Will a Trailer Hitch Fit a 2008 Honda Pilot with a Full Sized Spare Tire

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Does this fit around a full size spare wheel that I have changed on my Honda Pilot 2008.

asked by: Don

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The full-size spare tire should not be a problem for Curt hitch # 13328 and the 2008 Honda Pilot. Customers have reported having plenty of space around the hitch for a spare larger than the donut and we haven't had complaints about the hitch not fitting. In some cases you may need to angle a full sized spare tire when raising or lowering it so that it clears the hitch but that is about it.

If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

And for a trailer wiring harness you can use # 118336 to add a 4-Way flat connector to the rear of the vehicle. I have included videos showing example installations of the hitch and wiring for you.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

I checked directly with Hopkins and part you mentioned does not fit the 2021 Subaru Crosstrek, it is for certain model year Forester and Outbacks. So long as your son's '21 Crosstrek is NOT the hybrid version, the correct wiring harness is…

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Answer 2

According to an online owner's manual for your 2018 Subaru Outback the 2.5L can tow a trailer up to 2,700 pounds as long as the trailer has brakes. If it doesn't have brakes then the Subaru maxes out at 1,000 pounds. Additionally, there's…

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Answer 3

It's pretty simple. A 4-bolt rail uses four 5/8 inch bolts ran through the floor of the truck bed into the frame brackets. The bolts run down through the center of the raised part of the rail, as shown in the photo I provided. A 10-bolt rail uses…

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Answer 4

So I'm guessing you got enough of the lock core drilled out to unlock it, is that correct? If so, you might be able to use the change key like #853-1251 to remove the core and replace it with a lock (and key) keyed to the remaining lock if…

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Answer 5

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C67JR has a towing capacity of 4,000 lbs and tongue weight capacity of 600 lbs, which does exceed the maximum capacity of your 2020 Subaru Outback. According to the owner's manual, 2.5 L models of 2020 Outback can…

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Answer 6

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 7

I do have a way you can carry 3 bikes on your 2008 Honda Pilot but you cannot use a trunk mount because the vehicle is unable to support the weight at the point where the carrier must be placed. What I recommend, and what will be the safest and most…

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Will a Trailer Hitch Fit a 2008 Honda Pilot with a Full Sized Spare Tire

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