Recommended Hitch for a 2023 Honda Odyssey

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What is the best hitch for a 2023 Honda Odyssey?

asked by: Ric

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The best hitch for your 2023 Honda Odyssey is going to be the etrailer Hitch item # e98855. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Honda with included hardware.

I really like the etrailer hitch because it has a matte black powder coat finish which offers superior rust protection and does a better job of blending in beneath your van. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a 3,500 lbs towing capacity, and a 525 lbs maximum tongue weight.

I have linked a couple of pictures below along with an installation video so you can see what this hitch looks like when installed.

If you are planning on towing you will also need a wiring harness item # 118781 and a ball mount kit item # C45534.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Etrailer Hitch e98855
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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

We have installed all three of those trailer hitches on a 2022 Honda Odyssey, and we found that two of them were tied for the best bumper clearance - 3 inches from hitch pin hole to edge of bumper (see photo below). Those two hitches are the Curt and…

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Answer 3

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 4

The main differences between the two 2 inch hitches that fit your 2019 Honda Odyssey is that the #e98855 is a bit easier to install whereas the #C64NR is much less visible since only the hitch opening hangs below the rear bumper which also greatly…

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Answer 5

What you could use to raise up the Flint Hill Goods Cargo Carrier part #FHG77ZR that you have is the Curt Multipurpose ball mount #D210 which will give you additional vertical height and would be rated for the weight of your scooter and the carrier.

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Answer 6

We do have the Malone 2" Dual Purpose Hitch Receiver #MPG544 which you can use to hold a Cargo Carrier up higher on your 2011 Honda Odyssey, but the downside is that you will lose 50% of the weight capacity of the hitch or your vehicle…

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Answer 7

I went out to the warehouse and took some measurements of the three hitches you mentioned for your 2019 Honda Odyssey and from what I find the #76170 hitch actually has about a 1/4 inch less ground clearance than the #C13370. The #76170 is actually a…

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Answer 8

Using a hitch extender is safe as long as you stay within the limits specified of 50 percent of the hitch and vehicle load capacity, and 350 lb tongue weight capacity of part #HE06. The other option to provide additional clearance from your spare…

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Answer 9

There are a few differences between the Draw-Tite #76170 and etrailer #e98855 for your 2021 Honda Odyssey. The first difference is that the #76170 has a maximum tongue weight capacity of 525 pounds and a gross towing weight capacity of 3,500 pounds.…

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Answer 10

I do agree that the Tekonsha Wiring harnesses are the way to go. They tend to be the longest lived of the harnesses we offer, but the #118753 and #118781 for your 2022 Honda Odyssey definitely make it a little confusing. However, I am here to…

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Answer 11

Hi Shay, The trailer hitch sits within the radius of the sensors so it will block their ability to sense your foot. No matter which hitch you choose the receiver tube will unfortunately interfere. Typically you just need to wave your foot on either…

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Answer 12

Hello Paul, thanks for reaching out. The hitch I recommend for your 2025 Honda Odyssey is the etrailer Class 3 Hitch #e98855. For a wiring harness I recommend the Curt #C56382. We have a few good installers in the Toledo OH area that can do the hitch…

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