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Code: 13328
Retail:$316.12
Price:$189.67
Shipping Weight: 40 pounds
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This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Powder coated steel is sturdy and corrosion resistant.
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Video of Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today on our 2008 Honda Pilot well be installing the Curt hitch, part number 13328. This is what our hitch will look like once its installed. Next well go ahead and give you a couple measurements to assist you with selecting accessories for your new hitch, such as a draw bar, a bike rack or cargo carrier. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer most edge of the bumper is four and a quarter inches. From the top of the receiver tube to the ground is 16 inches. Now lets go ahead with installation.
Note, weve already gone ahead and lowered and removed the spare tire. Next well need to remove the tow hook on the drivers side. There are a total of three fasteners that will need to be removed, as it will not be reinstalled. Next well need to lower the exhaust. Before we lower the exhaust well put a safety strap underneath so that we can lower the exhaust safely.
Now to lower the exhaust well need to remove the three rubber isolators connected to the metal hangers. To do this well use the spray lubricant and a pry bar, or flat blade screw driver to pry the rubber isolator off of the metal hanger. With the rubber isolators removed well now go ahead and use the safety strap to lower the exhaust. As you can see, this will now give us frame access on the passengers side and open up all eight attachment points. Well have a total of three on each frame rail which will be the weld nuts in the frame built in by the manufacturer and two in the rear of the bumper beam.
Again, these will also be weld nuts built in by the manufacturer. Next well need to clean out the exposed weld nuts. To do this well some spray lubricant and a half inch nylon tube brush, part number 814092. Well spray the weld nut and then thoroughly clean it out with the tube brush. Over time these threads will build up with rust, dust, dirt and debris and can make it very difficult to install the new hardware.
Once you have it thoroughly cleaned out well go ahead and take one of the new fasteners and thread it into the weld nut to make sure it will go nice and easily. Keep in mind in extreme situations it may be necessary to use a thread tab to clean out the threads. Now were ready to go ahead and install the hitch. To secure the hitch, the frame fasteners will be using the new 12 mm bolts and half inch conical tooth washers. The teeth of the washer will face the hitch. For the two bumper beam attachment points well be using the new 10 mm bolts and three-eighths conical tooth washers. Again, the teeth of the washer will face the hitch. Now were ready to put the hitch into place. Its a good idea to get an extra set of hands to help you hold the hitch while you install your fasteners. Once we have all the fasteners installed finger tight we can go ahead and run them down. Next well torque to specifications as indicated in the instructions. Now with our hitch secured and our fasteners torqued to specifications we can go ahead and reinstall the exhaust. That will complete the install of our Curt hitch, part number 13328 on our 2008 Honda Pilot.
2001 - 2006 Acura MDX
2003 - 2008 Honda Pilot
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Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (164 Customer Reviews)
by: Dorin Mandachi01/06/2011
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2002 MDX hitch definitely recommend this one with mounting points in the middle for the additional peace of mind. In my case i busted the middle nut on the right side of the chassis while trying to install a hitch bought from u-haul that did not have the center mounting points. After 8 years of driving the car, the nuts were rusted and needed rethreaded - read lots of back and forth work. Found that out after busting the first one... Now with only two bolts on one side I felt a lot more comfortable with this hitch. It mounts easily, does not touch the exhaust, looks great. 5108
by: Randy S12/18/2010
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Trailer Hitch Receiver Could not believe how fast I received my order. Excellent delivery and good people to work with.4316
by: Carlos12/10/2010
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Service so far is TREMENDOUS!! I had to write this premature review because I have been so impressed with the service so far. I ordered the hitch and minor accessories ( wires and cap ) and received multiple emails keeping me constantly up to date as the status changed from ordered, processed, shipped, arrived. Yes I said arrived!! They contacted me to ensure that I was happy with the arrival of the trailer hitch. I ordered it on Wednesday and with FREE SHIPPING... I got it Friday at 3pm. Yep..... they expedited shipping for FREE!! I was happy with standard shipping for free.... but expedited for free? WOW! Looking at the Curt hitch.... it looks really nice. Clean welds, nice paint job.... looks like its well made. I'll be installing it this weekend so I'll do a review of the product as well at a later date.3963
by: Paul W.08/12/2010
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Muffler rattle Installation was simple, but muffler rests against it. The rattle is unbearable.3349
by: Scott N05/12/2010
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Lives up to expectations! I recently purchased a used 2005 Honda Pilot EX. After talking with the dealer about adding a hitch, I decided this was an easy DIY project. I surfed the web and found this hitch and saved roughly $200 (including labor) by purchasing it from eTrailer and doing the install myself. This website provided step by step video instructions and made the job go much easier. The install took roughly an hour. My only issue involved the wrong bolts for the middle support. The parts list says these should be M8 1.25 x 35 - which were shipped with the hitch. However the installation steps mentions M10 bolts. The M8's were too small and after a quick trip to the local nut and bolt shop, I found the proper M10 1.25 x 35 Hex Bolts and completed the job. The hitch looks great, fits like a glove and was simple to install with basic tools and knowledge. I will order from eTrailer again.3025
by: Matt09/08/2009
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Exellent product and price Hitch was exactly what I was looking for and was easy to install on an 06 Pilot2365
by: TOW IT BABY!!04/12/2009
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AWESOME PRODUCT AND INSTALL Well, to make things easier I took the hitch to a friends who had an impact wrench, jacks, and torque wrench. Everything went beautiful. I believe one person could do this but two was perfect. Everything matched perfectly. To remove tow ring, clean existing bolt holes, and install hitch took about 20 minutes. AWESOME1735
by: Mike07/09/2008
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Very clean look Very clean look when finished, and very easy to install. Took me about 15 minutes to install on a 2008 Honda Pilot. Center bracket did not match exactly, (I guess you could bend it if you really want a stronger mount) but I didn't need it, as 6 bolts hold the hitch to the frame. The look is the most satisfying part, all you see is the receiver. I strongly recommend this hitch.1038
by: John Q.05/16/2008
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Installation more than 40 min. Good product, fast shipping. I recently installed this hitch on my 2004 MDX. It looks great and appears to be a quality product. Installation took 90 minutes (double the quoted time in the directions) mostly due to existing location issues with the heat shield over each muffler and remaining brackets below bumper.877
The reason it took double the quoted time is because of operator installation. Not the product.
comment by: Nic - 12/13/2012
The times provided are only estimates. Everyone has a different mechanical ability, so the manufacturers make estimates using the guy that changes his own oil and air filter as the reference point. Even then, the time will depend on the tools and space used.
Patrick B - 12/14/2012 by: Phillip05/13/2007
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Installation was a hassle My wife really liked the hidden design of the hitch. But, the hitch (especially the middle bracket) does prevent the temporary spare tire from fitting flush up against the underside of the vehicle. But, there is still room for the tire. I presume there is room for a full size spare as well, but didn't test it. Since the Honda Factory trailer hitch also uses a center bumper bracket, I suspect this hitch doesn't take up any more room than the factory hitch. The installation probably would have taken about 1 hour. Having some jack stands and someone to help hold the hitch against the frame while the bolts are started is a must. I spent and extra 30 minutes - a total of an hour and a half (befored giving up for the night) trying to get the final bolt installed. The threaded holes in the frame on the passenger side were clogged with years gunk...making it hard to get the bolts started. AND - apparently one of the holes has misformed threads as the bolt hung up before it was fully inserted. I backed it out and discovered that about 2 rows of threads were stripped in the middle of the bolt. The other five frame bolts (and the two bumper bolts) went it in and torqued properly. I haven't yet been able to find a proper sized tap (12mm metric with 1.25mm threads) to rethread the frame. (It is probably going to cost $30 to $80 to buy a tap & die set, if I can't find one to borrow.) But, that isn't a problem with the hitch or the hitch design. I recommend that after you remove the tow hook from the driver's side, you use one of those bolts to clear the threads of the frame holes on the passenger side - and to test if there is a problem with any of the hole threads w/o damaging the bolts that came with the frame.170
by: Matthew T.11/03/2011
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This hitch is nice and sturdy, it attaches with 8 bolts and is going to be able to haul anything imaginable. There is only one problem that I have noticed with this hitch, when hauling a trailer the ball mount does not fix correctly, its just a little to loose. There is a little play in the connection. This isn't a problem with hauling, its just loud and sounds like the trailer is going to fall off. I have bought 2 ball mounts to make sure it wasn't the mount but it didn't fix the problem. I'm sure with a substantial pay load it wouldn't be a problem but I use it to just haul trash to the dump. On a side note, make sure you clean the treads of the exposed holes on the under carriage of the vehicle. Why Honda did not place a bolt or plastic tread cover over these holes boggles me. That was the hardest part of the installation. But that has no effect on this hitch, you would run into that problem with any hitch you try installing.26503
by: Joe S10/11/2011
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Your installation videos are excellent. Installation was not that difficult. Your product is quality and the price reasonable. Shipping was a snap to track and you gave me a free upgrade on the delivery method. I am very satisfied. I have an 05 Pilot that looks and runs like new, so this just makes it that much more versatile. I plan on using this hitch for my bike rack and also for towing log splitters and other rental equipment. Possibly a small utility trailer. 25444
by: Arthur B09/28/2011
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Excellent Trailer Hitch for Honda Pilot 2006 Had the Speedee guys install because my bolts were rusted and wouldn't budge. 24798
by: Richard B09/27/2011
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Need to put it on the truck, but great service from etrailer. Thank you24744
by: Steve K09/27/2011
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The quality of the hitch was excellent. I received expedited shipping at no charge. It arrived in 2 days. Finish is top quality. The alignment of the holes for my 2007 Pilot was perfect. I installed by myself in about 45 Minutes and did not need to remove the muffler hanger or elevate the car on ramps. There was sufficient room to work underneath once I dropped the spare tire. Would love to find a way to do more business with etrailer but how many hitches & accessories do you need? 24732
by: Rick D09/26/2011
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I received this product in just two days after ordering. Installation was easy after viewing your video. It fit perfectly and looks great. Honestly, I've had a harder time making waffles than completing this project....and I can cook. 24648
by: Scott Z09/19/2011
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Installed on my 2007 Honda Pilot. The actual installion was as easy as it seems. There were two parts that made it a chore. The first was to remove the tow hook from the drivers side. A couple years of corrosion made it very hard to remove and I snapped one of the weld nuts. The second was cleaning out the existing nut holes. They two were dirty and it was impossible to get the bolt to go in. Lucky there are two videos on etrailer for this very issue. One shows you how to clean them and the other shows how to make a tap screw, which I had to do. Once the holes were clean, the install was a breeze. I did it alone and used the jack to hold one side while I bolted the other. I looks nice!24209
by: Darin A.09/04/2011
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Purchased for 2008 Honda Pilot for bike rack use. Did not need to remove muffler mounts as suggested. Biggest challenge was cleaning threads on vehicle frame to install bolts on passenger side. Driver side threads were fince since tow hook bolts had protected threads from weather. Shipping was extra fast.23544
by: karyn p.08/31/2011
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Great product, great service and would refer anytime. 23277
by: Mike C08/28/2011
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Decided to go DIY after seeing the instructional video. Everything was exactly as described. Although rust in open threads was more difficult than expected, but persistance with WD40 and wire brush to the job done, also used factory bolts from tow hook (tapered) to help clean thread. Hitch fit perfectly, looks great on vehicle. Did it by myself, but second person would have been very helpful.22971
by: JB08/20/2011
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The Curt trailer hitch fit like a glove. It is anchored at 3 points which probably makes it a little stronger. It arrived in 2 days and I am very satisfied.22363
by: Italo E.08/06/2011
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I've installed the hitch in a couple of hours in my garage with my wife's help, a couple of stools and some simple tools. Watch the How to videos they are a key for a quick installation. One minor complain: The hitch came in a box with no fillers so the box got bang around and beat up nicely (metal against box) luckily the hitch was not damaged.21236
by: Bharath .TR08/03/2011
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Excellent one! Exactly fits on my 2008 Pilot. I do not have to twist or turn the exhaust or remove the spare tire it exactly fits in the space. But I would still recommend to remove the spare tire just to give more room to tighten the screws. I am not a pro and installed it in 40 minutes. But you need atleast 2 if you are not a pro to hold hitch. It is heavy for a single person to handle. 21017
by: Andy S.08/01/2011
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WOW! First, let me say I got a quote from a local guy to install a hitch and wire it to pull my "truck butt" trailer for $500.00. I then found this site and this trailer hitch. For less than 1/2 the cost and less than an hour of my time I have a fantastic hitch that installed flawlessly, and the wiring harness was perfect and easy to install. In the video it showed having to remove a rear tow hook, mine was missing, so I took the extra time to clean all of the bolt holes, which in my opinion helped immensely.20720
by: Dale T.08/01/2011
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Product is great...easy install. Service outstanding! Arrived sooner than promised.20699
by: Mari W.07/30/2011
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Placed an order online and paid for 3-5 Day Express Shipping. (Didn't get the free upgrade shipping like some folks.) Received the item in 5 business days. The installation went well. Easy to install and the hitch looks very nice on 05 Honda Pilot. We will take this on a road trip next month. Will update if we have any problems.20611
by: dwight williams07/25/2011
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The receiver was everything that it was suspose to be. I had it installed in about 20 mins and there were no susprises. Customer services was top notch Delivery was right on time. Thanks for all the help. 20180
by: Jon E07/22/2011
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I've been using this hitch for about two years now. The install was easy, having two people made it much easier. It looks more a part of the vehicle than the Honda OEM hitch. Two years later, rock solid, no problems. Etrailer was quick and helpful with their online instructions and videos. 19910
by: R.T.07/15/2011
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Really quick delivery and quite easy to install. Great company, service, and product. In my case, I didn't need to remove the muffler to install the hitch. It slid right past the muffler and into bolting position without that extra work. Might be worth mentioning to other purchasers.19478
by: Bob S.07/12/2011
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Just got it today. Very well made and easy to install. Watched the video when I ordered it and installed it in less than an hour. Great hitch and wiring was a piece of cake, can't wait to hook up the boat! Thanks for the quick delivery!19314
by: James B.07/11/2011
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My installation could not have gone better. Don't underestimate the need to WD-40 and wire brush the threaded holes in the frame. My car was 3 years old when I decided to by this hitch, the frame holes were exposed to the elements all that time and were nowhere near ready to accept a bolt without being cleaned up. Once that was done it was easy, great product, instructional video a big help.19135
by: Chris P.07/06/2011
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I ordered the Curt 2" Trailer Hitch Receiver Class III (13328) to go on my Honda Pilot EX 2005. It was the best price around and it was delivered promptly. This was well worth the money and the install was easy. I watched the video for the install on etrailer.com and followed their instructions along with the directions that came with the hitch. I am very pleased with this product and the smooth transaction/service from etrailer. If you have a Honda Pilot, this is the way to go for a 2" tow hitch. It looks good, is obviously very sturdy and well built, and installs easily.18546
by: David T.06/28/2011
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My order was received sooner than I expected and was all in order.18108
by: Daryl H06/27/2011
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I am very happy with my purchase. The hitch for my '08 Honda Pilot was easy to order, and it arrived in just a few days. Installation was simple and the hitch looks great! Thank you etrailer!18000
by: Donald Miller06/24/2011
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Everything fit great and the installation was very easy.17859
by: Gus C.06/21/2011
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Well built, easy to install... 17523
by: Jeff C.06/20/2011
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Having never ordered a trailer hitch before, I have no comparison to make with "etrailer". However, "etrailer" made my experience extremely pleasant when I ordered a trailer hitch assembly for my Honda. I appreciated the speed with which my order was processed and my product delivered. The instructional videos on the website demonstrating installation made this typically "non mechanicaly-inclined" lawyer a pro at installation! I encourage anyone who owns a Honda Pilot who wants to "do it yourself" install a trailer hitch to order it from "etrailer". "etrailer" is AWESOME and I'll be a loyal patron of "etrailer" should I need any products of a similar nature in the future. Respectfully, Jeff C., Colorado17447
by: Todd I.06/20/2011
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The product arrived in a timely manner and was as advertised. The product is well constructed and fit the vehicle without any problems. It included all hardware needed to install it into the vehicle. The installation videos on the website contributed greatly to my decision to purchase this product.17378
by: Greg B.06/19/2011
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Great company to work with, hitched showed up 1 day early. Installtion of the hitch was exactly as the video showed. The videos that show how the parts install on your vehicle is invaluable. The hitch went on with no issues other than the installer (me) was not remembering the details in the install video. Once I refreshed myself with installation video it was a snap. The wiring video was perfect also. Great company and will recommend to all friends and family.17270
by: Ron V06/16/2011
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Product looks very professional and sturdy. Plan to install the hitch next week, it looks like an OEM product.17155
by: Chuck S.06/16/2011
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I just installed my new Curt Hitch on my 2006 Honda Pilot. I chose Curt because of the extra support bracket that it has in the middle. It looks great on the Pilot. It was fairly easy to install as all the bolt holes were already there. I only had to lower my exhaust and spare tire for access. The instructional video on etrailer was heplful for the installation. It took me about an hour or so, as I first had to clean the weather exposed bolt holes. I am looking forward to trying out my hitch.17089
by: Grimmy06/12/2011
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Great product at a fantastic price. Cost vs quality etrailers is the place to buy.16769
by: Jose E06/04/2011
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I received my hitch in no time after a free shipping upgrade. The hitch was a perfect fit and came with easy instructions. No sales tax and no shipping charges.....it can't be beat. I have yet to tow anything but i see no reason why it would be anything less than satisfactory.16117
by: Philip a05/30/2011
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Excellent product. I was going to ask my mechanic to install it for me, but I thought I will give it a try to do it myself. It was good exercise for me and finished in less than 30 minutes. It was much cheaper than the Honda brand and the design is better and safer. They even upgrade my shipping for no additional charge. I am a happy "camper".15726
by: Regina05/26/2011
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Great product. The website has a picture of how it looks attached to the car, wonderful.15454
by: Rob W.05/22/2011
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This hitch fit perfectly on my 2005 Pilot. I installed it in my driveway, by myself, in about a half hour. I used a plastic five gallon paint bucket to hold up the hitch and installed all the bolts finger tight and then torqued them. The gloss black finish on the hitch looks great. Everything was packed very well and was not scratched or damaged. The wiring harness installed just like the video. I was quoted $450 from a local shop to install a similar product. I'm glad I saw the etrailers.com website. Now I'm thinking about getting one for our CR-V...15078
by: Matt05/17/2011
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Fast fulfillment, fast delivery, relatively easy self-install (only minor gnashing of teeth and knuckle-busting). Came with pretty sparse padding materials in the packaging, but arrived undamaged. 14507
by: Brant H.05/11/2011
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Fastest free shipping I've ever received ... two days from online order to doorstep delivery! Hitch receiver arrived in perfect condition ... installation was a breeze with the detailed instructions ... perfect fit, looks like it was factory installed! Couldn't be happier with etrailer.com - will definitely be using you guys to purchase my future trailer accessories! 13431
by: David M05/05/2011
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easy install and good looking product. should work great to pull our atv's. 12944
by: Donald R.05/03/2011
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Received in 3 days and installed in just 30 minutes EXCELLENT SERVICE 12812
by: Ryan R04/27/2011
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As soon as I purchased the trailer hitch they mailed it out, and they upgraded the shipping for free! The product was great and very high quality. Thanks!!12435
by: Sam04/13/2011
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Great service and product. It receive it in one day. Easy to install and will be easier if you have another person helping.11607
by: Penn Owens03/29/2011
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You guys nailed it! Great instructional videos, great pricing and super fast shipping. It was a pleasure. 10614
by: Dennis03/21/2011
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Great Service..Great Product... I received free upgraded shipping. I would defenitely recommend etrailer.com to all.9985
by: John G.03/20/2011
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Excellent website, easily found the products I was looking for and found videos offering installation instructions as well as additional information on the product. The delivery was via UPS and it was very quick. I have saved your website in my favorites and will be a customer again in the future.9910
by: Edward03/18/2011
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Quality product. Installs easily and quickly. Online videos were excellent help. The price was also very good. There are no negatives. 9726
by: Donald Q03/09/2011
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Trailer hitch is installed and looks good. The only problem was rust on the nuts welded in the fram. Installaton took about 1 hour at the local repair shop8881
by: F.Bushey02/20/2011
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It fit like a glove..Plus no oopps with this company. The service from the web site to the installation was perfect. The videos were right on the money and the customer service was GREAT! Shipping had no flukes and was upgraded at no charge, Thanks Etrailer for the upgrade. Hardest part of this project, if you do it yourself and not with a friend, is figuring out how to keep it in the air as you attach the screws. The videos say to use a rachet strap....sounds easier than it is to do. I tried alone and then enlisted my neighbor for about 5 mins. to hold one side and fasten 3 screws. After that it was golden. FITS LIKE A GLOVE!!7506
by: Brian M02/10/2011
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Everything was shipped exactly as I order it and arrived much quicker than I had assumed. The tutorial on youtube was extremely helpful during the installation. I would ceratinly order from etrailer.com again.6956
by: mike perry02/09/2011
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everything was great, from start to finish , thank you6891
by: Thad Soles01/30/2011
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very easy to install! 6417
by: Nate R.01/29/2011
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2008 Honda Pilot: Very easy to install, did not have to unhook the exhaust hangers, fit cleanly between the exhaust and the frame. All bolt holes lined up perfectly. Very clean look, the bulk of the hitch receiver is hidden. Very happy! 6369
by: Dave M01/22/2011
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Great product, easy to install and one of the best online retailers I ever used. I received my order in just two days. 5928
by: George S.05/20/2013
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Your customer service is exceptional and the hitch I bought was just what I wanted and expected. The product fit perfectly and was easy to install, Thanks for the tip that the holes on the car frame would probably be difficult the clean up. They were and that was the only difficult part of installing the hitch. The wiring package was also very nice. I will use the hitch to pull a 16 ft. aluminum bass boat. Thanks for a good product and GREAT service.81121
by: c.saenz05/17/2013
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Very easy to install. The service and follow up is great!.80720
by: Romy Arocena05/16/2013
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I like very much your product I will recomend your product to all my friends .Some of my friend got already to your compony and they are the one told me .I'm 100% satisfy .80527
by: James T.05/08/2013
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The product itself is great. My only suggestion would be to start cleaning the bolt holes that haven't been used, way before starting to install the hitch. A couple of days of cleaning and soaking these holes with a lubricant will go a long way in helping you install this hitch in the stated 60 minutes for DIY. Of course having a rack to lift the SUV also helps with installation time. 79418
by: Ray H04/29/2013
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I received my hitch 2 days after I ordered it and had it installed the day it arrived. It was on my vehicle less than 48 hours after I ordered it! What great customer service and communication. I recommend etrailer.com for anyone looking to purchase aftermarket products for their vehicles. Thanks! A very satisfied Ray.78328
by: Steve04/27/2013
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Delivery was great and installation was very easy . I was able to install without lowering my exhaust on my 2008 Honda Pilot. Looks great and works great. 78114
by: Birgit04/20/2013
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The hitch installation worked without any major problems. The only problems we had was not related to the product. Because of the age of the car we had a hard time getting the screws in.77051
by: JERRY04/01/2013
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got my product as promised: fast shipping and good quality.73751
by: Kyle02/26/2013
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This trailer hitch fit perfectly on my Acura MDX. Installation took me about an hour and half, mainly due to the fact I was not using a lift and lying on my back to do the install. I would definitley suggest having an extra person help with the installation. It would have been difficult if not impossible to hold the hitch in place while and bolt it on at the same time. Video instructions on etrailer made all the difference. The videos notified me of potential issues I might have during the install so that I was prepared for these and they didn't hinder the installation. Shipping was free and extremely fast (ordered on a Wednesday and arrived the next day). I highly recommend this hitch and etrailer.com.67861
by: Jared R02/11/2013
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Ordered this hitch for my 2006 Pilot and it arrived earlier than expected. The shipping box arrived damaged with part of the hitch (center support) protruding through the cardboard. There isn't extra padding inside the box to keep the hitch from moving around and damaging the box. Once out of the box, I inspected the hitch and noted several areas with chipped paint. I don't think this damage occurred while in transit. A minor amount of time was spent spray painting the bare metal. I realize the hitch finish will get damaged over time from road debris, but no sense giving corrosion a head start. As others have noted, the muffler side mounting holes were corroded and needed to be cleaned out; I used WD40 and a bolt from the tow hook to clean out/tap the threads. I only had to disconnect the two driver's side rubber exhaust isolators to provide enough space to position the hitch above the exhaust pipe. The directions indicate to install the 6 M12 bolts first, but I found that made it difficult to line up the hitch bolt holes with the bumper beam holes. I had to remove to several of the previously installed M12 bolts to gain enough play to allow me to easily install the M10 bolts into the bumper beam. The drivers side M12 bolts installed easily as the tow hook bolts kept the threads clean. The muffler side M12 bolts took a lot of work to install; I ended up using a socket set with a 1/2 inch drive as the larger ratchet gave me more leverage to turn the tightly fitting M12 bolts. The installed spare tire (donut) still has plenty of room between it and the hitch. Satisfied with my purchase.65800
by: Jim H12/18/2012
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Excellent service, communication, prompt shipping. Videos extremely helpful. Would recommend! 61723
by: Mike V.11/04/2012
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This fit the 2007 Honda with PERFECT precision. I am very impressed with etrailer.com's follow up methods, not to mention taking on the shipping costs of expediting delivery. Installation videos were dead on. I went so far as to first make sure the bolts fit before starting the install, which they did with no issues at all. I was able to do the work without lifting the vehicle. It was a little tricky, since I didn't move the muffler or the spare, and I needed 1 person to help hold it up to get the first bolt in. After that, I flew solo. Great site, great customer service, great product.58821
by: Russ I.10/24/2012
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Sloppiest receiver I have ever owned. I am 68 & have owned many trailer hitches over the years, none have been as sloppy & generated so much noise when hauling a empty trailer. It is definitely the receiver, not the ball mount. It was very easy to install & it fit the car well. If it did not have this problem, I would have given it a 5.58050
by: Bill B.10/14/2012
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I am very happy with my purchase, shipping was fast, installation on my 2005 Pilot was a breeze and I am not somebody who works on cars or is particularly handy, whole thing took me about 45 minutes. Used the advice I saw on the reviews to use the jack to prop up the hitch under center and hold it in place. Only had to make a small cut on the inside of the bumper fascia on one side. I am glad I found this site. 57179
by: jimmy s10/14/2012
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easy to install, no bending of any panels. would recomend this to any one to install57170
by: Wayne09/29/2012
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For the Honda Pilot, THIS hitch is the way to go. Super easy to install and I love that it has the center mounting points. Comes with great hardware and installation of the hitch itself can be done by one person in just about an hour.56144
by: Mark09/19/2012
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Just installed this hitch on a 2008 Honda Pilot. Installation was extremely easy. Do yourself a favor though and get a tap or thread restoration kit for the nut plates on the passenger side. They will be rusted. Etrailor had the best email notifications and shipping updates of anybody I've seen yet. I'd purchase from them again for sure and would definitely recommend them. 55133
by: Trent R.09/17/2012
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excellent ease of ordering, price, and speed of delivery. free shipping was great too.54890
by: Craig09/12/2012
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Exactly as described and delivered in great condition. Delivery was very fast (and free). Terrific communication from etrailer.com regarding progress of the order. I would definitely recommend etrailer.com.54443
by: Tim M08/26/2012
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Great product, installed for me in about 1 hour, hardest part was removing the tow hook from the Pilot (needed to add a 2-foot piece of PVC sprinkler pipe for extra torque). As others have said, no need to lower the muffler/exhaust, although it's a fairly tight fit on that side (hint, start the muffler side first while you prop the other side up on a box or something). Luckily, no issues with grime in the holes as some have had. Easy install, great, solid product!53129
by: Jonathan Knight08/24/2012
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I received the hitch and hitch accessories I had ordered in only 3 days. I arrived home to see the package on my car port and the box was badly damaged. I was expecting some of the parts to be lost but not so. Due to the way they were packaged, all the parts were still there. I installed the hitch and light harness in a very short time. My wife could not believe I had finished so quickly. Everything fit perfectly. I hooked my boat up and the lights and hitch worked well. Thank you for the fast delivery of a great product. Jon 52792
by: Mike M.08/22/2012
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This product is great so far. I just got it installed and it looks great on the Pilot. Great profile and looks like it belongs. The threads on the holes on the passenger side were badly rusted and the bolts would not start. After tapping with a M12/1.25 tap the installation was a snap. Looking forward to using this product on an upcoming trip.52571
by: Dave08/18/2012
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Great product 52233
by: Mike C.08/16/2012
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The product appears to be very good quality. Installed on the Pilot just like the video instructions. Took me an hour to install but I took my time. Looks great and no rattles. Thanks for your help.51960
by: David S.08/12/2012
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Installed on 2005 Acura MDX. I chose the Curt hitch over the Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch because of the extra attachment flange at the center. The extra flange allows greater distribution of the trailer load, and allows the attachment at the bumper, very close to the ball, to take the tongue load in shear, while the Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch cantilever the ball about 10 inches (depending on drawbar length) behind the rearmost bolts. HOWEVER, this design makes installation more difficult. Getting the hitch into position was challenging. I'm certain that he Hidden Hitch or Draw-Tite would have been much easier. On the MDX, I had to lower the mufflers quite far (approximately 7 inches) in order to get the hitch in place, because the bumper mounting flange has to pass under the bumper. On the MDX, the spare is easily lowered on its crank-up cable - I did not have to even touch the spare. It is not necessary to disconnect the cable, so this only takes about a minute. It is necessary to remove three support brackets for the rear valance panel - the hitch would not fit with them in place. Fortunately, they don't seem to be needed. The center valance panel (which normally hides the spare) can't be reinstalled without significant modification - but it looks fine without it. After installation, the mufflers resumed their original position with only a little adjustment of one bracket. I was surprised at the corrosion on the frame nuts given that I live in a fairly dry, warm climate. If I were doing this install again, I would purchase a M10 tap and chase out all the threads before trying to install the bolts. Bottom line: if you will be pulling relatively light loads, I recommend getting the Hidden Hitch or Draw-Tite hitch for easier installation. Also get a M10 tap for cleaning/refreshing the threads of the frame nuts. Once installed, though, I expect the Curt Hitch would be the best choice for heavy trailers. Great service from eTrailer!51461
by: Russ08/09/2012
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Nice product, easy install. Did it by myself with no big problems.51195
by: Rob S.08/04/2012
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The service from etrailer was outstanding. The hitch fits my Acura very well. Instillation took about an hour. 50551
by: cw07/31/2012
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Product is great, installing is another story and is very dependent on how old the vehicle is and where you live. Easy, one person installation. Only should take about 30 minutes if your vehicle was new or close to new. Now if you are installing this years later like me, the advice to just spray some lubricant and run a little wire pipe cleaner in the holes will not cut it. Irregardless of name brand, you will need an M12x1.25 starter tap and long tap handle to cut through the years of rust buildup. This only takes and extra 10 minutes if you have it before you start. Lucky for me I had one available at work. Otherwise this could have become expensive either by buying the tap and handle or renting one. 49972
by: Butch07/26/2012
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The Curt hitch is very well built and arrived in excellent condition. Following the video on etrailer, I was able to install it in an hour or so with no issues. Even the nuts on our 7-year old Honda Pilot weren't in bad shape. After cleaning them a bit, I used anti-seize compound and the bolts went on very smoothly. The video suggests using WD40, and I'm sure that would have worked well, also. The ordering experience with etrailer was as good as a transaction can be. They shipped on time, delivered on time, and sent emails every step of the way.49410
by: Denny S07/15/2012
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Delivered as promised, fits perfectly and was incredibly easy to installation, maybe 30 min at the most with friend helping to hold in place. Don't know how it could be any easier.48035
by: Denny S07/15/2012
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Delivered as promised, fits perfectly and was incredibly easy to installation, maybe 30 min at the most with friend helping to hold in place. Don't know how it could be any easier.48034
by: Jeremy07/15/2012
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Install was simple and easy to complete. The weight was the one surprise. Definitely need a second set of hands to simply hold it in place. Took 45 min to complete the project. 48033
by: Bob W.07/11/2012
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Hitch was a direct bolt on for my 2005 Pilot. I found spraying some WD-40 into the nuts in the frame helped due corrosion in them. A very nice looking hitch, tucks right in, only the receiver is seen. Quick delivery with accurate tracking!! Thanks!!47459
by: John E.07/07/2012
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Re: my 2004 Honda Pilot installation - No need for pictures - the video and video transcript provided at etrailer are quite adequate. Installation was easy - the hardest part was getting the spare tire back up under the vehicle. I didn't have a wire brush nor did I have a tap to clean out the mounting holes, but a little liquid wrench sprayed on the bolts cleaned out the holes nicely. If I encountered resistance, I just backed the bolt out and sprayed it again before having another go. The exhaust rubber mount removal works better if you leave them attached to the muffler side and just pop them off the vehicle pins. I put a jack stand under the exhaust pipe for support. I was even able to get the hitch up and bolted in without assistance by hanging one end of the hitch on the muffler pipes just long enough to get a bolt in the opposite side. Piece of cake.47080
by: Donald O.07/06/2012
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I purchased this hitch for my 2004 Pilot with great delivery service. Also installing the hitch was a breeze. It only took me about 30 minutes. I followed the instructions very closely including cleaning out the exposed bolt holes where the new hitch would be installed. It fit perfectly and know I will get a lot of good use from the hitch. I didn't even have to lower the muffler like the instructions suggested. I would definitely recommend this hitch for anyone. A great product and service from E Trailer. Thanks...47001
by: Dale W06/26/2012
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Ordered trailer hitch and wiring for 2005 Honda Pilot. Product was shipped when expected and worked as advertised. Video of install was excellent and it was easy to install once I cleaned the bolt threads on the frame. Company was easy to do business with and I would gladly purchase from them again.45707
by: bishop3d06/19/2012
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Bolts holes lined up perfectly and install was a breeze with air compressor tool on 04 Pilot. Had to lower the spare tire to get to some of the bolts to tighten but did not need to mess around with the muffler or anything. Due to a slight indent on the left and right sides of the hitch bar, had slight challenge getting air tool onto the second of the two bolts to tighten. Just towed pop up from Denver to Las Vegas via I-70 with zero issues!44790
by: Eric C.06/16/2012
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I just recieved my hitch and accessories. Great package handling and great speed on delivery. Only one small item I wish etrailer had was the Metric install bolts. These big box store have medium grade bolts and that means find your good local hardware store for high grade Metric bolts. You want the best when towing. Great Job etrailor.com. Eric C.44419
by: Bill Z.06/15/2012
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The entire ordering process was quick, easy, efficient and effective. I was kept advised of every step of the process and had the hitch delivered to me in 4 working days! I will definately use this site again and will recommend it very highly.44234
by: Chris T.06/04/2012
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Great product, great service. Love that it's made in America. Took me about an hour to install, and I had zero prior experience doing anything like this. The online videos really helped. eTrailer also communicated very well with me every step of the way. Highly recommend these guys. 42731
by: Jim N05/30/2012
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Trailer hitch for my 2008 Pilot ws delivered after oly 4 days after ordering. That was good. Directions said that this hitch would fit a 2002 t o 2007 Pilot which gave me pause. I unboxed it and checked it out It was in good condition and all the parts were there including excellent instructions. I removed the tow ring and exposed the three threaded holes. As I was trying to figure out how I was going to get it on my neighbor came over to return a flashlight I had loaned him..Perfect timing. I used a jack to keep it in place as we loosely installed the side frame bolts and again to finish the two center bolts. Torqued all bolts to specs. Total time about 40 minutes. Added the electical connector. Pulled a trailer the next day and it worked beautifully. Jim42080
by: Ian B05/26/2012
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Fitted on a Honda Pilot 2006 in under one hour! If you have a helper it will go a little easier but even just 1 person can manage easily with some wood (2x4) to help support the tow bar. The tow bar fit perfect and I only had to remove the towing eye from the left side (no problems) as you use these bolt holes for the tow bar. It looks great, with it being hidden away and is much cheaper than the Honda version! Very impressed with the quality of the welds and paint job. Will be back in the market for another when I get a new car !! Great tow bar!!41752
by: Brad Chisholm05/25/2012
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So far so good /it looks fine.Damaged box,no damage to item it seems .All pieces there.Just install.41658
by: Eric B05/15/2012
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It was easy and I received everything I ordered.40598
by: Steve M.05/14/2012
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As Advertised - Easy installation - the video demonstration was spot on40276
by: Mike B04/25/2012
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Hitch for my Honda Pilot arrived quickly, the price was great and installation instructions were easy to follow.38414
by: Sam K04/23/2012
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Great Service and instruction. I love it. It looks on the my Pilot better then Dealer one. 38093
by: Sam K04/22/2012
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I love it on Pilot. It is hidden. It looks better the dealer oem hitch. 37971
by: Glen H.04/13/2012
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Easily installed on my 2003 Honda Pilot without any issues. I did not have to remove or lower the exhaust - just had to thread the hitch into the gap. I took the advice of others on here and shot some WD-40 onto the threads and cleaned them before installing the bolts and they went on easily. 2 people would make the install easier, but I was able to do it by myself using a box to help hold up the other end of the hitch as I installed one side first. Also, great service by both Pat and Judy from eTrailer.com. Thank you ladies!37100
by: Robert G.04/03/2012
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I ordered a trailer hitch for my 2004 Honda pilot. It came in less then a week good packing. I watch the video on how to install this helped a lot. I installed it in about 20 minutes it fit perfect and all the right bolts. In the video it shows to clean the threads with a wire brush. Mine wear full of rust this took me about 40 minutes to clean. I also got the wire harness for the hitch this fit great to about 15 minutes to install. All in all this was a great experience. I would highly recommend this company. I ordered all parts online this was easy to navigate all parts needed.36016
by: Tony O04/03/2012
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Etrailer is GREAT! Always fast shipping and quality products at the best price. THANKS!!!35981
by: Travis A03/30/2012
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Product fit well. Took 30 min to install 35667
by: Brian03/25/2012
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Easy to install. Took only one hour to install with no help and no lift. Watched the video which was informative. Good customer service. Emailed me with status of part when ordered and shipped. Very please with service. 35068
by: David K03/25/2012
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Perfect fit and was very easy to install. 35054
by: Mike D03/24/2012
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The hitch was delivered very quickly and I love the free shipping. The hitch fit perfectly and the installation videos were a great help. I used the instructions on making a thread tap to clean out the rusted bolt holes on my SUV and it worked great. I had to remove a tow hook on my 6 year old vehicle in order to install the hitch and one of the weld nuts broke off. I freaked out for a minute but then checked the etrailer website and found a video on how to deal with the problem - turned out to not be such a big deal after all. Overall the service was great and the product first class. Thanks. 35023
by: David B03/01/2012
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Just as ordered 32812
by: Scott B.02/20/2012
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This product arrived quickly, installed easily, and looks/works great! I wish I had known about this site and the ease of the self installation years ago. This is a great product!32009
by: Eric A.02/18/2012
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Website made it easy to find and locate product and accessories. Video of installation was important. Even my 10 yr old understood the instructions on the video and helped me install the hitch. The only problem I had was when the product arrived at the door, the hitch was sticking partially out of the box- and slightly scratched. I plan on using this website again for future purchases. Customer service was among the best with the emails and status updates of the order.31974
by: Phil F02/12/2012
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Have to say all went without a "hitch". Product arrived on time and installed in about 40 minutes. Your website provided a very helpful video on the installation. Would highly recommend your company.31603
by: Alex L.01/30/2012
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It was very easy to install the hitch. The video on the web site was very clear. The overall experience was outstanding.30594
by: huffyhills01/20/2012
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I put this on a 05 Pilot by my self with no problems. One thing they dont tell you is that you loose your tow hook (left side) I think it can be remounted with two bolts one smaller than the other futher back on the left side. Very well hidden under the car, bonus points for the wife!!30015
by: John A.01/19/2012
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I was surprised to received product in just a few days. I was able to install it within an hour. Product looked great and well made. The installation video's that are supplied on the Web Site are awesome. No doubt I would purchase products again from Etrailer.29952
by: Jeff S12/31/2011
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The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver was a perfect fit. The etrailer video was a big help on the install. I broke off two of the welded nuts on the frame of the vehicle and etrailer sent me out a fix and at no extra cost. Great product and even better company....buy from etrailer!28933
by: hongda pan12/29/2011
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good quaility 28885
by: Upstate Meek12/13/2011
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Very satisfied. They upgraded my shipping for free, best price on the web. Installation was a breeze and saved a hundred dollars by DIY. 28031
by: Angela C.12/09/2011
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Fast shipping. Arrived in less than 5 business days. Great product at a competitive price. Loved the Youtube video to help with installation27939
by: Randy N.11/14/2011
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Installed easily and looks great! 26950
by: Pete D.09/06/2011
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Great product, easy install. Excellent service from Etrailer.com.23640
by: Tony f12/31/2010
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New Costumer for Life !!! It’s On!!! I am not a self-proclaimed DIY guy. That said I don’t mind trying to do a project. I was able do this by myself and I did it with no jacks or lifts. I was not planning to DIY until I saw the e trailer video for installation (2 people would have been easier). I have a 2004 Honda Pilot, which means I have six years of rust in the holes and on the muffler hangers. E Trailer sent me all the correct parts for my CURT hitch. (2) 10 mm x 1.25 bolts (use a 17mm socket, torqued to 42 ft. lbs) and (6) 12mm x 1.25 (use 19mm socket, torqued to 68 ft. lbs) I needed no different bolts or washers, the tab bends up tight as you tighten the two middle bolts. I supported the muffler with a step stool, the rubber hangers were a little difficult to get off. I sprayed both sides and both holes on the rubber hangers, that helped loosen things up. I was not able to dry run any of my bolts, so I had to clean out the rusted threads. I was not able to find a brush like they used in the video, but I did buy a ½” (13mm) copper brush from Lowes for $2.00. I may need to bend my heat shield around the muffler, I have not driven the car yet hear if it rattles. I needed to lower the spare tire (a simple process) to get at the middle bolts for the tab. FYI, do to my concern in getting off the tow hook after being on six years (I live in the North) I had it removed during a LOF with a impact wrench. The parts were delivered on the day they told with would. Pat was very helpful on the phone when I placed my ordered. E trailer sent me a 5% promo discount on my next order. I do plan to order again. Thanks e trailer!4848
by: Wayne C Arley12/08/2010
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Easy Installation Easy to install on my 2008 Pilot. It took about 45 min from unpacking until the tools were put away.3837
by: Pat W09/09/2010
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As good as OEM Received the hitc in 2 business days...very fast. Installed it in 35 minutes on my 2005 Pilot. All of the holes lined up and there was no gap between the center bace and the bumper mount as others had mentioned. They were either installing it wrong or Curt fixed the problem. Be sure to LOOSELY install all bolts to allow for proper alignment before torquing them. I had installed 2 Honda OEM hitches on my 2007 Odyssey and my 2010 Odyssey. I can say the Curt hitch is just as strong and well made. The black coating also appears to be very thick. There was one minor (one inch) scratch on the hitch, assume from shipping, but it is hidden behind the bumper. Overall, I don't think anyone could be disappointed with this hitch if they want a strong, well-hidden hitch. Can't say how reliable it is at this point but I am not expecting any problems. I don't usually leave feedback but given the fast shipment and quality product, they've earned a recommendation from me.3436
by: Steven B04/24/2010
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Looks great on my 2005 MDX Perfect fit. Installation is really a two person person job. However, installed by myself by using a 2 ton floor jack to lift the hitch in place. During the install, loosened two bolts on each of the heat shields by muffler to get hitch to align in the holes. Box from UPS damaged, but contents were fine.2958
by: Joe03/14/2009
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Great Hitch, Easy Installation Bought this hitch after surfing many sites. Cheapest site, and got fast free shipping. Online video of installation made me feel very confident that I could do it myself. Twenty minute installation with help of a second person. Looks great on my 2006 Honda Pilot. Would hands down recommended etrailer.com and this hitch. 1648
by: Ryguy02/06/2009
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very solid and looks great I had a stubborn bolt so it took me longer than 40 minutes to install. it went on rather easily other than that. I love the way all you see is the receiver;the rest of the system is tucked behind the bumper. The eight bolt connection makes for a very solid design. I haven't hauled with it yet so I can't rate the reliability and performance. Recommend taking the time to route the wiring harness through the grommetts in the bumber...it only takes a couple of minutes.1554
by: TAW07/11/2008
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Great Hitch I picked this hitch over other brands because it matched the OEM model better and had the center attach bracket. Installation was straightforward and hitch fit perfectly. Would highly recommend over other cheaper brands.1050
by: John G.02/07/2012
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Fast delivery, good quality product, and simple installation…kudos to the installation videos on you website, previewed it before the hitch and harness arrived and installation was a cinch.31273
by: Allan10/18/2011
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Shipped fast, and came exactly as described. The video instructions made installation super easy. Looks great!25758
by: Greg B.10/12/2011
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Fast shipper. Ordered on Friday. It was on my doorstep Tuesday afternoon. That was over the Columbus day weekend!! Installation was straight forward. Took me 35 minutes start to finish. Holes lined up perfectly. Thanks25492
by: Jay09/30/2011
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The hitch was delievered two day's before originally expected. Installation was a snap. 24905
by: RICK09/16/2011
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WELL DONE 24037
by: Terry F09/07/2011
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Good product. Easy to track shipping. Installed hitch in about a hour. All parts were there. Had a hard time getting bolts started that were next to the muffler because of the rusty nuts on car. You can get the wire brush used in the video from etrailer "found it watching different video but I dont remember part number" or from a welding supply store. I used the factory bolts that I removed from the tow hook. The first part of the bolts are smooth and without threads so they self center as you drive them in and out to clear the rust. Impact gun was handy in doing this. Now new bolts threaded in with no problem. Hitch fits good. Wire harness went in just like the video. 23662
by: KD08/25/2011
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This was a perfect fit, and a well hidden hitch for our 2007 Honda Pilot EX-L. Follow the installation instructions - be sure to clean out the passenger side nuts with a brush and PB Blaster or WD-40, then run one of the factory tow hook bolts completely through each nut before attaching the hitch. It may take a few runs to get the rust cleared out, but eventually the bolt with easily run through the entire nut. The factory tow hook bolts are more tapered than the new hitch bolts, so they clean out the nuts much better than the new bolts. Lower the spare tire, too. It may not seem necessary, but it makes things a lot easier. I did this all in my shed laying under the Pilot. I had no trouble holding up the hitch by myself and starting a bolt on each side.22814
by: Than Mai08/09/2011
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Trailer Hitch Receiver Could not believe how fast I received my order. Excellent delivery and good people to work with. Exellent product and price Hitch was exactly what I was looking for and was easy to install on an 04 Acura MDX. Very clean look when finished, and very easy to install21496
by: R T08/09/2011
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Excellent product. Installed by myself in about 1 &1/2 hours. I didn't have to remove the muffler to install . . . it just slipped right by and mounted without problem. Two of the existing holes in the frame had rusted somewhat and required quite a bit of cleaning to get the bolts through. That process actually took more than half of the mounting time. I would DEFINITELY recommend this hitch!21453
by: T Rife - Ohio08/06/2011
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Got the hitch + wiring. Wiring was a snap. Hitch was tougher due to my car being older and therefore rusty - had to clean thread with a tap. Etrailer wa great! Fast and videos were spot-on. They even helped with the tap size!21247
by: Anthony B.08/01/2011
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Great product! I installed this hitch by myself in less than an hour. Online video is great and was very helpfully in preparing for the install. Thanks eTrailer.20738
by: Joseph A07/28/2011
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I recently purchased a Curt httch to fit my wife's Honda Pilot. The quality of the product is top notch and installation was very easy. The installation instructions were well written and easy to follow. I was able to install the hitch without dropping the muffler as the hitch easily cleared the exhaust tips. The hitch will be used primarily for towing a motorcycle trailer and installing a trailer hitch bike rack. 20524
by: MattK07/27/2011
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Solid trailer hitch. Easy installation. Did it myself in under an hour. My biggest problem was the rusted threads on my car. Had I not had to deal w/ these then I'd have had this on the car in 30 minutes. I really liked this particular hitch because on my car it hides most of the "bar" under the bumper where most let the bar hang below the bumper.20357
by: Dennis S.07/23/2011
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Placed my order on 7/14/11 and received it on 7/20/11. etrailer.com upgraded my free shipping from standard to express shipping at no additional cost. The trailer hitch looks great and installation was easy. I have a 2004 Honda Pilot. To install the hitch, I dropped the spare tire, removed the tow hook, threaded the bolts into their holes to ensure there would be no problems when the hitch was in place, lifted the hitch into place with the help of my wife, bolted down the hitch, and raised the spare tire. etrailer.com was great. They kept me updated on the status of my order and the shipping upgrade from standard to express was also nice. I'd definitely use etrailer.com again.20069
by: Jim C.07/21/2011
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The hitch arrived quickly and was easy to install. I like that it has the central attachment point in addition to the attachment points on either side.19786
by: So C.06/28/2011
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Sturdy, well built hitch! Easy installa tion.18152
by: Kevin H06/26/2011
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I would definitely recommend this product, and etrailer.com - they are fast, and very responsive. I'm a tracking geek when it comes to ordering stuff online, and you know right away that they got the order, and when it ships, then the online tracking info shows you on a map exactly where it is. But on to the product! First, the videos on this site, and customer feedback, not to mention good prices and free shipping (over $150) were driving forces in making this purchase from etrailer. I was not disappointed. The shipping was quick (I did pay a few dollars extra for 3-5 days shipping, but only because we're going away in 5 days, and wanted to make sure we had it on time - but I would imagine it would have still gotten here quickly with regular shipping). Just like the video, installing this was a snap. I borrowed a torque wrench from a friend and cleaned out the bolt holes with a wire brush the night before, and the next morning installed the hitch receiver in about 30 minutes. Definitely easier with 2 people - my son help up one side while I put a bolt in the other side, then I was good to go. Only complaint (minor) is that there should have been extra cardboard support between the part in the center that sticks up and attaches to the bumper. It broke through the box during delivery. I was not damaged, but could have been. The actual hitch connector, although it was wrapped, probably could have had more padding, as there was a chip in the paint on the bottom... I can touch it up, so I'm not too concerned about it. The hitch is very low profile - others I have seen are larger and more obvious. This one is barely visible below the bumper, other than where you need to connect to.17957
by: Brent J06/24/2011
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Product is awesome and the online videos showing install takes away ALL anxiety. Compare to what it would cost to have a dealer install! I ordered a wiring harness too and have the same great feedback! This business does EVERYTHING right.17865
by: Mark O04/12/2011
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This hitch is great. I chose it because it has the extra support that bolts behind the bumper. Installation was fast and easy. Didn't even have to pull the exhaust down. Just put it up into place and bolted it on. 11526
by: Jeremy J.04/11/2011
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After looking at several hitches and considering the Honda option I was most comfortable with this hitch which included the center bracket. The hitch lined up perfectly with all holes and was bolted on in minutes. I installed on a 2008 Honda Pilot VP. The only complaint I would make is the packaging from etrailer. The hitch arrived dangling from its packaging.. for a company that sells these everyday you would expect better packaging then throwing it in an oversize box with no filler.11482
by: Tim S.04/09/2011
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I installed the Curt 13328 hitch reciever on my 2005 Acura MDX touring. The instructions were clear and easy to follow. I am very pleased with the product and the ease of installation.11430
by: Bob B.04/04/2011
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2005 Pilot. EASY install for a 70 year old with good mechanical skills. No assistance needed. I lowered the spare a bit but did not take it completely off. Use the end of the exhaust pipe to hold up the passenger side while you start a bolt on the drivers side then put one in the other side and you're on the downhill run. A little WD40 is nice to spray in the already threaded bolt holes. BUY the optional wiring kit that just plugs in. Feed the wiring down through the knockouts for a clean professional look. Drill a 1/2 hole in the knockout, cut a split in it and reinstall. Hardest thing about the job was disposal of the shipping box. :>)11069
by: Ross C.03/27/2011
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Received product faster than I expected and I am very pleased with the service and Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver and wiring harness I received from eTrailer.com.10471
by: Bryan G03/23/2011
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Fast service and excellent communication. It is refreshing to work with a company that actually keeps you informed about your order. The hitch arrived the day after I ordered, only problem was the hitch had a few scratches on it, just cosmetic but scratches in the paint. I haven't installed yet but based on the great video and instructions I for see no problems. 10165
by: Don & Jess Alexander02/25/2011
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Easy install and enjoy the instructions already posted to the E-trailer website. Gave me a heads up of what to expect. Was prepared and install was easy. Good packaging and quick delivery by E-Trailer. Thank you7907
by: Garrett R05/21/2011
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Great deal. Easy install. Free shipping. Can't beat it.14994
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