What do I need for towing?

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Hotboy

Discussion Starter · 4 mo ago

I don't believe that my 2014 EX-L has ever towed anything, even though it has the factory setup.

What do I need to tow something? I might want to tow a rental log splitter a short distance from the equipment company to my house, or maybe a utility trailer for trash, or maybe a small UHaul trailer if we move across the country.

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Hotboy

Discussion Starter · #4 · 4 mo ago

Thanks guys, but what does the trailer hang on? All I see at the back of the Pilot is a hole.

sparkydave said:
Practice backing up. Lots of practice.

Been there, done that. As a teen, I backed up my dad's 1975 Tuna Boat station wagon and utility trailer dozens of times while going to the dump....I got mad skillz already.

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Hotboy

Discussion Starter · #6 · 4 mo ago

Wickit said:
You could poke around etrailer for a bit to learn more. Trailer Hitch Ball Mounts (etrailer.com)

Thanks, but it looks like eTrailer doesn't carry a ball mount for a 2014. What about this set of parts?

Ball mount: 2012-2015 Honda Pilot Mount Hitch Ball 08L92-SZA-100A2 | BKHonda
Ball: 2006-2023 Honda Hitch Ball, 2" 08L92-S9V-100H | BKHonda
Wiring harness: Honda Pilot Hitch Harness | 08L91-SZA-100A | BK Honda OEM Parts | BKHonda

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Hotboy

Discussion Starter · #8 · 4 mo ago (Edited)

Wickit said:
There is some good info about selecting the correct rise/drop in the ball mount here How to Measure Hitch Drop & Select a Ball Mount (curtmfg.com)

Thanks for the great info!

Wickit said:
That seems like a lot of money for the wiring harness. Aftermarket options are fine, I would choose a big name.

I believe the one I posted is an OEM harness (has the OEM part number) at a discounted price. Other than OEM, what's a good brand to look at?

Wickit said:
U Haul could do all of this for you as well - setting you up for towing their trailers and providing equipment for other applications.

I'll give it a try again, but the last time I visited my local U-Haul a few years ago I got the impression that they were morons.

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