98851 and the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part #118336 are custom fit and will work perfectly on your Pilot. They are both easy to…

There are different taillight requirements for trailers that are over 80 inches in width vs. ones that aren't over 80 inches in width. If you check out the link I attached you will see all of these differenced highlighted. The over 80 inch…

For your 2008 Honda Pilot I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98851 because of its simple installation and superior finish. What sets this hitch apart is the tough matte coating hides dirt, scuffs, and dings better than a traditional…

The bolts that come with the Draw Tite hitch part #36417 are size M12 X 1.25 X 35mm CL8.8 Bolt. The size thread tap you'd need is M12x1.25mm. I attached a few help articles on tapping threads for you to check out as well.

It's going to vary a bit depending on whether or not your rear suspension is worn or not, but in most cases a 2005 Honda Pilot with the etrailer Trailer Hitch #e98851 will sit 16-3/8" from the bottom of the hitch to the ground. Because this…

The two tire sizes you referenced, 4.80-12 and 5.30-12, both fit 4-inch wide rims, but they differ in their overall diameter. A 4.80-12 tire/wheel when fully inflated will have a diameter of 20-1/2-inches while the 5.30-12 size will be just under…

The 5.30-12 tires, being wider, are going to make more contact with the road. This means that the noise, and heat build up will be higher than a 4.80-12 tire but the rolling resistance will actually be less because the tire is larger diameter. The…

The main differences between the two trailer tire sizes you referenced are the outer diameter for the two and the capacities available. For the 4.80-12 tires they are 20.5 inches in overall diameter and have 785 and 990 lb capacities available. For…