What Hitch is Going to fit a 2009 Honda Accord Coupe for Towing a U-Haul?
Updated 07/03/2017 | Published 07/01/2017
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We are planning to pack one room of stuff including a mattress in a 5 x 8 U-Haul,tow it with a 2009 Honda Accord V6 Coupe and drive from Houston to Madison, WI. Which hitch and accessories do you recommend?
asked by: RRG
Expert Reply:
In order to safely tow with your 2009 Honda Accord, there are a number of parts you will need. The Curt hitch # C11085 is a class I hitch with a maximum gross trailer weight of 2,000 lbs and a maximum tongue weight of 200 lbs. However, according to the owner's manual, your maximum towing capacity is 1,000 lbs, which is the number you will need to abide by. I took a look at U-Haul 5 x 8 trailers and it seems that their empty weight is 900 lbs, leaving you with little room to haul cargo.
If you find a trailer that works for you, there are some other accessories you'll need, such as a drawbar, # C45521. To hold the drawbar in place, you'll need a pin and clip, # F-4. A hitch ball is also going to be necessary, and a 1-7/8" ball that fits with this drawbar is # A-80.
The last thing you will need is the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, # 118420, which is going to allow you to activate the U-Haul's brake lights and turn signals. I have added links to video reviews of these products which you may find helpful.
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