Hitch Option For 2012 Acura MDX With Full Size Spare Tire

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I have a 2012 Acura MDX with a full spare tire. What receiver hitch do you recommend I purchase?

asked by: Michael H

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There are two hitch options for your vehicle. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Part # 13354, and the Draw-Tite Max Part # 75614. I have contacted technical departments from both manufacturers to see which option will work with your 2012 Acura MDX with a full size spare. Curt stated that their hitch does NOT fit with a full size spare. Draw-Tite states that their hitch is only confirmed to fit with T165/80/D17 size spare tire. If your spare tire exceeds that size, both hitches can still mount to the vehicle, but you would need to remove and store the spare tire in the cargo area.

I have attached review and installation videos of each hitch.

expert reply by: Andrew J

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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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Answer 2

Essentially the Wobble Roller Retainer pin part #CE10981 is a cotter pin. I would recommend using this though as it was designed to fit under a wobble roller. A cotter pin might interfere depending on it's size.

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Answer 3

Essentially the two hitches you referenced are the same design hitch made by two different manufacturers. The Curt part #13354 and the Draw Tite #75614 are both confirmed fits for your 2011 Acura MDX and would work well. The advantage the Curt has is…

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I did some research and you are correct that the maximum towing capacity for your 2008 Acura MDX is 5000 lbs. The hitches we offer for your vehicle are all Class lll hitches and rated for towing weight capacity of 4000 lbs with a tongue weight…

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Answer 5

You have found some great choices yourself. The Draw-Tite #75614 is the perfect hitch for your 2012 Acura MDX. It is custom fit and requires no drilling. It will not allow you to carry a full size spare tire if you do have one. The Vehicle Wiring…

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Answer 6

I will be happy to clear up the confusion for you. The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver item #C22HR you referenced and the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver item #DT42MR will only accommodate the 18" spare on your 2022 Acura MDX. These are…

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Answer 7

None of the hitches we offer for the 2018 Acura MDX would allow a full sized spare to be stowed under the vehicle with the hitch installed. Your best bet would be to go with the compact spare, and if you get a flat while towing install the compact…

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Answer 8

All three hitches available for your 2008 MDX install in the same manner and have the same weight capacity. The three hitches are comparable in quality, so you will not sacrifice any durability or functionality by going with the less-expensive Curt…

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Answer 9

The size bolts that come with the hitch part #13354 are M14 - 1.5 x 35 HEX and M14 - 1.5 x 40 HEX. That means the tap size you would need is M14 - 1.5. I also attached a help article that covers how to clean weld nuts for when installing a hitch like…

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Answer 10

The Thule Hitching Post Pro Folding/Tilting 4 Bike Rack #TH934XTR that you referenced easily slips into any 1-1/4-inch or 2-inch hitch receiver. No professional assistance is needed. The Class III hitches offered for your Acura are the…

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Answer 11

You'll need to adjust the bunks on the Malone LowBed MicroSport Trailer #MAL25FR some to account for the shape of the pontoons but yes, this trailer will have no issues working with your Blue Sky Boatworks 360 Pro fishing kayak!

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Answer 12

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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