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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Expert Reply:

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

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 2

Hey Kp; they pretty much are identical as you observed. Aside from the price, the only real difference here is that Curt tends to add a thicker powder coat finish to their hitches. It is for that reason that I would choose the #C64NR over the #76170…

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Answer 3

For your 2020 Honda Odyssey the big difference between the two Draw Tite hitches you mentioned is that the #76171 has a visible crosstube and the #76170 does not. Having the crosstube out of plainsight makes the hitch look a little better and also…

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Answer 4

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 5

You will get signifcantly less clearance issues if you go with the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch item #306-X7372 over the etrailer Hitch item #e98855. I have attached some pictures below that will better show this but the main thing you are getting…

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Answer 6

I would be happy to! To add a hitch to your 2024 Honda Odyssey, I recommend the Curt item #C64NR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your van with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver that has a 3,500 lbs towing…

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Answer 7

Hello Greg, thanks for reaching out. We do have a trailer hitch for your 2019 Honda Odyssey, and for that I recommend the TowSmart Class 3 Hitch #TS73ZR. We do have installers in your area as well. If you want to stay in Springfield, I suggest you…

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