Parts Needed to Tow with a 2015 Honda Accord EX V6

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Hello All, I would like to purchase a premium trailer hitch set up for my 2015 Honda Accord V6 sedan. Highest class rated hitch, wiring, everything needed. I think the car is rated for 1000 lbs towing max. I have purchased from you before for a 2000 Honda Accord EX V6 and been using Thule roof racks, goal post mounted in hitch for transporting a canoe and bicycles. I have been very pleased with this set up. Please forward any detailed info/photos for doing the same high end set up for this newer 2015 Accord V6. Thanks,

asked by: Daniel H

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Out of the available trailer hitches for your 2015 Honda Accord I recommend going with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C11681 over the Curt item # C11496. They are both identical in Class and weight ratings and come with a 1-1/4" receiver. Please note that Class I trailer hitches are only rated to carry up to 2 bikes.

The Curt warranty requires a Stabilizer Strap # 18050 for all non-supported loads, like the Yakima HoldUp # Y02443, but it doesn't have the weld stop inside the receiver (see attached photo) which prohibits the use of some accessories. I have attached installation videos for both trailer hitches for you to check out.

You are correct that the max weight your Accord can tow is 1,000 lbs. Since the owner's manual (on page 421) states that the tongue weight of your trailer needs to be 10% of the loaded weight of the trailer, that means the max tongue weight they advise is 100 lbs which is pretty limiting.

I recommend going with a Tekonsha wiring harness as we have found their wiring products to be the most reliable. If you have LED taillights then you want part # C56173 but if you don't have LED taillights you want part # 118596 instead. Installation videos have been linked for both of these options as well.

We recommend using the Curt Class II Drawbar # C45521 with either the 1-7/8" hitch ball # A-80 or the 2" hitch ball # A-82. You need a hitch pin and clip # F-4 to secure the ball mount to your trailer hitch.

Since the goalpost style accessories can only fit a 2" hitch you won't be able to carry your canoe with one. We do have some roof rack and roof canoe carriers that will work. If you want to go that route just let me know.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

You are correct that your 2016 Honda Accord Touring Sedan can be fitted only with a light-duty 1-1/4-inch Class I hitch, such as Curt #C11496 or Curt #C11681. Both hitches require the use of a support strap #18050. Class I hitches have to be used…

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The Malone MicroSport Trailer #MPG460G does have the 1.98 inch inner diameter hub. I confirmed this with the manufacturer. To add bearing buddies, you simply need the #BB1980A for chrome or #BB1980A-SS for stainless steel. You will not need to…

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Yeah, I can see that getting pretty obnoxious. I believe you are correct about the 4 Flat plug getting wet as the lights that come included with the CE Smith #CE48870 are fully submersible and all the connections are water proof. So with that said,…

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Hi Philip; if you have a coupe or sedan the only option is a Class I hitch like the #C11085. Nobody makes a Class II hitch for this vehicle. If you're wanting to use this for a bike rack it will need to be a Class I compatible rack like the…

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I took a look online and the 2011 Honda Accord has a maximum towing capacity of 1,000 lbs so the capacity of all the available hitches would be well over what the vehicles can handle. This is common practice amongst hitch manufacturer's and why…

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Both hitches are a confirmed fit for your Accord. The only difference between the two hitches you mentioned, the #C11085 and the #C11496 is that the #C11085 fits against the underside of the vehicle more cleanly. It wraps around the spare tire well,…

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The Malone EcoLight Sport Trailers like item #MAL43FR have 8" tires with a 5 on 4-1/2 lug pattern. The Kenda 205/65-10 Bias Trailer Tire with 10" Galvanized Wheel item #AM3H490 would work as a replacement but you will most likely have to…

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The Curt Hitch part #C11681 that you referenced would be the correct hitch for your 2015 Honda Accord 2-door or 4-door. For a ball mount you would want part #C45521. 1-7/8 inch ball part #A-80. 2 inch ball part #A-82.

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For your 2017 Honda Accord, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C11681 would give you the greatest extension. When we installed this hitch on a 2015 Honda Accord we found that the distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the outer edge of…

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Answer 10

I've attached a picture of each hitch installed just so you can see them. There's not a lot of difference. When we installed them both on a 2014 Honda Accord they both measure 11-1/4 inches from the ground to the inside of the receiver…

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One of the best trailer hitch options available for your 2014 Honda Accord is our Curt Class I Round Tube Receiver Hitch part #C11681. This product features a sturdy steel square tubing design and has a maximum tongue weight rating of 200 lbs. It…

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From the center of the pin hole of the part #HT5R to the back of the upper hitch opening tube measures 3-1/2 inches. You would need to have less than 3-1/2 inches from the pin hole on your hitch out to the furthest point out on the rear bumper. When…

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