Availability Of Instructions And Install Video For Blue Ox Trailer Hitch Receiver BLU72UR

Question

Question:

I dont see a vide or instructions for this BlueOx hitch. Are they available?

asked by: Joe

0

Expert Reply:

Hello Joe, thanks for reaching out. I was able to track down the instruction manual for the Blue Ox Trailer Hitch Receiver # BLU72UR. I have included a few screenshots for you below. We do not have a video showing installation of this hitch since we haven't done one here at our shop yet, but we do have a video showing our etrailer # e98855 hitch which is also for the 2025 Odyssey and is very similar. I have linked the video for you below. Not the exact same hitch but should still give you a really good idea of the installation process. I hope this helps and let me know if there is anything else I can do.

expert reply by: Jesse M

0

BLU72UR Instructions 1
(click to enlarge)

BLU72UR Instructions 2
(click to enlarge)

BLU72UR Instructions 3
(click to enlarge)

BLU72UR Instructions 4
(click to enlarge)

BLU72UR Instructions 5
(click to enlarge)

Jesse M.

12/15/2025

Hey Joe, how did things go with the Blue Ox hitch after checking out the manual and the etrailer video? Your update could make it easier for the next person working on a similar install.

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…

view full answer...

Answer 2

Hey Warren, which cut outs specifically are you referring to? The trimming of the lower fascia panel to allow the hitch to fit? There's not really any way to do that nor would I understand what you'd hope to gain by that but I'm open…

view full answer...

Answer 3

Hey Ben! The Curt does have that restriction on the vertical bike racks so I recommend the TowSmart Trailer Hitch #TS82VR. This has a higher tongue weight capacity and will allow you to carry the VelociRAX. It would be a good idea to add the etrailer…

view full answer...

Answer 4

You can not Tim but I have a hitch that does work with vertical bike racks. For your 2026 Honda Odyssey, I recommend the Blue Ox Hitch item #BLU72UR. Blue Ox has approved their class III hitches to be used with vertical bike racks so long as you do…

view full answer...

Answer 5

The EcoHitch #306-X7372 and the Curt #C64NR both have identical weight capacities (3500 lbs towing/525 lbs tongue weight), would install in the same manner, would be visually very similar and the receiver tubes would sit at the same spot in relation…

view full answer...

Answer 6

For your 2020 Honda Odyssey the big difference between the two Draw Tite hitches you mentioned is that the #76171 has a visible crosstube and the #76170 does not. Having the crosstube out of plainsight makes the hitch look a little better and also…

view full answer...

Answer 7

The Malone Dual Purpose Hitch Receiver, part #MPG544 will work as a rise for your hitch. However, you'll reduce the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by 50%, dropping your total capacity from 525 pounds with the Curt Class III, part #C64NR down…

view full answer...

Answer 8

Hi Adeel, Pretty much any hitch you'd install would affect the liftgate sensors in some fashion and the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13370 would be no different. That being said, if you wave you foot on either side of the receiver tube…

view full answer...

Answer 9

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…

view full answer...

Answer 10

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…

view full answer...

Answer 11

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…

view full answer...

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…

view full answer...