Best 2012 Honda Pilot Trailer Hitch Ball Mounts

Fastest delivery I have ever had. Ordered Wednesday at 5PM, arrived Thursday at 3PM. I'm only a couple hundred miles from Wentzville, but still, excellent. The hitch receiver (2008 Pilot) installed quickly and easily. No need to remove spare or lower muffler. I supported the left end on a large cooler and quickly maneuvered the right side above the tail pipes. The mounting holes were right on target. I had to tap mine to remove rust, but that's easy as well. The wiring harness was also a snapto install. Simple to plug into existing fitting and the wiring box tucked away nicely beneath the trim as advertised. There are options about what to do with the wiring tail and trailer connector. I chose the method shown in the video...leave it rubber-banded in the storage well. Others have run it outside through available holes, but I did not want to leave it exposed to road grime. etrailer's videos were very detailed and shown on my specific vehicle for both the hitch and the wiring harness. Good values as well. If I were Draw-Tite (or Curt) I would include a complementary rubber plug with their logo...cheap advertising.

At 68 yrs old, just single-handedly installed the 50 pound Curt hitch receiver on my 2016 Honda Pilot, using two jack stands and the vehicle's car-jack to position it correctly and hand thread the 6 bolts. Made a bit more room for myself by first lifting the back of the vehicle onto a makeshift ramp consisting of two layered 2x6 board. Also first tried to hand tighten the bolts before placing the hitch under the car and found I had a fair bit of rust to work through with rust blaster and wire brush. Instructions were clear and accurate. One tip, do the center bold on the muffler side first (to be able to slide the unit between the muffler and the frame, then the center bolt on the driver's side second. From there, it is a breeze. Took me an hour to get rid of the rust inside the welded bolts, and then an hour to install the hitch.

2012 Honda Pilot wiring harness 118265. Ordered harness for my Honda Pilot on Monday and received on Thurs!! All parts were in excellent condition on arrival from UPS. I had already read many of the reviews and tips for this harness and that made installation very easy. All the connections went together quickly and easily with no problems. Went to Lowe's and bought 1/4"-20x - 1" stainless bolts and lock nuts as previous installers had said they used. From start to finish took about 1 hr!! I used dielectric grease as stated from installers on connections under bumper exposed to any water. Excellent product and service from etrailer is always superb. I would highly recommend this connector for anybody needing to put 7pole outlet on 2012 Honda Pilot.

This part is sturdy and well built. Exactly as described

The item arrived on time and was exactly what I needed. E Trailer is a great place to fill all my towing needs.

Fastest delivery I have ever had. Ordered Wednesday at 5PM, arrived Thursday at 3PM. I'm only a couple hundred miles from Wentzville, but still, excellent. The hitch receiver (2008 Pilot) installed quickly and easily. No need to remove spare or lower muffler. I supported the left end on a large cooler and quickly maneuvered the right side above the tail pipes. The mounting holes were right on target. I had to tap mine to remove rust, but that's easy as well. The wiring harness was also a snapto install. Simple to plug into existing fitting and the wiring box tucked away nicely beneath the trim as advertised. There are options about what to do with the wiring tail and trailer connector. I chose the method shown in the video...leave it rubber-banded in the storage well. Others have run it outside through available holes, but I did not want to leave it exposed to road grime. etrailer's videos were very detailed and shown on my specific vehicle for both the hitch and the wiring harness. Good values as well. If I were Draw-Tite (or Curt) I would include a complementary rubber plug with their logo...cheap advertising.

Everything worked exactly as stated. Very easy to install. The videos are great. Shipping was fast. Very happy!!

I am using the hitch for a car dolly and a bike rack. The fit is a little loose for the bike rackmI'll see it really works when get on the road.

Easy installation, low profile and excellent quality. Exactly what I was looking for in a hitch receiver for our 2021 Pilot.

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This was the perfect fit for my Honda Pilot. Installation was very easy; no mistakes were made! The Curt Towing Starter Kit Trailer Hitch Ball Mount was the perfect match for the Trailer Hitch receiver, as it came in a plastic box that fit perfectly in the small stowable compartment in the back of the Honda. Everything stays in the car, tucked away neatly in the plastic box.

Great instructions, very timely delivery!

very high quality and fits perfectly.

Worked great. Was helping a friend move. Worked perfectly, easy to install and having both ball hitches, didn't have to worry about not having the right size for my friends trailer. Really made the move easier.

Thank you for the informative video instructions as well as helpful / honest reviews to research prior to making the purchase. I do not have anything to add that has not been covered in the reviews. Here is a recap of my experience that has been consistent with others. 1. Box was received with the driver side of the hitch pushed out. Only minor scratches which you can not see when installed and it did not impact the installation. Wrapping each end would probably be a good idea as stated in other reviews. 2. Removing 14 years of rust was the hardest part of the install (from the passenger side holes). Total time was approximately 1 hour as others have experienced. I used the bolts from the factory tie hook to work out the rust using 1/2" round wire brush attached to a cordless drill along with a full can of WD-40. 3. Installation of the hitch took about 30 minutes with assistance of a foot stool. 4. Plug-n-play electrical connector took about 10 minutes after watching the video. 5. Perfect fitment, fast delivery, easy website ordering experience and follow-up status notifications, and I can not be more pleased with the cost being under $200 for a DIY project. I required this setup to tow a ~1,000 lb motorcycle trailer with a ~1,000 lb motorcycle next week and my Honda has a 3,500 lb towing capacity. Thank you etrailer.com!

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I ordered and received the ball mount and sway bar together. They were received very promptly and in excellent shape. They are very heavy, i.e., heavy duty. The bracket that was fitted to the trailer was about half a screw wider than optimal size for my smallish trailer but did fit. Installation was easy. The self-tapping screws functioned well. All-in-all, a 10 out of 10 experience.

Excellent product! With the three different ball sizes, this tri-ball mount gives you a lot of flexibility. Gone are the days of having several different ball mounts to fit different tongues. High quality construction makes this an excellent investment.

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definitely solid as a rock

2012 Honda Pilot wiring harness 118265. Ordered harness for my Honda Pilot on Monday and received on Thurs!! All parts were in excellent condition on arrival from UPS. I had already read many of the reviews and tips for this harness and that made installation very easy. All the connections went together quickly and easily with no problems. Went to Lowe's and bought 1/4"-20x - 1" stainless bolts and lock nuts as previous installers had said they used. From start to finish took about 1 hr!! I used dielectric grease as stated from installers on connections under bumper exposed to any water. Excellent product and service from etrailer is always superb. I would highly recommend this connector for anybody needing to put 7pole outlet on 2012 Honda Pilot.

This part is sturdy and well built. Exactly as described

2012 Honda Pilot wiring harness 118265. Ordered harness for my Honda Pilot on Monday and received on Thurs!! All parts were in excellent condition on arrival from UPS. I had already read many of the reviews and tips for this harness and that made installation very easy. All the connections went together quickly and easily with no problems. Went to Lowe's and bought 1/4"-20x - 1" stainless bolts and lock nuts as previous installers had said they used. From start to finish took about 1 hr!! I used dielectric grease as stated from installers on connections under bumper exposed to any water. Excellent product and service from etrailer is always superb. I would highly recommend this connector for anybody needing to put 7pole outlet on 2012 Honda Pilot.

This part is sturdy and well built. Exactly as described

2012 Honda Pilot wiring harness 118265. Ordered harness for my Honda Pilot on Monday and received on Thurs!! All parts were in excellent condition on arrival from UPS. I had already read many of the reviews and tips for this harness and that made installation very easy. All the connections went together quickly and easily with no problems. Went to Lowe's and bought 1/4"-20x - 1" stainless bolts and lock nuts as previous installers had said they used. From start to finish took about 1 hr!! I used dielectric grease as stated from installers on connections under bumper exposed to any water. Excellent product and service from etrailer is always superb. I would highly recommend this connector for anybody needing to put 7pole outlet on 2012 Honda Pilot.

This part is sturdy and well built. Exactly as described

2012 Honda Pilot wiring harness 118265. Ordered harness for my Honda Pilot on Monday and received on Thurs!! All parts were in excellent condition on arrival from UPS. I had already read many of the reviews and tips for this harness and that made installation very easy. All the connections went together quickly and easily with no problems. Went to Lowe's and bought 1/4"-20x - 1" stainless bolts and lock nuts as previous installers had said they used. From start to finish took about 1 hr!! I used dielectric grease as stated from installers on connections under bumper exposed to any water. Excellent product and service from etrailer is always superb. I would highly recommend this connector for anybody needing to put 7pole outlet on 2012 Honda Pilot.

This part is sturdy and well built. Exactly as described

Picked up my teardrop in ABQ on 2/17/23, and the Curt ball mount lined up perfectly with no drop/rise, and the extra length gave clearance for my rear door mounted spare tire. This mount is a beast, and the "overbuilt" nature of it gave me confidence that my Bronco would tow the teardrop easily. I also got the Curt Echo wireless brake controller, which synced easily to my phone and was easy to install, set up, and use. Overall a great towing experience, thanks to etrailer and Curt!

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Very versatile - can use it on both my vehicles that have very different hitch height. Clean welds, super solid. Weighs a LOT!

As advertised and quick delivery, I am an Etrailer fan!

Strong and works perfectly!

Easy installation, low profile and excellent quality. Exactly what I was looking for in a hitch receiver for our 2021 Pilot.

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This was the perfect fit for my Honda Pilot. Installation was very easy; no mistakes were made! The Curt Towing Starter Kit Trailer Hitch Ball Mount was the perfect match for the Trailer Hitch receiver, as it came in a plastic box that fit perfectly in the small stowable compartment in the back of the Honda. Everything stays in the car, tucked away neatly in the plastic box.

Excellent quality, built to last a lifetime - the B & W brand quality was exactly what I was looking for. After shopping and considering several other brands, very glad this is the one I purchased. Highly recommend it.

We bought this to tow our 3,000 lbs. boat with our Subaru Ascent with a 5,000 lbs. towing capacity. With the OEM ball mount, we could really feel every jolt and jiggle from hard stops, going over bumps in the road, and trailering down dirt roads. However, the dual cushion ball has really improved our trailing experience. Once we get up to speed, we hardly notice we are towing our boat. It's also great because some of the lakes we visit are down dirt roads, and the cushion makes this a much more pleasant experience. I would highly recommend this to anyone towing a boat or larger trailer with a SUV as it maintains that comfortable ride and the jostling of the trailer is much less noticeable.

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Rusted within 30 days. The manufacturer refused to warranty the product. I have continued to use it, but it has required some serious rust mitigation and is a flawed product.

Heavy duty , very good quality.

Good, very solid ball mount with just the extra rise I needed, 2 3/4", to get level trailer and good clearance for the trailer jack. But excessive shipping charges from etrailer, $[XX] for an $[XX] purchase. Found out to my cost later that [online vendor] would have shipped for free.

As a full-time RVer, e-shopping is very important for us. etrailer was the right place to shop. Right product, delivered on-time for a great price. You beat the local discount RV store by $25 including shipping. At the same time, I had another outfit send me a clearly inferior product to the one they displayed. Said they would e-mail a pre-paid shipping label for the return (didn't) and tried to put the blame on Amazon. Thanks etrailer for a great experience !

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