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This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Matte black, powder coated steel is durable and corrosion resistant and creates a rugged look.
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The sturdy steel construction is protected with a matte black finish for added durability. This unique powder coating gives etrailer hitches a carbide-like appearance and a rugged look that sets them apart from traditional glossy hitches. In addition to being rust and corrosion resistant, the tough matte coating hides dirt, scuffs, and dings better than a glossy finish.
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Some models have underbody fascia covering the driver side frame. This will be removed and can be left off or trimmed and reattached. No drilling required for installation
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Speaker 1: Today on our 2015 Honda Odyssey, we're going to be taking a look at and I'm going to show you how to install the etrailer.com class III trailer hitch receiver, part number E98862. This is what our hitch looks like when it's installed. You can see the cross tube is visible, but it's a round tube design, so it's going to fit nicely with the contour of the vehicle. The end of the receiver tube is nice and tucked in under the bumper fascia, so we're not going to have to worry about hitting our legs or our shins on it when we're loading or unloading the vehicle. One thing I really like about this hitch is the finish. Etrailer has done a great job with it.
It's going to have a triple coated carbide black powder coat finish, so it's really going to work well in resisting rust and corrosion.This hitch is going to be a class III hitch. It's going to be 2" x 2". The hitch pin hole is going to be 5/8" in diameter. It's going to take a standard 5/8" hitch pin, which does not come with our hitch, but you can find one on our website, using part number PC3. You can see it's going to have plate style safety chain loops.
It's welded to the bottom of the receiver tube and to the bottom of the cross tube. You can see the holes are a nice size in diameter. It's going to give you plenty of room for different size books.As far as the weight capacity goes with this hitch, you're going to have a 350 pound max tongue weight, which is the downward pressure on the inside of the receiver tube. You're going to have a 3500 found max trailer weight, which is the trailer plus anything that's loaded on it. You can use weight distribution with this hitch.
The tongue weight's going to go up to 500 pounds, the trailer weight's going to go up to 5000 pounds. I always recommend checking the owner's manual of the Odyssey to make sure the vehicle can withstand that amount of weight. You want to pick the lowest number between the vehicle and the hitch.As far as the installation goes with this hitch, it is a very simple installation. One thing I do recommend is make sure you clean out the weld nuts that are in the frame rails very well before trying to put your hardware in. Now let's give you a few measurements to help you when deciding on any hitch mount accessory you may need, such as a bike rack, ball mount, or cargo carrier.
From hitch pit and hole to the outermost part of the bumper, going to be about 4 1/2". From the ground to the top innermost part of the receiver tube is about 13".Now let me show you how to get this installed. The first thing we need to do is start our installation. We're going to remove this panel, it's on our driver's side behind the rear tire. You're going to have three pushpin fasteners that we need to remove. Take a flat head screwdriver or a plastic trim panel tool and make sure that the base comes out with it. We're going to take a 10 mm socket and we're going to have one bolt we need to remove. Just toward the outside of the vehicle, you'll notice a Phillips head screw and you'll also remove that. Once you have everything loose, go ahead and remove our trim panel piece. The next thing we want to do, is we need to, on our driver's side here, we're going to have two weld nuts we're going to be using. One of the holes we're going to be putting a bolt in. What we need to do is we to clean our weld nuts out.Even though this was covered, I'm going to go ahead and clean these out anyway, and you want to do this on both sides. This side again was covered, so it's probably not going to have too much in it. I'm going to clean them out anyway. I'm going to show you a trick on cleaning out the other side. Use a nylon tube brush, and some cleaner. Most of the time that will work enough to get them clean, but sometimes the tube brush is not stiff enough to get all of the stuff out of the inside. For instance, on the passenger side of the vehicle those we're not covered, so there's quite a bit of stuff inside those threads. Anyway, once we get the threads cleaned out on the one side, you take your hardware, thread it up in there, and you just want to make sure you can thread it in there by hand.On our passenger side, you can see how much stuff is up inside of those. So what I'm going to do is, I'm going to spray them just like I did on the other side, take my tube brush, and try to get out as much as I can here. For somebody's who doesn't do this kind of work all the time, you may not have a tap and die set. You can actually make your own tap to clean out your holes. You just want to make sure that the bolt is the same size bolt and same thread count. So what you're going to do with the bolt is you're going to cut a couple of grooves in it. You can use a Dremel tool with a cutting blade on it. Then we'll take this and we'll thread it up inside and it will clean our threads. You may have to run it up and down in there a couple of times to get it all cleaned out. Once it's cleaned out, you take one of your bolts from your hardware kit and you should be able to thread it in with your fingers.Next you're going to have one carriage bolt in your kit. It's going to look like this. You're going to have a spacer block and you're going to have a wire. It's a pull wire. It's going to have a spring end on it. On our driver's side, you have your two weld nuts, you're going to have an open hole. We're actually going to be pulling it through this hole. We're going to send our spacer block and our bolt right up through this hole and come out of this one. How we do that is, you take your pull wire, spring end, go through the hole you want to pull it out of. Go like that, spacer block first, push it up there, and we'll take our carriage bolt and thread it on. Lift it up in the hole and then pull it down like that. We'll go ahead and leave the wire attached for now.Next thing we're going to do is we're going to have four bolts that are going to go into the weld nuts that we cleaned out. They're going to look like this. You're going to have four chronic tooth washers. You want to make sure that the teeth are going to be facing the hitch. You want this flat part to be against the head of the bolt. Next we'll put our hitch in place. We're going to take the passenger side, we're going to guide it right up over the top of the exhaust like that. We're just going to let our exhaust hold it. Come over to our driver's side. We're going to take our pull wire, go on to the corresponding hole, which is going to be the very back hole on the driver's side, because remember we're going to have three over here. Then we'll go ahead and put in one of our bolts with our washers on it. That'll hold our hitch on that side. Now we'll go ahead and put one on our passenger side. That'll help hold our hitch up while we put our remaining hardware in.We'll remove our pull wire and we'll add a flange nut. Now if you'll notice, this moves it. Then you'll take your finger and put a pressure on the bolt or you can take a flathead screwdriver to push on it. Either way this'll help get this on a little bit easier. We'll take a 19 mm socket and tighten everything up. The last thing we need to do is to torque everything to specifications in the instructions. We're ready to go.That'll do it for the look at and installation On the etrailer.com Class III trailer hitch receiver, part number E98862 on our 2015 Honda Odyssey.
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (326 Customer Reviews)
This fully welded trailer hitch receiver bolts onto your vehicle's frame with no welding required. Matte black, powder coated steel is durable and corrosion resistant and creates a rugged look.Good rack, great price, poor fit out of the box . Exactly what we need on our minivan; we will use it for a bike rack 99% of the time. Construction looks great, hardware was perfect, shipping container was great. The big issue was fit. When put in place it was obviously short by about 3/8 of an inch, the holes would not line up. Took it off and I noticed the bends in the piece were not completed; they needed to be flatter where it joined against the frame. Given this arrive Friday evening, rather than return it I did the following to flatten it. 1) Take two pipe wrenches and clinch tightly on the flats where it attaches to frame. 2) Lift the hitch up so the wrenches are braced on the ground 3) Using the length of the hitch as a lever, complete the bend on the flat 4) Remove the pipe wrenches and repeat for the other side I was then able to complete installation as per the instructions. 785971
fit perfect... easiest install ever... done in less than 20 minutes 756200
Great product and deserving of 5 stars. A couple of notes on installation. It took me about an hour and half for the entire job including tow hitch and wiring harness. YouTube videos and the instructions make it seem very easy, and it is in fact very straightforward ......until you have issues with your car. For the tow hitch. I had trouble removing the driver side plastic guard and one of the threaded holes on the passenger side had some significant rust that required a tap. The wiring harness installation is really quite difficult with big hands. My 11 year old daughter saved the day both fishing the harness through the trim panel to the rear fuse box and then also reaching into the back rear corner to attach the grounding strap to the grounding bolt. All-in-all, absolutely worth the five star rating. Just be realistic with your time for installation and be prepared for issues with your car including having the right tools for contingencies. 567702
Steve - 09/22/2019Works well, looks sharp. Install was relatively painless. I do wish it extended further to the edge of our odyssey's bumper. But whether this is an issue depends on your attached equipment. So check the measurement specs carefully. Very helpful videos and tutorials here at etrailer, thanks a bunch. 536701
I've installed 4 hitches on different vehicles and this by date was the best fit and easiest install ever. After reading the instructions took no more than 20 mins and my van now has a hitch. Not to mention it got to me in 3 days after purchasing. Couldn't be more pleased 716734
great hitch, but third bolt on left side was impossible to put in, at least on my 2009 odyssey. treads on rest was perfect in Florida weather didn't need to extra thread it 657344
Mike L - 06/15/2019Order was delivered in timely manner and in appropriate packaging.I did the installation myself, with a few ordinary tools, following the directions. The fit was perfect, and everything went fluidly. Went back and tightened the bolts again a week later, before our long weekend road trip.Used it for a 5 hour roundtrip camping trip with a hitch-mounted 4-bike rack. The hitch and bike rack worked great, solidly.Would buy again and buy from etrailer.com again. 536808
The original hitch arrived packed loosely in plastic and was damaged with lots of scrapes and exposed metal. I contacted customer service and they sent a second hitch with no questions asked. The second hitch arrived well packed in a cardboard box with bracing inside. The hitch was is excellent condition.It took me a little under an hour to install the hitch myself from opening the box to putting away the tools. You can install the hitch without lowering the exhaust, but you have to be a little creative with the wrench angles. I was also able to reinstall the plastic fairing on the drivers side by trimming it back a bit to get around the hitch. There's a little reinforcing rib that is perfect to cut along.Overall I am pleased with the hitch (we'll see how it goes through a few winters though) and the ease of installation. While the condition of the first hitch was disappointing, I am happy with how the situation was handled. 536762
Installed the hitch tonight. I did need some extra tools to complete the job and went back and forth to the store until I had all of the right stuff: Fastener Remover tool Wire brush After that, it was a very easy install. The videos on the website were clear and concise, this was the reason that this website is so key!! This was a great purchase along with the trailer light kit, also an easy install with the great instructional video! 580685
Car was only 3 years old but threads in frame were already lousy. Was a struggle to get bolts in even with wrench. Cleaning with the brush didn't do much. Ended up getting a 12x1.25 thread tap and used it to clean/rehab all the threads. Night and day difference! After the tap I was able to hand-thread the bolts in effortlessly with just my fingers. After that, hitch was easy to install by myself without the car jacked up. Just prop up one end of the hitch with boards while you're bolting in the opposite side. 694874
Extremely well made product!! This quality at this price is a bargain. The install was effortless with the provided directions and bolt feed wire. Most hitches do not come with this contraption. If I ever need another hitch, I will only buy from ETrailer.com. 627873
Box was a bit damaged, no big deal... everything else was great. Firstly the customer service when you make the order! Amazing and perfect X10! Online vs calling? Calling expedites the shipment by one day. And the customer service people who answer the phone are very happy and pleasant type of people that answer questions like they know what they are talking about and with opinion. I installed the hitch and it took 20 or maybe 15 minutes... The video is almost exact. If I made the installation vid / I would fine-tune a couple of minor points. It is heavy and awkward to hold when beneath the van while threading the bolts...getting a friend to help is suggested for this reason and to have beers with after. A stubby Phillips is mandatory to take the panel off / no work around this? Get a stubby and a friend is what is missing from the vid. I recommend your company to every one including my granny.Thank you! 536791
This review pertains only to the hitch that I installed on my 2010 Honda Odyssey. The hitch was arrow straight, nothing twisted or offset in the welding. The bolt mated to the wire lead required to pull it through the frame perfectly and slid into place with ease. The hardware included everything that I needed. Installation was literally so easy that I did it with my 11 year old son. I can't fathom having paid the additional $80 that it would have cost for local purchase and installation as I was able to chase the threads and install the hitch in well under an hour. A few things to note: If your vehicle has been on the road for a few years, as mine has, you are very likely going to need to purchase a tap to clean the threads in the frame where the bolts mount. An M12 x 1.25 tap will run you 6 bucks on Amazon, plus a bit extra if you need a driver to go with it. The hitch is just as heavy as you think it will be. I used a floor jack to lift it into place, but if you don't have one you'll want a friend to help here. I only needed to remove the rear most exhaust hanger. The video will tell you to drop that plus the one in front of it, but in my case that wasn't necessary. 569707
As always, etrailer has come through with a great product. Installation was easy and the satin finish on the receiver looked great. The installation video on their website made it a whole lot easier. 595152
It fits Honda Odyssey 2012 just perfect. The installation is very easy if you follow my advice. DO NOT REMOVE THE EXHAUST!!!!!! You have enough room to slide the hitch trailer in without removing anything. I did remove it by instructions and it was impossible to put it back with the Trailer Hitch Receive mounted. I wasted 30 minutes trying to put everything back together. Etrailer should rewrite the instructions. Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with this product. 536792
I ordered the hitch receiver to attach a bike rack to our '08 Honda Odyssey. I got tired of the marks the bike tires and pedals left on the vehicle due to rubbing with our old rack.The hitch receiver was delivered very quickly and installation was simple. The installation videos posted on etrailer.com were helpful and accurate. The printed instrutions included with the product were clear and accurate to my vehicle. It took me about 35 minutes to get the hitch installed.The qaulity of the hitch receiver exceeds my current needs as I am only attaching a bike rack and not towing anything heavy, but it seems to be extremely well-constructed. The steel seems to be very heavy-duty and all of the welds look to be well-done. 536761
Great, straight forward installation. I debated between the 'hidden' version and the bar version. As far as I can tell from pictures, the OEM hitch is hidden in the center area, but the sides stick down similar to this style, so it's doesn't look that clean. There is a Draw Tite 76025 version that looks to be hidden on the sides as well which gives the cleanest look, but a lot more effort to remove the bumper, etc. This one isn't very noticeable, and hey, it's a mini-van - convenience is more important than looks. I don't believe the Draw Tite gets the hitch up any higher, looking at all the other videos, pictures, etc. So I opted for the etrailer version instead of the Curt, as the price was a bit better. I debated whether I should put the rear end up on floor jacks to give me a bit more room. Feeling lazy, I didn't, and probably should have just to give me a bit more working room. Couple notes that might help - Removing the drivers side underbody panel (that you can discard when finished or reinstall), there's a step where you unscrew a Phillips screw that is tucked in the wheel well. My minivan has the black plastic mudflaps, and even though there is a hole through them to access that screw, I removed the mudflaps - made it way easier to get to (and re-install - I chose to trim the plastic fitting and re-install). Also, on the passenger side, you can work around the exhaust pipe, but it's kind of in the way - I should have pulled it off the hangers (see the Curt hitch video) - would have saved a few curse words and socket extensions, etc. Don't forget the bristle brush to clean the weld nuts. Also, thread the bolts in once without the hitch in place, to make sure they'll go in smoothly. Overall, a pretty easy project to complete. One other plus - the fish-wire bolt installation is brilliant - it does go in as easy as the video shows, and works great. My only complaint is that I wish I had a hoist... :) Good luck! 647022
We have been considering a hitch receiver for some time, primarily for our hitch-mount bike rack. We have held off because of the $1,500+ dealer cost, which includes a transmission cooler that we do not need. After seeing the YouTube video showing installation of this receiver, I decided I would do it myself for a fraction of the cost. Ordering was easy, and delivery was quick. Installation took me about an hour from start to finish, a bit longer than the 6-minute YouTube video, and the video was a great help. It looks great, and I can't wait to use it. 581870
Heather A - 11/13/2018Easiest thing ever to install. This is my 3rd purchase of a trailer hitch from eTrailer (2004 Nissan Xterra, 2010 Honda Accord, 2007 Honda Odyssey). It probably took 20 minutes from start to finish. Holes line up perfectly, video was perfectly done to make sure I did what I was supposed to. There is no drilling required. Just spray some WD-40 in the holes, clean with a bristle-brush (I used an old baby bottle-cleaning brush - the small one) and screw them in. I found it was helpful to disconnect the rubber mount from the tailpipe. It doesn't move very much, but it's just enough to slide the mount in to place. If you're installing it alone, do yourself a favor and balance the other side on a bucket. You can try and be a "man", but you'll get tired pretty quickly while trying to hold a 50 lb hitch and screw in a bolt with one hand!Hitch is very low profile and SOLID. UPS beat the box up pretty badly, but it didn't damage the hitch at all. I would recommend etrailer.com to anyone and everyone. What at great line of products, and fast shipping! (NOTE: You need to have a torque wrench for any of these installations! Borrow one or buy one, but you NEED it) 536785
The product is fine but the instructions do not emphasize enough how seriously you may need to clean out the rusty threads under your vehicle in order to mount the hitch. Do yourself a favor and watch the video on cleaning out the threads. I’m pretty handy and it turned into a mess when one bolt broke off inside the vehicle and another nut broke loose from the chassis. Get a $3.00 battery terminal cleaner and some rust remover to prep the area before installing. Work the bolt in and out slowly WITHOUT trying to initially mount the hitch. Spend time under the vehicle just working on the rust without the hitch hanging down over you. I suggest spraying the area and let the chemicals work for a while. The primary goal when setting out on this project should be to get bolts to go smoothly into place. Finally, if you can’t get the bolts moving smoothly (by working them in and out) beware and don’t apply too much force. Stop and consider having a mechanic install the hitch for around $100. That might sound crazy, but a new set of bolts from etrailer is money and if one breaks off in your chassis you are in for hours of work and stress. It all worked out in the end but I learned a tough lesson and I hope this helps someone. 552026
So great! Easy install, worked perfectly and safely! I ended up borrowing a torque wrench from the auto parts store (usually free) and got the job done quickly and easily. 800998
I was initially concerned about the quality when I ordered this receiver as it is not a name brand item. However, when I received it, I found it to be very well made and just as good - if not better - than the big name brand receivers. Installation instructions were clear and concise and I had it installed in about 20 minutes. 800367
I received the three ordered items Tuesday of this week. This was per the notification I received from etrailer. Items arrived on schedule. A friend of mine and I put the trailer hitch mechanism, including wiring, on the car earlier today. It took a bit longer than the instructions said, about and hour for the mechanical assembly onto the car and then about another hour to complete the wiring. The wiring took a bit of time as it is was not obvious where some of the panel connectors are located nor how to remove a panels we are not familiar with. After about two hours the entire assembly was completed and tested successfully. This appears to be a quality assembly. I am pleased with the outcome. Thank you. 799319
Love my trailer hitch. Install was not hard on my 2013 Honda Odyssey. You do need another person to help, but only for 15 minutes. My wife was able to hold the other side in place while I installed the bolts. I would recommend this to a friend. 796195
My hitch was easy to install on my Honda Odyssey due to the video instruction from trailer. The matte black looks great. Took me less than 1 hour. The majority of use will be carrying bikes with an occasional trailer. 795603
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