Troubleshooting Bolts that Wont Thread into Vehicle Frame for Hitch Install

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2004 Honda odyssey. It say on instructions 18 mm wrench but I had to use a 19 mm wrench. I have 19 mm bolts that will not fit into the holes. Are they supposed to be 18mm bolts????

asked by: Lena H

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Expert Reply:

Before we determine that you have the wrong size install bolts you need to make sure that the bolts not fitting isn't due to the weld nuts of your vehicle being dirty/corroded and that is why they won't fit.

Typically on vehicles that have seen a few winters the weldnuts can be a bit dirty/corroded so bolts will not just thread right into them. Check out the links I attached that detail how to clean the weld nuts.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

We do sell replacement hardware as part #RHK. With this you would need to enter the part number of the hitch on that product page and we will ship you the correct hardware needed for the hitch.

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Answer 2

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #75270 that you have now is only a fit for a Honda Odyssey from 1999 - 2017. For a 2019 Honda Odyssey you will want to use the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C64NR. The Curt Trailer Hitch…

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Answer 3

The best hitch you can equip your 2016 Honda Odyssey with is the Draw-Tite Max-Frame, part #75270. I've linked to a video installation of this hitch on a 2016 Odyssey. It's a Class III hitch with a 2" receiver that has a maximum gross…

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The Draw-Tite Hitch #75270 that you are installing on your 2008 Honda Odyssey uses M12 X 1.25 X 35mm bolts and 1/4“ X 1-1/2“ X 2” spacer blocks and you can get replacement hardware for this at part #RHK. We do not have these parts available…

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Answer 5

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 6

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Hi David! There are quite a few hitches offered for your 2026 Honda Odyssey, so I definitely understand wanting to know the differences. There are basically three styles available for you and I have them broken out below: Exposed Crosstube: etrailer…

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Answer 8

Hey Jonathon thank you so much for all of that additional information! To haul your bikes behind your class C Sprinter motorhome, while flat towing your Mini, I recommend the Hollywood Racks RV Rider Bike Rack item #HLY64FR and the Roadmaster Dual…

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Answer 9

Hello Mark, Great question! Since your 2016 Honda Odyssey already has raised rails that run from front to back, you’ll want a roof rack that installs directly onto those rails. I don’t recommend a roof rack that requires drilling into the roof. It…

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Answer 10

Hey Ben! We do have a 7-way that will fit your 2017 Honda Odyssey. You will still need to pick up a 4-way, I recommend the Curt #C56378. Then you can upgrade it to a 7-way using the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller #ETBC7. This…

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For your 2016 Odyssey I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch part #76025. This is a Class lll hitch and it has a 2 inch receiver opening. The newer design of this hitch helps make this hitch one of the more concealed hitches on the market.…

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Answer 12

If you weren't able to get the 12M x 1.25 bolts for the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver #E98862 started even after applying WD40 and cleaning out the weld nuts with a wire brush #814092 on your 2007 Honda Odyssey the next step is to use the…

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