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• Cleaning or Tapping the Weld Nuts on a 2006 Honda Pilot to Install Curt Trailer Hitch, # 13328
  The weld nuts on your 2006 Honda Pilot could just be so compacted with grime that they appear to be thread-less. I recommend giving them another good cleaning using the lubricant like you did before, and a stiff bristle wire brush like # DW00254. You may have to do this several times. I have linked a video of this process below. If you still cannot thread the bolts in, even after a thorough cleaning, you may have to tap the holes to re-thread them and clean them out. I would use this...
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• 2006 Acura MDX Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation
  The owners manual for your 2006 Acura MDX will be the final authority on the towing capacity, but my research indicates that it would have 3,500 lbs of capacity. For a trailer hitch we have the Curt part # 13328 which is a fit and would work well. A local garage or trailer rental place would have no problem with this either. For trailer wiring you'd then want the Tekonsha kit part # 118336 which is a confirmed fit and our most reliable wiring harness brand. Since you wanted to do some...
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• Comparing Trailer Hitch Options For 2007 Honda Pilot
  Hey Scott, thanks for reaching out. So we do have the Curt hitch for the 2007 Honda Pilot available as part # 13328. I am not sure why this is not included in our fit guide listing right now, but they are definitely in stock and available. That said, your observation about the Curt # 13328 and etrailer # e98851 hitches is spot on. Our etrailer hitches are actually made by Curt, so both hitches are structurally identical. The only noteworthy difference is the etrailer hitch uses a matte...
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• Replacement Mounting Hardware For Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13328
  Hey Pablo, To get replacement hardware for your Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13328 you'll need to go to the # RHK product page and in the "Hitch Item Number" box enter 13328 and then add to cart. This kit would give you the following hardware: 6 - HHCS,M12x1.25,40CL10.9,YZ 2 - HHCS,M10x1.25,35,CL10.9,YZ 6 - WASHER,S-CON,1/2,YZ 2 - WASHER, S-CON,7/16,YZ
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2005 Honda Pilot
  Both Curt class III trailer hitch, part # 13328 and the Draw-Tite Hitch class III trailer hitch, part # 75599, are quality hitches. But the most popular hitch for your vehicle is the Curt hitch, part # 13328. Installation is relatively easy, even for a beginner. The Curt receiver simply bolts on to the inside of each frame rail. Both hitches require about 40 minutes of installation time. The Curt hitch does use two extra screws to attach the center bumper bracket above the receiver behind...
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• Hardware for Curt HItch # 13328
  The only hardware required are bolts and washers which are supplied with your Curt Hitch # 13328. If you need replacement hardware you can order our kit # RHK. I have added a link below for that item. Be sure to fill in your hitch brand and model number. Some customers find the the bolts thread smoother if they use a 1/2" Tube Brush # 814092 first. I have included a link to the hitch and brush.
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• Is Trailer Wiring Harness Included with Curt Hitch Part # 13328
  Wiring harnesses are not included with Curt hitches. Hitches include the hardware needed to mount the hitch to the vehicle. Some Hidden Hitch models will included a draw bar and pin and clip. There are a handful of Valley hitches that have integrated wiring. For your 2005 Honda Pilot, you would use either part # 118336 or part # 33105 for a trailer wiring harness.
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• Trailer Hitch for 2011 Acura MDX that Allows Full Sized Spare to be Kept
  For a Curt hitch confirmed to fit your 2011 Acura MDX that allows you to keep the full size spare tire you would want the part # 13354. The spare would need to get removed during the install process but can be reinstalled once the hitch is fully installed. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well.
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• Difference Between the Curt and Etrailer Hitches for a 2004 Honda Pilot
  The Curt hitch for the 2004 Honda Pilot, part # 13328, and the etrailer one, part # e98851, are almost the same. As you mentioned, the finish is the only difference between them. The matte finish of the etrailer one helps to prevent scratches and corrosion, which is why it's the one I recommend. I've linked to a video installation of the Curt since they install the same and we have the video for your 2004 Pilot.
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• Trailer Hitch Compatibility for Honda Pilot and Acura MDX
  Aftermarket trailer hitch fits for the 2005 Acura MDX and the 2005 Honda Pilot are indeed the same. Either vehicle can be fitted with three different Class III hitches, part # 75599 from Draw-Tite, part # 13328 from Curt and part 87454 from Hidden Hitch. No drilling is required for installing any hitch on either vehicle. Since we do not sell the OEM hitch that was installed on the MDX I cannot guarantee that it will fit the Pilot but odds are pretty good that it will. Some vehicles' OEM...
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• Does Trailer Hitch for 2008 Honda Pilot Come with Everything
  For just a hitch for your 2008 Honda Pilot all you would need is the Curt # 13328 which comes with everything you'd need to install. You might be asking if this comes with trailer wiring, which it does not, so if you needed that as well you'd want the Tekonsha kit part # 118336 which is very reliable and easy to install.
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• Will a Trailer Hitch Fit a 2008 Honda Pilot with a Full Sized Spare Tire
  The full-size spare tire should not be a problem for Curt hitch # 13328 and the 2008 Honda Pilot. Customers have reported having plenty of space around the hitch for a spare larger than the donut and we haven't had complaints about the hitch not fitting. In some cases you may need to angle a full sized spare tire when raising or lowering it so that it clears the hitch but that is about it. If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball...
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• Which Curt Hitch Fits a 2007 Honda Ridgeline
  I have a Curt hitch that does fit your 2007 Honda Ridgeline but it is not the 13328. Instead it is the part # 13385 which I attached an install video for as well.
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• Center Mounting Flange on Curt Trailer Hitch 13328 Not Lining Up with Holes in 2007 Honda Pilot EX
  There are a couple of possible reasons why the center mounting flange on Curt trailer hitch # 13328 is not lining up with the holes in your 2007 Honda Pilot. First, sometimes in the shipping process a hitch can flex. As long as there are no indications of stress the flange can be flexed into the correct position. The other possibility is the order in which the hardware was tightened down. If you were to change the order of how the hardware was torqued down, say starting with the center...
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• Towing Set Up and Towing Capacity for a 2005 Honda Pilot
  I would be happy to help you clear up the confusion and make all recommendations you will need to safely tow a trailer with your 2005 Honda Pilot. I looked online at your Pilot's owner's manual. It says that if your vehicle is equipped with a transmission cooler and power steering fluid cooler it has a maximum towing capacity of 3,500 lbs for a standard trailer. Your tongue weight will be 10% of your towing capacity so 350 lbs. I do recommend verifying this information in your copy of the...
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• Will a Trailer Hitch from a 2003 Honda CR-V Fit a 2003 Honda Pilot
  We do have trailer hitches for the 2003 Honda Pilot but Curt hitch # 13535 only fits the 2002 to 2006 Honda CR-V. The Pilot and CR-V do require different hitches. The comparable Curt hitch for the 2003 Honda Pilot is # 13328. I have linked a video showing an example installation for you. If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also...
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• Exhaust Rattling Against Trailer Hitch on a Honda Pilot
  Exhaust rattling against a trailer hitch is a common occurrence but it is easily fixed. Exhaust pipes and mufflers hang on rubber isolators. The hangers can usually be manipulated to gain more clearance between the exhaust and the hitch. I have included a link to the right that covers the different fixes for this problem.
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• Trailer Hitch for a 2006 Acura MDX with Full Size Spare Tire
  Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 75599 only fits if the 2006 Acura MDX has the doughnut or mini spare tire, not the full sized spare. The confusion is that it also fits certain models of the Honda Pilot and on those it will fit with the full sized spare. Curt trailer hitch # 13328 will fit a 2006 Acura MDX with full size spare. I have linked a video showing a typical installation for you. If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts,...
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• Recommended Hitch-Mounted Cargo Carrier and Bag for 2004 Acura MDX
  Using a hitch-mounted carrier and bag combination is a great option for transporting cargo that doesn't easily fit inside your vehicle. In order to mount a carrier, you will first need a trailer hitch. If you don't already have one installed, I recommend the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13328. This Class III hitch is confirmed to fit your Acura MDX and it will use existing holes in the vehicle's frame for a no-drill installation. It will provide you with a 2 inch receiver opening...
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• Weight Distribution Recommendation for a 2004 Acura MDX Towing a Travel Trailer
  The Curt Hitch part # 13328 that you referenced has a 350 lb tongue weight capacity without weight distribution and 500 lbs with weight distribution. Based on the 415 lbs of tongue weight that your travel trailer has you will need a weight distribution system with this hitch. Hopefully the 415 lbs is loaded tongue weight otherwise you might be over your capacity when your loaded up and ready to tow. If your 2004 Acura MDX has a max tongue weight capacity of 450 lbs then you will need to...
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2003 Honda Pilot
  You are correct that the trailer hitches available for your 2003 Honda Pilot all have the same towing and tongue weight capacities. This hitches all carry Class III ratings, are compatible with weight distribution system, and have 2 inch x 2 inch receiver openings. These hitches have minimal differences. For example, the curt has an extra mounting bracket above the receiver opening. The Draw-Tite hitch will require the exhaust to be temporarily lowered for installation. Out of the hitches...
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• Comparing Draw-Tite and Curt Trailer Hitches for a 2003 Acura MDX
  The Curt and Draw-Tite trailer hitches for the 2003 Acura MDX will each perform well for you. I can tell you that the Draw-Tite hitches do undergo a certain amount of extra voluntary testing that other brands do not do with their hitches. The extra 2 bolts and center mounting point on the Curt hitch do not give it additional capacity. The Curt hitch # 13328 and the Draw-Tite hitch, # 75599, are each rated at 350 pounds tongue weight and 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight. Both can be used...
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• Comparison Of OEM Acura Hitch for a 2005 Acura MDX Touring To Curt Class III 2 Inch Hitch # 13328
  The Curt class III 2 Inch Hitch, part # 13328, will fit your 2005 Acura MDX Touring model. This hitch has a gross towing weight capacity of 3500lbs and a tongue weight capacity 350lbs. If used with a weight distribution system, it would increase to 5000lbs gross towing weight capacity and 500lbs tongue weight capacity. I am including a link to a FAQ page on weight distribution. I looked up the ratings on the OEM Acura MDX hitch and it stated 3500 lbs trailer towing capacity and 4500 lbs...
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• How to Tow Multiple Trailers with a 2003 Acura MDX
  We have you covered here. The Curt Class III, part # 13328, is definitely a good choice for your 2003 Acura MDX. There are some things that need to be taken into account, though. Though the Curt hitch has the highest towing capacity for your vehicle, the only way it can handle 4500 lbs is to be combined with a weight distribution (WD) system. With a WD system, it can tow up to 5000 pounds. Without one, it can only get up to 3500 lbs. For your WD system, I recommend the Blue Ox TrackPro...
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