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• Replacement Hardware for Curt Trailer Hitch 12031 or 13068 on 2009 and 2002 Honda Odyssey
  We do have the full replacement hardware you need for a Curt trailer hitch receiver that fits a 2002 and 2009 Honda Odyssey, but it depends on the hitch you have as opposed to a bolt size. You will also not be able to re-use any hardware that came with the hitch; it is a one-time use only and trying to re-use can lead to failure of the hitch and is really unsafe. So for replacement hardware you will need the Replacement Hardware Kit for Trailer Hitches # RHK. This will work with either...
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• Is A 1.25 or 2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver Best For My Honda Odyssey
  When choosing a trailer hitch for your 2011 Honda Odyssey, picking a hitch that is 2" will allow you to utilize the maximum towing capacity allowed by your Odyssey. A Class III hitch like Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75270 is more studier than a Class II hitch # C12031. When it comes to choosing products to carry, such as a cargo, bike rack or trailer accessories there are more products to choose from that fit a Class III trailer hitch with a 2" receiver rather than a Class...
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• Replacement Hardware for Curt Trailer Hitch Installation on 2012 Honda Odyssey
  The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C12031 for 1999 thru 2017 Honda Odyssey models use M12-1.25 x 35mm bolts with 1/2 inch conical toothed washer for the weldnuts in the frame. It also will use one 7/16-14 x 1-1/2 inch carriage bolt with a square hole spacer and a 7/16-14 flange nut. I've attached the installation instructions to assist further. If you want the exact hardware and fish wire you can use kit # RHK. You may also want the nylon tube brush # 814092 and some spray lubricant...
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• Troubleshooting Stripped Weldnut in Frame Rail For 2014 Honda Odyssey Hitch Installation
  Unfortunately your photo did not come through, but I believe I know exactly how to help. The weldnut is still in place, it just has been stripped on the inside. So my recommendation is to go to the local hardware store and get a tap to allow you to make the weld nut accept a slightly larger bolt and then use a grade 5 bolt that matches your tap to allow you to torque the bolt correctly per the hitch installation instruction.
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• Hitch Installation Hardware Kit for Curt Class II Hitch C12031 for 1999 thru 2017 Honda Odyssey
  I found your order from back in 2014 for the Curt Class II hitch # C12031 and I am pleased to tell you it will fit just fine on your new 2017 Odyssey. You will need a new hardware kit since hitch installation hardware is intended for a single use only. We offer part # RHK. All you need to do is enter that part in our search field and press enter. Then once on the page simply enter the hitch part number (C12031) and select the brand Curt from the menu tool provided. We will put together...
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• Trunk Mount Bike Rack Recommendation for Carrying 3 Bikes on 2015 Honda Odyssey
  The best trunk mounted bike rack we offer for a 2015 Odyssey and my personal favorite is the Hollywood Racks Over the Top rack, part # HRF2-3. This rack is specifically designed for minivans and SUV's that have a lip spoiler at the top of the hatch. The top of the rack reaches over and around the spoiler, so it isn't damaged by the weight of the rack and the bikes. The Thule Passage # TH911XT lacks that feature, which is why it's not recommended for your Odyssey . The # HRF2-3 rack works...
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• What is the Purpose of a Stabilizer Strap When Carrying a Bike Rack with a Curt Hitch
  The stabilizer strap part # 18050 attaches to the top edge of your trunk lid and then attaches to the bike rack to provide additional support for bike racks or cargo carriers. It basically helps take out some of the shock that would normally get transferred to your hitch from bumps in the road. Other manufacturers do not require the strap, but if have use a Curt hitch they will require the use of the strap otherwise it will void the hitch warranty. For a hitch that would not require the...
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• Wiring Harness and Trailer Hitch for 2014 Honda Odyssey
  Thanks for all the information, and there are four hitches from our manufacturers that fit both a 2003 Honda Odyssey and 2014 Honda Odyssey, but none of them - the Draw-Tite # 75270 and # 36417 or Curt # C13068 or # C12031, have any type of affiliation I could find with the numbers you provided and the manufacturers I contacted were unable to find any either. If it is an OEM part you may just be better off getting a brand-new hitch from the choices above as it could end up being more cost-effective...
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• Hitch With Most Ground Clearance for 2015 Honda Odyssey
  Having low ground clearance at the rear of a minivan is the nature of the beast. Of the hitches we offer for your 2015 Odyssey, the Curt Class II hitch, part # C12031 would offer the most clearance, about 12 inches under the receiver which is about 2-1/2 inches more than what you'd get from the Draw-Tite # 36419 or other hitch options. If you were planning on towing with the hitch, you'd need the following to complete your towing system: Trailer wiring harness w/ 4 pole connector, part...
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• What is a Recommended Hitch for a 2011 Honda Odyssey?
  The trailer hitch I recommend for lightweight towing on your 2011 Honda Odyssey is the Draw-Tite # 36417. A confirmed fit for your vehicle, it has a tongue weight capacity of 300 lbs and a trailer weight capacity of 3,500 lbs, which is more than enough for you to haul your sailboat. It also offers a simple bolt-on installation, so you can avoid drilling into your Odyssey. The other Class II option available for your Odyssey is the Curt # C12031, though it requires the use of stabilizer...
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• What Size Thread Tap to Clean Out Weld Nuts of 2003 Honda Odyssey for Curt Hitch
  The bolts of the Curt hitch part # C12031 that install in factory weldnuts are M12 -1.25x35 mm so the correct tap would be M12x1.25. The other size bolts that come with this hitch install with included nuts.
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• Hitch, Wiring and Ball Mount to Equip 2003 Honda Odyssey and 2015 Toyota Prius for Towing
  We can help you get your two vehicles, the 2003 Honda Odyssey and the 2015 Toyota Prius, ready to tow your Yakima Rack-and-Roll trailer, whether it is the 66-inch model # Y08106 or the 78-inch model # Y08107. Let's start with hitches for the cars. For your 2003 Honda Odyssey both 2-inch and 1-1/4-inch hitches are offered. To keep things simple and compatible with the Prius I suggest the 1-1/4-inch Class II hitch # C12031 which offers no-drill installation; it comes with all required...
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• 4-Bike Hitch Rack for 2006 Honda Odyssey That Allows Vehicle Hatch Access
  The type of hitch on your 2006 Honda Odyssey is a 1-1/4-inch Class II type, like # 36417 from Draw-Tite and # C12031 from Curt. Both have a 1-1/4-inch receiver opening but they do measure larger between their outside edges. You'll want to review our Class II-compatible hitch-style 4-bike racks as you make your selection. I linked all such carriers and they do include products from more than one brand, but not Thule or Yakima products since their swing-away type racks are made only for...
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• Curt or Draw Tite Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2016 Honda Odyssey
  For your 2016 Honda Odyssey I would recommend the Draw Tite hitch part # 36417 over the Curt hitch part # C12031 because if you were to use a hitch mounted accessory like a bike rack the Draw Tite does not require the use of a stabilizer strap like part # 18050 like the Curt does. Either hitch would have about the same visibility. Some people prefer the look of square tube over round tube, but realistically both will look about the same.
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• Trailer Hitch Ground Clearance for 2011 Honda Odyssey
  When we installed the Draw Tite hitch part # 75270 on a 2011 Honda Odyssey the distance from the ground to the top of the hitch opening was 12 inches. When we installed # 76025 the distance was 12-1/2 inches. The Curt # C13068 was 12-3/4 inches. Draw Tite Class II # 36417 was 11-3/4 inches, and finally Curt Class II # C12031 was 12-3/4 inches. All of them basically install in the same place but due to the design of your vehicle there isn't an option with great ground clearance.
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• Ground Clearances Of Class II and III Hitches for 2014 Honda Odyssey
  When we installed the Draw-Tite Class III # 75270 and the Curt Class III # C13068 on a 2014 Honda Odyssey, we found that the distance from the bottom of the receiver tube to the ground of both hitches is right at 10-1/2 inches. The Curt Class II you mentioned, part # C12031 offers slightly more clearance at 11-1/2 inches. Low ground clearance is kind of the nature of the beast with the Odyssey. Using a hitch mounted roller like part # UF48-979020 might be a good idea for you. The roller...
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• Hitch Adapter to Increase Ground Clearance to Use Tow Ready Cargo Carrier # 63154 on 2015 Odyssey
  Your 2015 Honda Odyssey can be fitted with either a 1-1/4-inch Class II or a 2-inch Class III hitch. All hitches for your Odyssey can be seen on the link provided. If you want a Class II hitch you can use Curt # C12031 without need for any adapter. I recommend Curt Class III hitch # C13068 because it has the same 350-lb tongue weight capacity as the other Class III options but it costs less. The written instructions and an installation video are linked for you to review along with a helpful...
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• Bolt Hole Spacing of Curt Class II C12031 Receiver Hitch
  The side to side bolt hole spacing of the Curt Class II # C12031 hitch is 56.13 inches, center to center. The bolt holes on each mounting flange are 3.18 inches apart, also measured center to center. I've shown these dimensions on the photo I've provided. When we installed the hitch on a 2016 Honda Odyssey, we found that the inside top edge of the receiver tube sat 13-1/4 inches above the pavement, and the hitch pin hole of the receiver was recessed under the bumper by 4-1/2 inches. The...
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• Replacement Hitch Installation Hardware for Curt 12031 Hitch on 2004 Honda Odyssey
  The Curt # C12031 uses M12 x 1.25" bolts. You can get an entire hardware kit for your Curt hitch by using the part # RHK and putting the "C12031" in the field marked "Hitch Item Number" on that product page. This will get you all of the hardware needed to install this particular Curt hitch, including the fishwire.
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• Weight of Curt C12031 Class II Hitch
  Minus the shipping packaging, the Curt # C12031 Class II hitch weighs just less than 30 lbs. If you click the provided link you can see an install video for the # C12031 hitch. If you'll be towing with the hitch, you'll also need a trailer wiring harness like # 118438. For a ball mount, use part # 3593 and for a trailer ball use # 19256 for a 1-7/8 inch or # 19258 for a 2 inch trailer ball. I've linked to an install video for the hitch and the trailer wiring harness.
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• How to Clean The Weld Nuts of a 2002 Honda Odyssey to Install a CURT Trailer Hitch
  Sometimes weldnuts need to be cleaned, it can be spatter from when the frame was welded together or it could be paint or corrosion. To clean the threads out well, you can use a wire brush and some brake cleaner. Make sure you start the bolts so they are not cross threading the nuts. Due to the amount of winters your 2002 Honda Odyssey has seen it would seem likely that the weld nuts are in need of being cleaned out. The additional corrosion in the weldnut will make them seem to be too...
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• Weight of Every Trailer Hitch That Fits 2011 Honda Odyssey
  There are five different hitches that fit a 2011 Honda Odyssey, and I will give you the weights of each. Curt # C12031: 41 lbs Curt # C13068: 44 lbs Draw-Tite # 75270: 44 lbs Draw-Tite # 76025: 42 lbs Draw-Tite # 36417: 38 lbs
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• Are Support Straps Required on Curt Hitch C12031 if I Dont Exceed Tongue Weight Honda Odyssey 2014
  If you want a 1-1/4 hitch for your 2014 Honda Odyssey, my personal recommendation would be to go with the Draw-Tite Class II Receiver Hitch, # 36417. This hitch has a 300 pound tongue weight capacity and does not require the use of support straps. Curt only offers the one style of Trailer Hitch Support Straps, # 18050. Curt does require that these straps be used with all non-trailer loads no matter what the weight is. Failure to properly support these loads on the Curt Class II Hitch,...
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• Will Curt Hitch from 2006 Honda Odyssey Fit a 2015 Honda Odyssey?
  Yes. For your 2015 Honda Odyssey, Curt makes two hitch options. The first is the 2 inch receiver # C13068 and the second is a 1-1/4 inch receiver # C12031. Both will fit model years 1999-2017. It is not recommended to reuse the same hardware because it has been torqued to spec once and will no longer have the same strength, so I recommend the hardware kit # RHK to get the same hardware that came with the hitch for the strength rating of the hitch to hold true. For your trailer wiring,...
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