Comparing Curt and Draw-Tite Trailer Hitches for a 2015 Honda Odyssey

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DT 75270 versus Curt C13068 Mounting Hardware I have been debating between the two subject hitches for my 2015 Honda Odyssey. I actually was about to purchase the Curt option, but started watching your installation videos and looking closely under the Odyssey at the threaded hole locations. The DT comes with 6 spacers Ive already read about and am OK with the Curt even though it lacks using the last 2 OEM holes in the front and 6 washers where the Curt just has 6 washers. Looking at the Odyssey frame, immediately next to where the hole locations are for bolting the hitch is two brackets coming down and are welded to the frame rails - very close proximity. The spacer plates with the DT option I think are allowing the hitch to be above the thickness of those brackets so it can clamp up flat. If either hitch were perfectly sized it might clear the brackets on the outer portion of the frame rail - but considering the manufacturing method of both - Im guessing it would be a decent chance either one will end up over the top of that bracket hence the spacer on the DT. Why isnt Curt also shipping their hitch with those spacers??? Ive read some of the reviews where customers are told to bolt the Curt hitch over that bracket...no way that is a good idea. Im guessin the washer is not thick enough and the washer hole too centered - likely the washer will get caught up on the edge of that bracket. I really like the Curt lower profile/more ground clearance and better overall appearance - however I trust the DT mounting and like the additional robust of the 6 bolt mounting matching OEM. Can you provide any additional explanation to the Curt mounting? Besides saying the Curt will just clamping and mash down the bracket material when torqued down - that seems very risky of bolts loosening over time. I need to order one of the two hitches from you and am struggling with this decision as you can see...thanks for any help you can provide -

asked by: Erik L

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Curt decided not to design hitch # C13068 to account for those welded on pieces you referenced in order to maximize the size of the side hitch brackets. As to why they chose to go with a 5 bolt design I can't say. The Draw-Tite hitch # 75270 sounds like it is what you would like more since it accounts for those welded on pieces and attaches in 6 places.

If it were me I would go with Draw-Tite hitch # 76025 for the 2015 Honda Odyssey because with it only the receiver is visible. Installation takes a little longer than the other options but it isn't any more difficult. I have linked a video showing an example installation for you.

If you plan on doing some towing I recommend etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, use the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

And for a trailer wiring harness you can use # 118521 to add a 4-Way flat connector to the rear of the vehicle. I have linked a video showing how it installs as well.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Phani D.

6/11/2020

How much a mechanic might charge for installing the Draw-Tite hitch # 75270 on 2015 Honda Odyssey. I will be using only to carry 4 bikes. Do I need any other accessories to install the hitch?

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Chris R.

6/15/2020

Unfortunately I can't really provide an estimate because it's all based on local shop rates. What I can tell you is that Draw-Tite gives a rough install time of around 80 minutes for part # 76025. You should be able to use this and the attached install instructions to get a pretty good estimate from the shop before you hand over your keys. All the necessary hardware is included.

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Answer 1

The guy you talked to is completely incorrect. I am not sure where he came up with that but the only time you have to reduce the capacity of a hitch is when you use a hitch extender. The EcoHitch part #306-X7332 when used with a bike rack like the…

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Answer 2

The Curt Class III trailer hitch #C13119 does have a 350-lb tongue weight (TW) rating as you noted, and that capacity must be enough for the weight of the bike rack itself plus that of your loaded bikes. A substantial 4-bike rack like the Hollywood…

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Answer 3

The comparison of the Curt Class III 2-Inch Hitch, part #C13119, and the Draw-Tite Class III 2-Inch Hitch, part #75742, for the 2013 Honda CRV is very similar. The tongue weight difference of 350 lbs for the Curt and 525 lbs for the Draw-Tite would…

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Answer 4

I checked the owners manuals for both the 2012 and 2013 Honda Odyssey. The maximum tongue weight for either year is going to be 350 pounds (10 percent of the max gross trailer weight capacity of 3,500 pounds).

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Answer 5

From the top of the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #75270, when installed on your 2007 Honda Odyssey, to the ground is going to be approximately 12-3/4". Adding on a 350lb wheelchair and 56lb carrier #FHG99ZR is definitely going to…

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Answer 6

The Curt trailer hitch balls are all made in China. Many trailer hitch receivers too are made outside the U.S. but Curt does manufacture their hitches stateside. The 2-5/16-inch hitch ball you referenced, Curt #C40030, has a 15K gross trailer weight…

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Answer 7

The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #C56378 did not have compatibility with a backup camera when the video was made. You can see in that video that it lacks the additional connection with the white wire that it now comes with. This was added…

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Answer 8

To install the etrailer Trailer Hitch #e98862 on your 2016 Honda Odyssey you will put the brackets of the hitch over the flanges you're talking about. Once you torque down the hardware the hitch will be secured to the frame of your vehicle and…

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Answer 9

In order to install the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #76025 on a 2014 Honda Odyssey you"ll need to trim the fascia in the center to allow the receiver tube opening to pass through and above the tail pipe. The reason you must…

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Answer 10

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…

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Answer 11

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Answer 12

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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