Trailer Hitch for Bike Rack Recommendation for 2017 Honda Accord

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I want to install a hitch for a bike rack on my 2017 Honda Accord, which would work best

asked by: Ric S

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The best hitch for carrying a bike rack on your 2017 Honda Accord is the part # C11496. This hitch also fits coupe and sedan models.

The reason it is the best is that it doesn't require a stabilizer strap like the Curt hitch for your vehicle does.

The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Thule Camber 2 part # TH9058. We asked our demo and install guys to name their favorite, most easy-to-use bike racks and this one showed up in nearly everyone's top three. Check out the review video I attached for more info.

If you plan on carrying any women's or alternative framed bikes without horizontal top tubes you may also be interested in purchasing a Kuat Bike Frame Adapter Bar # UB01 to provide a horizontal top tube on your bikes to provide an attachment point. I attached a review video for this product also. This will allow the bikes to be carried more level and will provide more ground clearance.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

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 2

Hey Claudia, I checked with Curt just now and confirmed that their hitch part #C64DR does fit all models of the 2026 Toyota Corolla Cross which includes the hybrid models so it would work great for you. We also had customers with similar hybrid…

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Hey Michael, congrats on the new SUV. The EcoHitch item #EH87CR does not require you to remove the rear bumper assembly when installing. It does require some slight fascia trimming though. You'll have to remove a 2-3/4” deep and 4-1/2” wide…

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Answer 4

Hey Kevin, yes the Fogatti InstaShower 9 with Black Door #FG25FR would be as simple of an install as what you mentioned. Each of the connections you mentioned would need to be made and you'd be set. The controller that comes with this would be…

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Answer 5

I recommend going with the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver #24899 for your 2017 Honda Accord. If you don't have a bike rack already then I highly recommend checking out the Kuat Beta #B202-114. I really like this rack because it's…

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For your 2014 Honda Accord, the only available trailer hitches that are confirmed to fit are all Class I hitches with 1-1/4 inch receiver openings. This is most likely because the Honda Accord does not have the tongue weight or towing capacity that a…

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The EcoHitch Stealth Trailer Hitch Receivers like part #306-X7261 are only offered with the 2" trailer hitch opening. That said, you can purchase a 1-1/4" trailer hitch opening separately using the EcoHitch Stealth Hitch 2" to…

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Answer 8

The EcoHitch you referenced only fits the Crosstour models of the 2010 Honda Accord. You'd have to go with a hitch like the Curt part #C11496 which fits the sedan and coupe models like what an EX-L model is. I attached an install video for this…

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Answer 9

I do have a solution for you. I was able to speak with my contact over at Thule who informed me that the 916XTR bike rack does not have just the replacement strap available. However, the Replacement Fat Tire Rear Wheel Holder & Strap #7521568001…

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Answer 10

Curt rates this hitch install as a 6-out-of-10 in difficulty level. For an experienced installer they indicate 45-minutes install time. For first-time hitch installers, plan on twice that to be safe. The linked instructions detail the process and…

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Hey Eric, yes the Kuat Piston Pro Bike Rack part #KU66ZR will fit the Curt hitch #C11681 that you have installed on your 2017 Honda Accord. This hitch was designed to fit the 1-1/4 inch hitch size like what you just installed so it would work great…

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Answer 12

Hey Roland, thanks for reaching out. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver C49RJ for the 2027 Chevy Bolt is still in the production/pre-order phase, so to be honest, we don't know what the exact towing capacity and tongue weight capacity will be .…

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