Parts Needed to Tow Utility Trailer with 2010 Acura RDX
Question:
2010 Acura RDX needs hitch and ball to tow 5foot x 8foot u-haul trailer, system must be able to handle 2000lb load per U-haul. Looks like I need a Class 2 hitch with 2inch ball. also need electrical for trailer lights. What do you suggest? Thanks!
asked by: Susan S
Helpful Expert Reply:
We have just what you need, but there is not a Class II hitch for your 2010 Acura RDX; instead there are Class III hitches with 2" receivers that are rated higher than a Class II, so they're well suited for your needs. I recommend using the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # 75784 which installs without any drilling required and will have a little bit better ground clearance than the Curt # C13154 that is also a confirmed fit for your RDX.
For the wiring, I recommend using the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118500 because of the reliability of the converter boxes on Tekonsha harnesses. This is a plug and play installation, so it'll be easy to install and will allow you to power a trailer without brakes, which is typical of a smaller U-haul trailer that you've mentioned.
You'll also need a ball mount, hitch ball, hitch pin and clip; you can get a complete kit like the # EBMK4 that comes with all of those parts and a handy carrying bag. I've linked a helpful article that explains how to measure to determine if you need a rise or drop ball mount to tow this trailer level, as well as our entire selection of ball mount kits if you need something with a bit different rise or drop.
I've also linked some review and installation videos of these parts for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 4000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 400 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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etrailer 2-3/4" Rise or 4" Drop Ball Mount Kit - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 6000 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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