Does Trailer Hitch Receiver For 2005 Honda Element Require Drilling
Updated 08/15/2023 | Published 08/13/2023
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I need to buy a class III hitch for my 2005 Honda Element. In the past on my other Elements, I was able to buy a draw-tite hitch #75659 that didnt require any drilling. Now I only see options available that require enlarging the holes in my frame, which Im not a big fan of doing. Is there some reason you no longer have a no drilling option for this vehicle? Was it inferior in some way to the options you have now? I prefer to keep my business with etrailer but Im not very enthused about the drilling etc. for the xisting options.
asked by: Daniel G
Expert Reply:
I don't blame you for not being enthused about drilling to mount a hitch on your 2005 Honda Element, though that will be necessary with both of the hitches we offer that fit, the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e78KR and Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13574.
To be honest, the reason why the Draw-Tite isn't offered anymore is because they were recently bought and issues have risen with product availability. Basically, only their most popular products are being made available right now and there's no telling if/when anything else will come back.
I do appreciate you wanting to keep your business here and hopefully that helped clarify. If you do decide to keep it here and end up going with either hitch (which are the same but for the glossy powder coat of the Curt vs. matte black of the etrailer), and want a wiring harness for your '05 Element the correct one is the Curt # C59236.
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