OEM trailer hitch
#3
I would greatly appreciate that. Not at all. I am looking to see how much it sticks out (side view) and how noticable it is from the back. I'm thinking the OEM hitch will look better than an aftermarket one. What are your thoughts on this?
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#6
sculldog...Are you using photobucket? I find its the best site for loading pics here.
#7
I would love to see those pics. I am on the fence of getting this accessory
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#8
Will look to post, mostly no time.
Mine was dealer installed, very neat, unobrusive if nothing is in it, very handy obviously when in use. Seems like somewhat a no brainer since while you won't maybe use it daily, it's great when you need it...and this is an SUV/CUV..so utility is the name of the game and the hitch allows this... I'm looking to pick up the cargo tray that uses a 1 1/4 receiver, no immediate needs, but handy for Home Depot runs, trips, etc.
I also got the harness and all, and with the dealer install, get the warranty as well, as many on the site have noted. Using a step hitch now with an LED light, so the harness is handy.
Will look to photobucket the pics tonight and post.
Mine was dealer installed, very neat, unobrusive if nothing is in it, very handy obviously when in use. Seems like somewhat a no brainer since while you won't maybe use it daily, it's great when you need it...and this is an SUV/CUV..so utility is the name of the game and the hitch allows this... I'm looking to pick up the cargo tray that uses a 1 1/4 receiver, no immediate needs, but handy for Home Depot runs, trips, etc.
I also got the harness and all, and with the dealer install, get the warranty as well, as many on the site have noted. Using a step hitch now with an LED light, so the harness is handy.
Will look to photobucket the pics tonight and post.
#9
I have a 2013 RDX and purchased the Draw-Tite from Etrailer.com. Cost was about $165 with a savings coupon and it took about 15 minutes to install. Bolts to the frame in four spots. The nice thing is the only part that shows is the 2" receiver. All cross bars, mounts, etc. are behind the rear facia and do not show. It has a 4000 lb rating and a 2" receiver which I use for my Thule bike rack. I donb't tow a trailer so no need for the factoy wire harness, and I thought the cost of the Acura hitch with install was a bit excessive.
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rdxm (08-31-2012)
#10
I have a 2013 RDX and purchased the Draw-Tite from Etrailer.com. Cost was about $165 with a savings coupon and it took about 15 minutes to install. Bolts to the frame in four spots. The nice thing is the only part that shows is the 2" receiver. All cross bars, mounts, etc. are behind the rear facia and do not show. It has a 4000 lb rating and a 2" receiver which I use for my Thule bike rack. I donb't tow a trailer so no need for the factoy wire harness, and I thought the cost of the Acura hitch with install was a bit excessive.
Do you mind to post some pictures with the hitch .?
Thank you
#11
I took 3 good photos of the etralier I have on my 2013. Back view, close up and under the vehicle. I can't figure out how to upload the jpg? I'm on a mac and tried to drag and drop but NG??
#13
Regarding Hitch Photos I attached
This is the etrailer Draw-Tite hitch I posted about earlier. 2" receiver, about a 15 minute install and if you watch the video at Etrailer of a 2012 RDX its the same deal basically. I've been using it this week with my Thule rack and it's sturdy. The Thule folds down at the base to raise the rear gate. No worries.
#15
no need to remove anything on the draw-tite
Go to etraile.com and pick the 2013 RDX. This will lead you to the part. Scroll down and there is a video of installing on a 2012 RDX which really shows the entire process. It's exaactly the same part and fit on the 2013. I would recommend pre threading the "black rear bolts" into the factory nuts to see the angle and make it easier to start them when you lift the hitch into place. You just need a second person to slightly pull the lower facia rearward to give you room to start the bolts. No worries and a very professional fit with a 4000# rating and powder coated paint job. My 3rd draw-tite on Honda products and this one is the best fit, and looks so far. Get the draw-tite, not the curt, because it has the 2 step painting process and I never had rust on any draw-tite over the years.
#17
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I had to double check this on etrailer.com to confirm and they do in fact list a 4000 pound rating. I don't know whether OEM is horribly under-rating themselves (1500 pounds) for warranty purposes but that's a 267% difference!
#18
It's 4000#
Its on the hitch sticker from Drawtite. You will notice on the photos I posted I have no wiring harness. I use this strictly for my Thule Parkway bike carrier. It's exactly what I needed because the bike rack was used on my Honda Accord and will fit the 2" or 1.25" receiver. The Thule folds down at the top and at the base so you can open the hatch and not hit anything. I've been using this for the bikes since last week and it's exactly as I expected. Why a 4000# hitch is on a vehicle rated for 1500# is anyones guess, but my concern was fit, finish and meeting my needs for my bikes, all of which it does perfectly for me.
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Go to etraile.com and pick the 2013 RDX. This will lead you to the part. Scroll down and there is a video of installing on a 2012 RDX which really shows the entire process. It's exaactly the same part and fit on the 2013. I would recommend pre threading the "black rear bolts" into the factory nuts to see the angle and make it easier to start them when you lift the hitch into place. You just need a second person to slightly pull the lower facia rearward to give you room to start the bolts. No worries and a very professional fit with a 4000# rating and powder coated paint job. My 3rd draw-tite on Honda products and this one is the best fit, and looks so far. Get the draw-tite, not the curt, because it has the 2 step painting process and I never had rust on any draw-tite over the years.
The Draw-Tite is not in stock and the Hidden Hitch is in stock. I talked to the customer service rep and she told me there was ABSOLUTELY no difference in the hitches. Made from the same company.
I need a hitch soon and want the install to go smoothly. Will the Hidden Hitch install OK?
#20
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I asked about this too and the hitch is rated for 4000 lbs not the vehicle. The RDX has a 1500 lb rating itself.
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BlackDogRDX (09-04-2012)
#21
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Thanks for clearing that up. It doesn't really make any sense that a hitch would have a higher rating than the vehicle it's mounted to - but at least we know.
Why the RDX is only 1500 is another story.
Why the RDX is only 1500 is another story.
#22
If you need it now- go with in stock
I thought the only difference was in the 2 step paint process and powder coating of the draw-tite over the hidden hitch. Fit, mounting, all the other stuff should be the same so if you need it, save the money and order what they recommend. I've purchased 4 hitches from them and always spot on with the fit, finish and quality shipping. They were recommended to me by a friend years ago who also ordered hitches and harnesses from them.
#23
There is no Curt trailer hitch for the 2013 Acura RDX. There is only the Hidden Hitch & Draw-Tite.
The Draw-Tite is not in stock and the Hidden Hitch is in stock. I talked to the customer service rep and she told me there was ABSOLUTELY no difference in the hitches. Made from the same company.
I need a hitch soon and want the install to go smoothly. Will the Hidden Hitch install OK?
The Draw-Tite is not in stock and the Hidden Hitch is in stock. I talked to the customer service rep and she told me there was ABSOLUTELY no difference in the hitches. Made from the same company.
I need a hitch soon and want the install to go smoothly. Will the Hidden Hitch install OK?
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#24
If the picture on the etrailer website is accurate for Hidden Hitch, the Hidden has 2 bolts on each side for the frame, and the OEM hitch has three.
http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitc...eid=2013303873
http://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Hitc...eid=2013303873
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#25
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Go to etraile.com and pick the 2013 RDX. This will lead you to the part. Scroll down and there is a video of installing on a 2012 RDX which really shows the entire process. It's exaactly the same part and fit on the 2013. I would recommend pre threading the "black rear bolts" into the factory nuts to see the angle and make it easier to start them when you lift the hitch into place. You just need a second person to slightly pull the lower facia rearward to give you room to start the bolts. No worries and a very professional fit with a 4000# rating and powder coated paint job. My 3rd draw-tite on Honda products and this one is the best fit, and looks so far. Get the draw-tite, not the curt, because it has the 2 step painting process and I never had rust on any draw-tite over the years.
#26
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Good to hear that the aftermarket trailer hitch from etrailer.com looks good on the RDX. If the RDX purchase works out for me (it's the most likely candidate right now), that's probably one of the first things I'll put on. And I won't have to worry about having the option from the dealer.
I bought a trailer hitch for my 2007 Accord Coupe back a year or so back and was having a hard time lowering the exhaust to install it. I had to have the dealer do it. They charged $140 but hey, at least I tried on my own first. Hopefully this time around I can do it on my own easier.
I bought a trailer hitch for my 2007 Accord Coupe back a year or so back and was having a hard time lowering the exhaust to install it. I had to have the dealer do it. They charged $140 but hey, at least I tried on my own first. Hopefully this time around I can do it on my own easier.
#28
I ordered the draw tite hitch that was recommended from eTrailer. Arrived in 3 days and was very pleased with their service.
Hitch installation was fairly easy. You will need to pull the bumper bracket out a bit as it is a tight fit. Not difficult, but just enough of a PITA trying to get the bolts aligned. Looks good.
The electrical wiring harness wasn't difficult once I identified the correct plug to insert t into. It is a blue plug, slightly hidden behind the trim, more toward the front of the vehicle.
Overall difficulty was a 3, but perhaps a 6 on the PITA factor. Took me about an hour, which consisted of 15 mins of work, and 45 mins of screwing around trying to figure things out.
Hitch installation was fairly easy. You will need to pull the bumper bracket out a bit as it is a tight fit. Not difficult, but just enough of a PITA trying to get the bolts aligned. Looks good.
The electrical wiring harness wasn't difficult once I identified the correct plug to insert t into. It is a blue plug, slightly hidden behind the trim, more toward the front of the vehicle.
Overall difficulty was a 3, but perhaps a 6 on the PITA factor. Took me about an hour, which consisted of 15 mins of work, and 45 mins of screwing around trying to figure things out.
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TranPlanner (11-24-2012)
#29
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Its on the hitch sticker from Drawtite. You will notice on the photos I posted I have no wiring harness. I use this strictly for my Thule Parkway bike carrier. It's exactly what I needed because the bike rack was used on my Honda Accord and will fit the 2" or 1.25" receiver. The Thule folds down at the top and at the base so you can open the hatch and not hit anything. I've been using this for the bikes since last week and it's exactly as I expected. Why a 4000# hitch is on a vehicle rated for 1500# is anyones guess, but my concern was fit, finish and meeting my needs for my bikes, all of which it does perfectly for me.
The reason I'm interested in the one you have is because you mentioned the swapping with your Accord. On our '07 accord coupe we already have a trailer hitch installed ( the 24787 Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" for which I had paid $125.95 + $15.86 shipping = $141.81 ). Once I install a hitch on the 2013 RDX, I was hoping to use the same bike rack with both cars.
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Do you have a link to the Thule Parkway Bike Rack you bought and is there any other one you know of to consider?
The reason I'm interested in the one you have is because you mentioned the swapping with your Accord. On our '07 accord coupe we already have a trailer hitch installed ( the 24787 Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" for which I had paid $125.95 + $15.86 shipping = $141.81 ). Once I install a hitch on the 2013 RDX, I was hoping to use the same bike rack with both cars.
The reason I'm interested in the one you have is because you mentioned the swapping with your Accord. On our '07 accord coupe we already have a trailer hitch installed ( the 24787 Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class I - 1-1/4" for which I had paid $125.95 + $15.86 shipping = $141.81 ). Once I install a hitch on the 2013 RDX, I was hoping to use the same bike rack with both cars.
njdman
Sure- no problem:
I have a 5 year old Thule Parkway 4 bike hitch which I had on the Accord. The nice part is it folds at the top and at the base. The other feature needed is you can convert it from a 1 1/4" mount to a 2" mount. On the Accord it was a 1.25 receiver, but the Acura is 2" so I was able to use it on the new vehicle.....Anyway, I hope this answers your questions. I'd buy the draw tite and Thule again...
Sure- no problem:
I have a 5 year old Thule Parkway 4 bike hitch which I had on the Accord. The nice part is it folds at the top and at the base. The other feature needed is you can convert it from a 1 1/4" mount to a 2" mount. On the Accord it was a 1.25 receiver, but the Acura is 2" so I was able to use it on the new vehicle.....Anyway, I hope this answers your questions. I'd buy the draw tite and Thule again...
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http://www.etrailer.com/partlist.aspx?ref=48554WE
I'm only getting the hitch for now because I only need to put a bike rack on it. I'll be putting on my Yakima FlipSide 4-Bike Hitch Mount Rack (w/ 1.25 and 2-Inch Receiver) bike rack. I use this on my / '07 Accord.
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