Trailer Hitch Installation, Honda Odyssey - etrailer.com

[deadpoetnj]

While this video is helpful it makes it look a lot easier than it is. You'll need plenty of WD40 sprayed onto the exhuast gasket. Don't be afraid to use force. Even after you remove the gasket the exhaust will pretty much stay in place, it won't drop. Once you remove the gasket pull the exhaust to the driver side, not the passenger side like it shows in this video. Pulling it towards the passenger side will move the exhuaust into your working area and make the job harder.

[eddie12208]

my washers have little points on one side that *could* grip the metal, i guess. is that what they are for? if so, i would guess the grippy side of the washers should point up, right?

[etrailertv]

@eddie12208 The teeth on the washer should bit into the mounting flange on the htich. When you compress the teeth, it puts tension on the bolt head to keep it from backing out. It's the same principle as a split lock washer, only it provides more even pressure.

[toyota7591]

you help me a lot. where can I buy a nice & cheap receiver?

[etrailertv]

@toyota7591 We sell this hitch on our site for the best price, and if you can find it cheaper elsewhere, we have a lowest price gaurantee, which ensure you get the lowest price out there. If you go to etrailers site and put in your Odyssey's year make and model, it will show you all the custom fit hitches available for your vehicle.

[koolzero007]

I can't tell if there is enough clearance to install this without lifting the vehicle, can anyone confirm whether they installed it with out jacking up the vehicle?

[etrailertv]

@koolzero007 They did lift the vehicle. Ideally, you should use two jacks for the rear of they Odyssey. I would not recommend trying to do it without jacking it up. It would be awfully tight. At minimum, you could jack up one side, get the hitch started, then the otherside.

[Erated78]

Amazing video guys.

I'm about to install a class III on my 06' Odyssey so this really helps me out. I'll follow all the tips regarding cleaning out the holes. What about the wiring harness? any tips on that?

[laeditor]

Okay. My bad. Forget my last question. Now I got it.

[laeditor]

Thanks for the video! Was that an OEM Honda hitch, and if not, what brand was it? Thanks.

[phaedis]

Bolts are M12 X 1.25 (metric) Ours was rusty enough (2001) that I had to use a tap.

[mtnvaman]

Will this work for a 2004 model?

[wscole95124]

What size are the bolts ?

[FreeAgain2]

A quick way to clean out the rust from the bolt holes is to use a tap. Using a sharp tap is almost automatic in cleaning out the treads and cuting a new channel for the bolt.