Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2018 Honda Odyssey for Carrying Bike Rack

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Hi I wanted to buy a bike rack and trailer hitch for our 2018 Honda Odyssey, and Im a bit confused/overwhelmed. We need to carry four bikes two adults and two children bikes and we like the Thule Hitching Post Pro Item # TH934XTR. Im uncertain about what would be a good hitch to buy that we would then get installed by a mechanic, I guess?. I think weve narrowed it down to one of these three: Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4 Item # C12175 etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2 Item # e98855 Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2 Can you help me make the right choice here, and let me know if theres anything else we might need to also purchase? Clearly, I havent done this before, and I want to do it right. Thanks,

asked by: Vikas

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I'd be happy to help you pick out the best hitch for your 2018 Honda Odyssey to carry the Thule Hitching Post Pro Item # TH934XTR, which is a great bike rack by the way.

I'd highly recommend the Draw Tite part # 76170 as it's the most hidden option as it only has the hitch opening hanging below the rear bumper which also helps with ground clearance. The other hitches you mentioned aren't terrible options at all but with a lower vehicle like yours I'd know you'd be happier with the Draw Tite.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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The Draw-Tite item #DT73QR installs below the bumper. This hitch is perpetually backordered due to Draw-Tite being bought out so I have a way better option for a hitch for your 2023 Lexus RX 350. I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C29VV. This…

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I will be happy to help. Dirty/corroded weld nuts can be a pain but with enough elbow grease, wire brushes, and WD40 anything is possible. I have included a few links on hitch installation tips, cleaning weld nuts, and a video on cleaning weld nuts…

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With any 4-pole wiring setup the flat connector can be either routed outside the vehicle and permanently installed in a mounting bracket setup as with parts #18144 and #18136 or it can be left inside the vehicle so that it is not continuously exposed…

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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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According to Blue Ox, it'll take an experienced installer about 4 to 5 hours to complete the installation of their #BX1128 Base Plate Kit on a 2016 Jeep Grand Cherokee. The install isn't what I'd call super-difficult, but the installation…

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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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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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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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Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2018 Honda Odyssey for Carrying Bike Rack

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