Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2018 Honda Odyssey with Hands-Free Liftgate Feature

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are there any hitches that will not interfere with the hands free lift gate for a 2018 Odyssey. I am looking to get a hitch and bike attachment but dont want to lose the ability to swipe my foot under bumper to open the hatch. Thank you.

asked by: David C

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For your 2018 Honda Odyssey, I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98855. This Class III trailer hitch is confirmed to fit your vehicle and will provide a 2-inch receiver opening that will work great for hitch-mounted accessories such as bike racks.

After installing the trailer hitch, you will still be able to operate the Hands-Free Liftgate feature on your Odyssey. You will simply need to move your foot away from the center of where the hitch receiver opening is located to activate the sensors. Moving your foot to either side of the hitch receiver will activate the Liftgate without issue. We have confirmed this with Draw-Tite. I have included the installation details for you to check out.

If you do not yet have a bike rack, I recommend looking at the Yakima RidgeBack # Y02458. This is a great hanging-style rack that will transport up to 4 bikes with a total weight of 150 pounds. It features a control lever that lets you to tilt the rack forward for easy rear cargo access and also fold down for storage when not in use. A hitch lock is included to secure the rack to your vehicle and I recommend adding the Cable Lock # Y02466 to secure the bikes to the rack.

I have attached a video demonstration on this carrier for you to check out along with a link that will take you to our available selection of hitch-mounted bike racks.

expert reply by: Chris R

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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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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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In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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The main difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C13416 and the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part #EH97FR is that the EcoHitch has a completely hidden cross tube whereas the Curt cross tube will be visible from the rear of…

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It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

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Hey Adrian! The higher capacity for the B&W #BW47BR and Curt #C77MJ comes from the construction. The B&W hitch weighs 45 lbs and then the Curt and Trailer Mate #TMT54FR both weigh 32 lbs. The Trailer Mate does sit just a tad higher compared…

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That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Hi Stephen; it is the hitch and not the wiring that causes interference with the hands free liftgate. You will still be able to use this feature with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C64NR. Even if there is some interference, you won't loose the…

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Answer 10

Hey Ricardo! Yes, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C82RJ is the hitch Curt is working on for the new 2027 Telluride. This is a pre-order since Curt hasn't finished the design. It does not include wiring. The wiring harness for the 2027 is also up…

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Hi Mike! Do you want a completely hidden hitch or one where only the receiver is visible? The Curt #C64NR you looked at has a concealed cross tube so you will only see the receiver hanging down at the rear. The Hidden Hitch by Draw-Tite #DT76GR will…

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Though the Curt # C13409 and Draw-Tite #76271 are nearly identical to each other, there are a few subtle differences. First being where they sit once installed. The will both have the exact same height of 14-1/2 inches, but the Draw-Tite #76271 will…

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