Question:
What hitch do you recommend for a 2011 Honda Odyssey? Need to pull a small sailboat, 120 lbs. Thanks
asked by: Colin U
Expert Reply:
The trailer hitch I recommend for lightweight towing on your 2011 Honda Odyssey is the Draw-Tite # 36417. A confirmed fit for your vehicle, it has a tongue weight capacity of 300 lbs and a trailer weight capacity of 3,500 lbs, which is more than enough for you to haul your sailboat. It also offers a simple bolt-on installation, so you can avoid drilling into your Odyssey.
The other Class II option available for your Odyssey is the Curt # C12031, though it requires the use of stabilizer strap # 18050, something you can avoid by using the Draw-Tite.
You may also be looking for a ball mount such as the the Draw-Tite # 36071, and hitch ball # 19256. Should you need wiring, the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, # 118521 is a confirmed fit for your Honda.
I have added a link to an install of the Draw-Tite on a 2011 Odyssey so you can see for yourself what the process entails.
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
Curt Cam Buckle Stabilizing Strap for Hitch-Mounted Accessories - 61" x 1" - Qty 1
1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 3/4" Diameter x 1-9/16" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
Drawbar for 1-1/4" Hitch - 2-5/8" Rise, 3-1/4" Drop - 7-3/16" Long - 3.5K
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class II - 1-1/4"
