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How to Install the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch on a 2016 Acura MDX

Speaker 1: Today on our 2016 Accura MDX you're going to be taking a look at, and I'm going to show you how to install the etrailer.com Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver. Part number E98840. This is what our hitch looks like when it's installed. As you can see the cross tube is completely hidden behind the bumper fascia so maintains that nice clean look on the vehicle. Another good thing… see more >

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