Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"

The service was great. The hitch was delivered on time and in good condition. I was not overly impressed with the hitch itself however. I wanted a hidden cross tube but this one doesn't utilize 4 of the factory mount holes and it requires you to bend in part of the bumper cross tube with a hammer. Over all it looks good completed and says it's rated the same dispite not using the 4 factory mount holes. 660988

Draw Tite hitch was excellent. Well made, nice finish, bolted up perfectly to the Odyssey. I was nervous about this install because of how detailed it was, but it went on in less than 2 hours working by myself. All the holes lined right up, and etrailer's installation video made the whole process simple. Could not be happier with the hitch. 389185

by: Kevin C04/13/2019

I’ve had this hitch for a year now. Installation took some effort but the video was very helpful, and I was able to get it on without a hitch. It looks great and just like the factory installed one. My only complaint is that there is some rusting already around the joint on the outside. My van is parked inside a garage at all times. I do not use this hitch very often to make significant damages to the coating. I’ll have to put some black paint on it. 628335

by: Kevin Buck07/03/2019

Great product, easily installed it myself on my 2015 Honda odyssey , I like that it’s more concealed and up higher for better ground clearance than other bumper hitches, looks professional from the factory on my van. I can now pull a trailer and haul my bicycles with a bike rack. They have a nice video on their website that helps you to install correctly . 666111

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Paint job was poor. It also had chucks of weld that weren't cleaned off before painting. I ended up having to sand certain areas of it and put on my own coat of paint before installing it. The installation instructions and video were great. 509595

by: Eric S05/04/2019

Great trailer hitch. Tough to install (by me, a complete novice), or I would give it 5 stars easy, but I got it installed finally works as advertised - inconspicuous, strong, no unexpected issues, hooked on a UHaul Trailer, bike rack. The install just takes patience and reviewing the online videos (critical), and getting a little help from a friend. I recommend this hitch to any and all, and particularly those adventurous enough to install it yourself - sense of accomplishment when you finish ! 637969

This install looks more daunting than it really is. I am mechanically inclined, but have never been a fan of body work, so I was concerned about removing the rear fascia. No problem at all, snaps off/on like butter. Also, I like the way the cross bar is hidden, provides a really nice look. This really is a nice product. I have not yet had a chance to pull a trailer, but have used it with a cargo tray. No issues. 499922

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This is a great product. We have had zero issues and I really like the look. It is a solid hitch and is just high enough that I havent bottomed out on any drivewaysentrances. I am extremely satisfied with both the product and the helpvideos on this site. I will purchase all my gear from etrailer.

Tommy - 04/27/2019

I am greatly impressed with the product. It fits and looks great on my Honda Odyssey 2015. It is high quality and worth every penny! Installation was pretty simple overall. The only complications were as follows (See photo of bumper beam: The heads on the bolts that come with the hitch are larger than the Honda factory ones. This makes getting them through the access holes in the bumper beam (marked in red) difficult as the result of larger heads is needing a larger socket which does not fit through the aforementioned access holes. You will most likely need a "thin-walled socket" with a 6 inch extension to get those in. Additionally, if the bolts won't start and are cross threading, get a small socket on your extension (one that does not fit around the head of the bolts), take some double sided tape, and use it to stick the bolt to the socket. Now gently insert the bolt into the hole and begin to turn at a cautious pace. If it's not going in you'll now have room to adjust the bolts pitch/angle because of the smaller socket. Once you get the bolt threaded you can use a regular (thin-walled) socket to tighten to the appropriate torque (do not tighten any bolts until they are all started). Also if the bolts wont seem to thread check that the hitch mounting holes are positioned correctly. If they are off too much they will get in the way of your bolts. I shaved the corners (marked in yellow) on the bumper beam using an angle grinder about 1/8 inch to make the bumper cover fit better (took about 30 seconds to do all 6 corners). 660925

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Bought this hitch for my new to me '13 Odyssey. Followed the video instructions for the '14 and everything went well with the install. etrailer customer support called me to let me know the wiring harness I ordered was out of stock and gave me the option of choosing another that was in stock. This helped me as I needed the hitch and wiring harness installed in time for a road trip. I was a little worried about needing to cut into the bumper cover, but even the OEM Honda hitch requires that. I like the look of having just the hitch receiver visible. 538541

I chose this hitch based on the looks and am glad I did. The installation was relatively simple following the video on here, which I found to be much simpler to follow than the included instructions and it included some helpful tips. I was able to do the install in my driveway by myself without lifting the vehicle. I didn't encounter any problems and it only took a couple of hours. The hitch appears to be of top quality and was nicely packaged. 410780

by: Tony07/23/2018

2016 Honda Odyssey

The trailer hitch took about three hours to install with the removal and reinstallation of the bumper. I had never done this type of installation before. The final appearance of the installation hitch is superior to the ones that hang below the bumper and even the OEM. I did use the OEM wiring harness from Honda with was installed with zip ties and a bracket from etrailer. An improvement to this hitch would be a way to directly attach the OEM wire harness. Make sure you have a torque wrench to properly torque the bolts. Inexpensive torque wrench worked great. I would highly recommend this hitch. 544881

Hitch was not a perfect fit for my 2012 Odyssey. The shims supplied with the hitch were too wide and interfered with weld seams requiring modification to fit correctly. Once installed, hitch is tucked up nicely under bumper. Looks as good as OEM. 402594

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Still very pleased with the product after 1 year. I did add a simple preventive measure to keep the tail gate from getting scratched if accidentally opened when the the carrier is in the upright position. A piece of pipe insulation and a nylon tie strategically placed.

Scott - 07/07/2018

-- Rachael H - 7/9/2018

This hitch is working out great on my Odyssey. I'm glad I went with this model which has the main bar hidden under the bumper fascia. It really keeps the nice look of the rear of the Odyssey. The installation video here was great and everything went pretty smoothly. Taking off the bumper and mudflaps was a little extra work, but it went just as it did in the video. Price is great and quality looks top notch to me. Just make sure you have the 6" socket extension and right-angle screwdriver. 355894

I am still 100 satisfied with this hitch on my van. Works and looks great. Cheers.

Rob C - 03/19/2018

by: Brian05/26/2018

2011 Honda Odyssey

I don’t typically work on my cars, but thought I would try after watching one of the install videos. Great product & not a bad DIY project! 513076

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Nice product and excellent video directions. I followed along using the video to help me as I haven't done anything to cars besides change headlamps and tires and jump start. Thankfully all the materials were included in my box; it was a bit banged up as per other reviewers but with how heavy the piece is that is sort of expected. I had to purchase a torque wrench and socket extender; the directions say 6" (socket extender) but the auto parts store was out of that length so I got a 10" and it gave me just enough (!) clearance from the ground to work just fine. **One reviewer mentioned on the right side of his car next to the exhaust that the threaded hole was corroded. I found this to be true on my 3-4 year old van as well.** Because of the rust and corrosion, I was initially unable to insert the threaded bolt. I ended up running to the hardware store to get a thread tap. That and a new bolt thankfully (!) fixed the problem. As an aside, it was definitely more worn and corroded on that side of the vehicle than the left, perhaps a function of the exhaust and heat. A rotary tool is certainly the way to go when cutting off the fascia, although I had to get creative since my car wasn't on a lift as opposed to the video's car! I like the clean look and plan on attaching a bike rack to it. 611436

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Hi, I was able to get this hitch installed on my wife's Odyssey without too much trouble And it works great with our Thule T2. I've been telling all my friends that etrailer is excellent. I just realized that when my wife goes out of town with the kids it will be a great time for me to do some mountain biking but she will be driving the Odyssey with the hitch. I guess I need to order another hitch for my Honda Accord. Got any discount codes you could send me? 519516

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There was one small hitch (pardon the pun) with my order, there was no hardware in the box with the hitch. A call to etrailer got replacement hardware sent my way. Installing the hitch was not difficult, just more involved than the ones that have the crossbar hanging below the bumper. The install video is excellent, I followed it almost exactly. Honda made this vehicle easy to take apart, and the hitch fit very well. I had a helper (age 7) to manage a few of the times where I needed to hold the hitch or bumper beam and get bolts started. Cutting the bumper was no big deal, I marked it with tape and cut it with a Dremel. The end result looks really good, much cleaner than other below-the-bumper models, I'm very pleased. 409889

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Ive used this hitch a couple of times, just to transport bikes on a hanging bike rack. The hitch works great, and its very unobtrusive when were not using it. During the install, I guess I didnt hammer the brackets that support the foam flat enough, because there are very slight bumps in the bumper cover. Barely noticeable. Overall, Im very pleased with the hitch, the install, etrailers videos and customer service.

Paul A - 07/26/2018

The Good: The hitch seems solidly built. I like that it doesn't have the visible crossbar - that is a much better looking design. It was a good price and was easy to order (and know that it would fit). The installation was (mostly) straightforward. The Bad: The hitch arrived pretty scratched up on top of the visible part. Also, I had seen on some reviews where people recommended chasing the threads with a tap before bolting the hitch on. My tap set didn't have an M12 with the right pitch and the installation instructions didn't mention anything about that, so instead of taking the half hour to run to the store for a new tap, I decided to just horse it in with a breaker bar, the van's only four years old, what could go wrong? Big mistake. The bolt was going in but going kind of hard when the head twisted off. So I spent the rest of the day and the next handful of evenings trying to remove the broken bolt - grinding the sides flat, using all kinds of pliers, wrenches, pipe wrenches, extractor tools, heat, improvised tools, etc. I finally ended up drilling it out at the risk of ruining the threads on the van, but I managed to keep them intact. But the whole process took lots of time, stress, and trips to the hardware store. So in summary, maybe a mention of chasing the threads in the installation instructions would be a good idea. And I am kind of bummed that my nice new hitch (chosen in big part for its looks) on my nice van is scratched up on the visible part and is most likely going to start rusting right out of the gate. Otherwise it is a great hitch. 564711

Great package at a really good price. This is a two person job as the instructions and video say. So 80 minutes was more like 4 hours for me working alone. If you are like me and don’t like the “leave the wiring inside” mentality. There is a pop-out that will allow you to run the wiring outside without having to cut any cables. Also do a field fit before cutting the fender. I measured the bumper thinking the tabs were centered. They are not. Have someone hold it up for you and mark he edges then drop it down and cut the 3” depth. 647165

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I could not be happier. A picture is worth 1000 words. This hitch looks better than the factory installed ones. Katie D. from etrailer was extremely knowledgeable and gave sound advice so that the job turned out perfect! You will need to have advanced skills to install this hitch. I recommend that the install is performed by a professional installation center. 435071

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The instructions and videos were great. I put on the hidden hitch. Everything went nicely EXCEPT .... the bolts should be improved .... So that they will start easily........ I wasted more time trying to start the large bolts..... I do not have a lift so I had to get right under the car where the bolt goes. I could not just reach in and thread the bolt in.. Please improve the bolt starting ability.. Other than the bolt starting, the wife and I enjoyed putting on the trailer hitch.. It just went smoothly ... 418965

After one year hitch still working properly and with the electric hookup, I have working lights on the trailer everytime.

Ernie H - 08/11/2018

OK...let me first state I'm very happy with the final result! Installing this hitch was battle but that wasn't the hitches fault. I reviewed the video to get the general idea of what I was doing and dove right in. The facia and rear bumper came off as expected. I had some trouble getting the electrical plugs off but managed without breaking anything (I have the sensors in the rear facia). Everything was prepped and ready and that's where the trouble started. First, I noticed that since the right rear side has no under-body plastic shield (that's where the exhaust is...duh), Honda, or someone, had sprayed a bunch of this rubber coating...like that Flex Seal stuff. I'd assume to give the frame some extra corrosion protection since it is exposed to the elements. As such, I had to cut away a chunk of the stuff to allow the large spacer block to sit properly in between the frame and the hitch. That was minor and I expected that sort of deviation but the next part was killer. I started to thread the larger bolt on the right side (read in one of the reviews to do this to make sure it could thread before trying to install everything...glad I did) only to notice that, no matter what I did, it wouldn't go in. Upon inspection, I noticed the hole and threads were completely corroded with rust. It took the next 2 hours, a small can of WD-40, and an electric impact driver to get it sorted out. More than once I thought I was in over my head and thought I should take it to a professional. What I wish is that Honda would put a plug in those holes on the right side that are unprotected. It would cost the company may be less than a penny and maybe 2-3 seconds on the production line to protect those holes. Then someone like me would be very thankful that Honda was thinking ahead and sing praises of the company for being awesome. BUT that was not to be! In any case, with the help of a friend, I got the hitch/bumper installed, torqued to the correct specifications, and the facia back in place. It looks sharp and I am very pleased with the results. I love the clean look! I decided to run the wiring harness through the hole just left of center. The gromet there is made of rubber and it was very easy. I did have to cut and splice the 4-conductor wire which is a no-no according to the instructions but I don’t care. The thought of seeing the harness come out of the bottom of the door seems really ghetto to me and what I did looks more professional. T-One should really make that an option somehow. If you want to run the harness the way I did, do it after removing everything but before installing the hitch. It was easier to fish the wires. Good luck and have fun! Cutting the facia was nerve-racking but not bad so don't let that scare you off. My only critic was the condition of the box when it arrived. The box looked like it had been run over by a Sherman tank! A huge hole was ripped in the top as if someone was trying to get at something inside (everything I ordered was there…whew). The powder coating on the hitch was damage in a spot or two but that was very minor. 519924

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by: Dan O.12/10/2018

2014 Honda Odyssey

Bought this for my 2014 Honda Odyssey EX. Even with all the right tools, it took my dad and I a whole afternoon to install, but the hidden profile and added height is really preferable to an unattractive tube-style model that would hang lower. It was challenging to align all major bolt holes for proper torquing (you need proper torque-sensitive equipment). Be sure to make conservative measurements on the rear fascia to avoid over-cutting for the exhaust pipe and hitch (recommend an oscillating multi-tool or dremmel). Above all, watch the E-Trailer video a few times and print it off for added instructions - they were pretty spot on. There are a few lasting indentations in the rear bumper, but we did the best we could to avoid that. I have been very pleased with the purchase. Side note - I also purchased Timbren Throd 2 rear suspension enhancement from ETrailer to assist for my towing needs long term, which I had to have professionally installed. 589648

Fit like a glove. I picked this one for a more hidden/factory finish look. I also wanted the higher clearance. Video from etrailer was perfect and provided every step needed. The only issue I had was with the spacers. There was something that kept me from using the predrilled holes. I had to enlarge them so the spacer would be flush with the frame. 433499

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I was looking for a trailer hitch that was very subtle in appearance. I did not want to lose the lines of the mini van and have it look like a truck. It was important to me to have a hitch that the cross bar was hidden and the only thing you would see was the receiver tube. This hitch accomplished that. The installation was more difficult than a typical hitch installation. The instructions were very detailed and accurate. The only issue that I had was a small problem with interference on the beam that was not a hitch problem but a Honda problem. I was able to correct the problem fairly easily and the final product looks very good. The price of the hitch was also great and I spent $500-$600 less than if i would have purchased the hitch and had it installed through a dealer. 319467

Really like this hitch due to its mounting position which puts the receiver higher and further back. Now our bike rack doesn't hit the bumper when folded up and the utility trailer doesn't scrape the ground when coming up the driveway. Mounting this hitch is more work but its worth it. Some advice for the install: Count the hardware. Our box a few holes in it, I assume from shipping, and we were missing two bolts. A quick trip to the hardware store fixed this. Also, make sure you chase the threads of the frame mounting points well. I thought I had cleaned them out well but ended up snapping a bolt which led to drilling it out and tapping new threads. My fault for using brawn over brains. Even with the self induced mounting issues I'm still glad I went with this model as it solved several problems with the hitch on our previous van. 515268

I bought this hitch so we could use a bike rake instead of loading our bikes in the van. I installed myself using the installation video on their website. The hitch fit perfectly and was very easy to install. The video was awesome! Very thorough! Love the way it looks on the van! 439811

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Use our hitch all the time and it is still solid and looks like new. Great product!

Bill H - 10/07/2018

by: Joe H04/05/2018

2013 Honda Odyssey

This hitch was fairly easy to install except one of the spacers that came in the kit was not the right size. It was a fairly easy fix. After a year of owning the hitch I have no issues with the function, it works great every time. I have already started to notice some rust/discoloration on the receiver so if you want it to last you might want to look into a receiver cover etc. I will update if it gets any worse. 492687

Due to the fact that a hitch is mounted under the vehicle, its continually exposed to rocks and other road debris that can be kicked up into it and chip the finish. Once the finish is removed, and once exposed to the elements especially road salt and other chemicals put on the roadways to melt ice corrosion is unavoidable. Since most folks that tow do so in the summer months, its a good idea to give your hitch a quick visual inspection at the beginning and the end of each towing season. Remove any rust with some light sanding and apply a coat of quality rust preventative spray paint.

-- Mike L - 04/06/2018

I did it! 2011 Odyssey touring elite. And I'm in my sixties! First, watch videos to be sure you can do it. I've built things all my life, however I had to install this hitch totally by myself. Videos were great . First removing bumper really was easy after getting clips and 10mm nuts loose. Had to remove .additional connectors for backup and lane departure. Bent bumper tips about a 1/8 inch in were shown in video. Did not bang them in as far as paper instructions suggest. . Loosen top bolts about a half inch and remove bottom ones. Then lift bumper up this will allow bumper to come off, this is shown in video for 2014, but mine is a 2011 and it works also. then if yours is as old as mine, use wire brush to clean nuts holes for bottom support. Took muffler off hanger and it allowed me enough room to use racthet..Tape washers to car as suggested in instructions. Back to hitch, lift it and install new bolts in top holes only. First on passenger side, then other side. Just in deep enough to hold hitch.Install hitch bolts under car, I did driver side first, made it easier working around muffler. Now place bumper on top bolts, this will allow you to install lower bolts and washers. Now remove top bolts add washers and reinstall. I used inside bumper cover guides I think there 5 inches a part, found center. I traced diagram of cutout on outside of cover, then used utility knife ( new blade ) to cut. like butter. muffler cutout was easy from inside. Reinstalled bumper, don't forget to connect connectors, both sides on my van. Followed steps in video and was done. No extra parts and it took me only about 4 hous to complete. Looks factory, and I did it at my own pace. Great product and company, they had it to me in 4 days, lost tracking service and support center verifed it was on its way . Then they called the day it was to arrive, just to be sure it had. Wow, great customer support. Highly reccommend etrailer. Now for the wiring I found a plug in the van that I plan to use for wiring (picture shown). then towing a small bowrider for the grandkids, and me. 683639

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Straight forward installation. The installation video was informative. I had to add to the spacer about a 1/4”. Fit the van as advertised. 673839

by: Matt J07/17/2019

Honda Odyssey

Really nice looking on my Honda Odyssey. This hitch looks so much better than the fully visible one. Hides nicely under the bumper. Had to have it installed by my local shop, because I feared removing the bumper and some moldings myself. Looks great. 671512

by: Brent M06/26/2019

Install a little complicated but not that hard. Install video was very helpful. Best looking hitch when installed. Happy with the purchase. 663156

by: Matthew06/16/2019

Overall after a year and several long trips using the hitch for a bike rack and a small camper it has held up great. Installation instructions and videos were helpful. The videos of installing it on a new car make it look a lot easier than installing it in one that is 7 years old. The only issue was with mounting using the supplied bolts. After removing the old hardware and bolts the new ones would not do in easily. The video suggests using a pipe cleaner to remove built up rust in the existing frame, but a pipe cleaner is not going to cut it. You really need a metric tap and die set to clean out the rust and basically re-tap the mount location if the bolts bind up. 658758

I installed this on a 2013 Honda Odyssey Touring model for use with a hitch-mounted bike rack. I chose this model because I wanted to maximize ground clearance. I used the video for the 2012 model as my guide. I pretty much ignored the instructions that came in the box (other than the torque specs for the bolts). The video was dead on as far as the details for the install. I was apprehensive about trying this on my own due to the 10/10 difficulty rating and having to make permanent changes to the vehicle, but it was actually pretty easy. I did the install by myself and it took me about 4 hours, but I was taking my time and didn't have all my tools ready to go. Now that I've done it, I could probably install another in about an hour. A few notes: - You don't need to jack the car up or have a lift to have enough clearance to do this install. It would be nice, but not necessary at all. - When the time comes to bolt the hitch and bumper to the car, I found it MUCH easier to use jack stands to position the hitch and then lift the bumper (which is fairly light) into place. If you follow the video, they lift the hitch and bumper together which is pretty freaking heavy and awkward. - A right-angle screwdriver was nice to have for this. - I picked up a 3/8" drive torque wrench from a discount freight tool store for $19.99 and it worked fine. - Probably the most time consuming part was cutting the foam bumper spacer thing. I wasn't sure how much to cut off and I spent a while cutting and fitting and cutting and fitting. 654418

Trailer hitch fits nicely on my 2012 Honda Odyssey. The online video was very clear and made the installation very easy. Shipping was fast, communication was great. Thank you! 638925

The video was really helpful for the install! Thanks! 635493

by: Lance04/17/2019

I like the hidden styling of this hitch as it is very similar to OEM one. The paint job on it isn't very good and getting a few rust spots after just a year. Installation was relatively easy but concerned me a bit around hammering in the bumper to make it fit (suggested in instructions). Overall I am very happy with this model and would purchase it again. 629466

by: Blaine Z04/16/2019

The hitch fit perfect and was easy to i nstall. 629245

Accurate and fast delivery. Easy to use the website to get a match to vehicle. Will be using this hitch on a 2011 Honda Odyssey for light duty towing. Product arrived complete with the necessary parts and instructions. Only issue was wrapping coming off the end of the receiver. Minor surface damage but nothing that a receiver cover won't deal with. Installation next week - feeling confident. 615889

by: Judy A01/10/2019

Had a great experience!! Great customer service and installation went very smooth 596557

by: Jan12/22/2018

Honda Odyssey

Did my own install. Fit was not perfect and, even with pounding the three points down under the bumper facia, it was still obvious that the fit wasn’t perfect. In general, the look was better than the exposed round or square tubes that were the only Odyssey choices in the past. The hitch manufacturing needs some fine tuning to the finished product. We have owned six Odyssey vans from 1995-2013 models and all have had after market hitches. Wiring was simple and worked well. 592769

Arrived quickly all required parts intact perfect fit for my 2016 Odyssey very pleased. Instructions were easy to follow and the vehicle specific video was fantastic 585788

by: Jon11/14/2018

I cannot think of one reason that a person would buy a different hitch. This one is better than the factory hitch (at much higher price) This one has very limited exposed metal to show ugly rust and get caught on stuff. It is hardly noticeable. I waited and waited to find a factory alternative that did not hang down to look ugly with rust. This one was a shocking surprise being a perfect design. I installed myself and it does take some mechanical skill but it is worth it, That being you have tools and know how to use them. Perfect choice to buy. 582870

by: Steven11/02/2018

Im very pleased with this hitch. The longer install time was well worth it for slightly more clearance and a more concealed hitch. 579638

Hitch arrived fast and installed easily with the detailed instructions. 563169

Excellent product, clearly well constructed. This particular style of hitch mount is much more attractive because it is so well hidden compared to below-bumper options. The necessary modifications for install on a Honda Odyssey were simple and straightforward. My Odyssey had been rear-ended before, which added some complications to the bolt hole tolerances. Fortunately, this hitch receiver has slotted holes that account for such deviations. Overall a great product with simple instructions. The etrailer YouTube videos are a must watch resource prior to installation. 561778

Great product with very helpful video for installation. 557793

This hitch model is a steal to begin with. Half the price plus free shipping compared to OEM, can't beat that. I was initially hesitant on buying this and do the installation myself. I was so intimidated by the fact that I have to cut portion of the rear bumper fascia. But after watching the video a couple of times on how to install this on a 2016 Honda Odyssey, I started to build my confidence and finally decided to order one for our minivan. No regrets, really easy to install, just follow the installation video step by step and you can't go wrong. I have to hammer the bumper square buffers though to remove the dimples. Maybe if I didn't use the washers (4 total) for the bumper bolts, I may not need to bend the squares anymore since the dimples was caused by the bumper being pushed out by at least 3/16 of an inch when the hitch vertical steel plate was added between the bumper and the chassis. It took me about 2 hours on installation, could be faster if without mud guards. 555930

by: Garren08/09/2018

2016 Honda Odyssey

The hidden hitch that I purchased form E trailer is a genuinely great product. I took me a few times to install it correctly because I didn't follow the instructions properly, but once I realized what I was doing and actually put my car on a lift, I was able to install it much easier and properly on my 2016 Odyssey. The video helps a lot on the installation but didn't go over everything that needed to happen. (it was a good guideline) Even though U-Haul doesn't recommend this product (because they aren't installing it) I have hooked up a 6x12 trailer 3 times with it in the past year without any issues. And the great thing about it is all you can see is the portion the hitch slides into. Garren 551983

Looks good but not the easiest installation. 1) Instructions were vague on describing the changes necessary to the bumper. You should try to reduce the sides and top of the 3 metal brackets so it installs. 2) Instructions were incorrect on the size of sockets needed. A 10, 14mm, 17mm, 18mm were needed. 3) The bolts for the bumper were larger head from stock (17mm compare to 14mm) Some of the holes in the factor bumper were too small to fit a thin walled socket for a 17mm. To fix this I had to dremel 2 of the holes to make this work. 4) Holes did line up and otherwise the instructions were good with the video as supplemental. 5) For the trailer hitch wiring kit the leads were short and I had to make extra changes as I have a vacuum in the rear area that takes up the space. If this wiring was about 3 inches longer like the base Honda harness I could have routed it like Honda instructions for their harness which would have been above the vacuum. To make it work I had to modify the vacuum area to make room for the controller so it would route between the vacuum hose and the vacuum power unit. 550263