Group Buy for Trailer Hitch Package - Honda Pilot

PDJ · 11-18-2002, 12:09 PM

Anyone interested in a Group buy via Tim for the trailer hitch package kit? Kit includes trailer hitch, wiring harness, transmission and power steering coolers (hitch ball not included).

Regular Price $525. Less 10% discount would be $472.50

davisdog · 11-19-2002, 06:38 PM

yes...I would be

trainii · 11-20-2002, 09:15 AM

Count me in.....

gewf631 · 11-20-2002, 10:31 AM

Yep - Me Three!

Ed F
H-Blue

cincypilot · 11-20-2002, 09:18 PM

If you folks can't get enough players to get Tim's deal, handa-accessories.com has it for about $441 plus shipping. For me it was $44 for shipping, $485 total. Not as good as Tim's group buy price, though.

RedLex · 12-02-2002, 09:13 AM

I'm in - any chance we'll get 10?

gewf631 · 12-09-2002, 06:43 AM

Got to make a move on the hitch (just bought a boat this weekend). At last count, we've got 5 people interested in purchasing - any chance we'll get 5 more?

Now's your chance folks!

Ed F
Havasu Blue EX-L

PrG · 12-09-2002, 11:10 PM

Count me in ...

PrG

is95aus · 12-09-2002, 11:38 PM

Is this thing a DIY? I may eventually need the towing capabilities, but near term I would like to use it with a bike rack attached to the hitch. Might be overkill though...

PrG · 12-10-2002, 01:23 AM

http://www.etrailer.com/fitguide.htm

Your right, to do the whole package just for a bike rack is a bit much. Follow the link for great PILOT specific, economical, hitch solutions.

PrG

gewf631 · 12-10-2002, 07:28 AM

It's nice to see some other alternatives, but the price of the hitch itself isn't that much different from the price of the Honda hitch. That site lists the hitch for around $120, plus $20 shipping - if you add the receiver ($20) you're around $160. H and Accessories lists the hitch for $178 plus shipping.
Where the difference REALLY comes-in, is the inflated prices for Honda's trans and p/s coolers ($180 and $160 each). The etrailer site lists the wiring for $30 and the trans cooler for $50. Not knowing what an aftermarket p/s cooler costs, I can only guess that judging from the trans cooler, it would be in the $50 range. Those two alone save you over $200!

Thanks for the etrailer post!

Ed F
Havasu Blue EX-L

PrG · 12-10-2002, 01:53 PM

Yes ... but if you're just getting a hitch to put a bike rack on and not to tow than why go through the trouble with a trans fluid cooler and wiring?

PrG

davemac · 12-10-2002, 07:19 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by gewf631
Where the difference REALLY comes-in, is the inflated prices for Honda's trans and p/s coolers ($180 and $160 each). The etrailer site lists the wiring for $30 and the trans cooler for $50. Not knowing what an aftermarket p/s cooler costs, I can only guess that judging from the trans cooler, it would be in the $50 range. Those two alone save you over $200!

Thanks for the etrailer post!

Ed F
Havasu Blue EX-L

Whats even more annoying is that (not only are the "etrailer" coolers way cheaper) they are way more substantial than the Honda ones.

is95aus · 12-10-2002, 10:42 PM

Thanks for the link PRG...Which one is better, the Hidden Hitch or Max Frame? Are these as good/better than the one Honda offers? Finally, if I just get the hitch now for my current meager needs of hauling bikes around, can I add the PS coolers and wiring later (say in a few years)? Thanks again for all the help!

gewf631 · 12-11-2002, 11:11 AM

Here's a couple other options...

Hitches for Less
Hitch (Draw-Tite) is $110, wiring is $23, trans cooler is $40-$60, shipping to Chicago-area is $30

Hitches 4 Less
Hitch is (Hidden Hitch) $180 Odyssey wiring is $32, shipping is FREE

and for comparison, the etrailer site lists these prices...
$120 Draw-Tite
$100 Hidden Hitch
with shipping (to Chicago area) running about $20

My Internet search for brand-preference have come-up empty. Hopefully there's someone on this board with some experience. Personally, I'm leaning towards the Hidden Hitch, with the pricier trans cooler (they're listed as "High Performance", so they must be better ).

Ed F
Havasu Blue EX-L

11-18-2002, 12:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
PDJ Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: San Francisco Posts: 6 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Group Buy for Trailer Hitch Package Anyone interested in a Group buy via Tim for the trailer hitch package kit? Kit includes trailer hitch, wiring harness, transmission and power steering coolers (hitch ball not included). Regular Price $525. Less 10% discount would be $472.50

11-20-2002, 09:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
trainii Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 4 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Count me in..... __________________ 03 Honda Pilot EXL-RES Redrock Pearl #8249 Rear Splash Guard, Wheel locks, Cargo Tray. All season mats, Zaino, Vent Visors, Form Fit Deflector.

11-20-2002, 09:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
cincypilot Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 63 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Optional Source If you folks can't get enough players to get Tim's deal, handa-accessories.com has it for about $441 plus shipping. For me it was $44 for shipping, $485 total. Not as good as Tim's group buy price, though.

12-02-2002, 09:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
RedLex Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 71 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I'm in - any chance we'll get 10? __________________ 03 Redrock LX traded for 12 Black Cherry EX-L

12-09-2002, 06:43 AM	#7 (permalink)
gewf631 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 166 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Five more? Got to make a move on the hitch (just bought a boat this weekend). At last count, we've got 5 people interested in purchasing - any chance we'll get 5 more? Now's your chance folks! Ed F Havasu Blue EX-L

11-19-2002, 06:38 PM	#2 (permalink)
davisdog Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Saratoga, Ca Posts: 82 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yes...I would be

11-20-2002, 10:31 AM	#4 (permalink)
gewf631 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 166 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yep - Me Three! Ed F H-Blue

12-09-2002, 11:10 PM	#8 (permalink)
PrG Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,222 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Count me in ... PrG __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX-L Nighthawk Black Pearl #7369 2003 Harley Davidson Road King Classic (Gunmetal)

12-09-2002, 11:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
is95aus Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 26 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	DIY? Is this thing a DIY? I may eventually need the towing capabilities, but near term I would like to use it with a bike rack attached to the hitch. Might be overkill though...

12-10-2002, 01:23 AM	#10 (permalink)
PrG Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,222 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	http://www.etrailer.com/fitguide.htm Your right, to do the whole package just for a bike rack is a bit much. Follow the link for great PILOT specific, economical, hitch solutions. PrG __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX-L Nighthawk Black Pearl #7369 2003 Harley Davidson Road King Classic (Gunmetal)

12-10-2002, 07:28 AM	#11 (permalink)
gewf631 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 166 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's nice to see some other alternatives, but the price of the hitch itself isn't that much different from the price of the Honda hitch. That site lists the hitch for around $120, plus $20 shipping - if you add the receiver ($20) you're around $160. H and Accessories lists the hitch for $178 plus shipping. Where the difference REALLY comes-in, is the inflated prices for Honda's trans and p/s coolers ($180 and $160 each). The etrailer site lists the wiring for $30 and the trans cooler for $50. Not knowing what an aftermarket p/s cooler costs, I can only guess that judging from the trans cooler, it would be in the $50 range. Those two alone save you over $200! Thanks for the etrailer post! Ed F Havasu Blue EX-L

12-10-2002, 01:53 PM	#12 (permalink)
PrG Super Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Hawaii Posts: 1,222 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes ... but if you're just getting a hitch to put a bike rack on and not to tow than why go through the trouble with a trans fluid cooler and wiring? PrG __________________ 2003 Honda Pilot EX-L Nighthawk Black Pearl #7369 2003 Harley Davidson Road King Classic (Gunmetal)

12-10-2002, 10:42 PM	#14 (permalink)
is95aus Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Maryland Posts: 26 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Thanks for the link PRG...Which one is better, the Hidden Hitch or Max Frame? Are these as good/better than the one Honda offers? Finally, if I just get the hitch now for my current meager needs of hauling bikes around, can I add the PS coolers and wiring later (say in a few years)? Thanks again for all the help!

12-11-2002, 11:11 AM	#15 (permalink)
gewf631 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Chicago, NW Burbs Posts: 166 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Here's a couple other options... Hitches for Less Hitch (Draw-Tite) is $110, wiring is $23, trans cooler is $40-$60, shipping to Chicago-area is $30 Hitches 4 Less Hitch is (Hidden Hitch) $180 Odyssey wiring is $32, shipping is FREE and for comparison, the etrailer site lists these prices... $120 Draw-Tite $100 Hidden Hitch with shipping (to Chicago area) running about $20 My Internet search for brand-preference have come-up empty. Hopefully there's someone on this board with some experience. Personally, I'm leaning towards the Hidden Hitch, with the pricier trans cooler (they're listed as "High Performance", so they must be better ). Ed F Havasu Blue EX-L

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