Need to buy a hitch for my 08 MDX - Acura Forum

buskeyl · 04-03-08, 11:57 PM

Anyone out there have experience with an aftermarket hitch for an 07 or 08 MDX? There no way I am giving Acura $500+ for a hitch.

I am thinking this one may be good:

Valley Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver - Acura MDX V82111 : Trailer hitch bike rack and trailer hitches - etrailer.com

Any comments?

sachina · 04-06-08, 02:11 PM

I installed a hitch I purchased from ebay on my '03 and it works fine. I am not sure about the maker but I would rely on positive feedbacks on an ebay seller. I saved about $350, not including labor which I did on my own. Be smart with your money.

duckmallard · 04-16-08, 03:24 PM

Most of the hitches are made by Hidden Hitch or Draw Tight. I have been told by the Hitch Shop that one owns the other.

they seemed to have the tightest clearance of any of the choices.

My advice: find pictures of them installed, or better yet have a look at an actual installation. I saw an MDX that had one, and it looked awful. it dropped down below the bumper, and was very evident.

the Acura hitch was more money, but includes a new bumper facia that is cut out to match it, and it looks significantly better although it still drops down and is visible.

also, with a Non Acura hitch, you may require a weight distribution system if you go over 3500 lbs.

acura hitch kit is just under $800 from their website, available at hondacuraworld .com for under $600. be careful that it includes the wiring as well.

also, not all of the aftermarket hitches will work with the full size spare.

doug

04-03-08, 11:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
buskeyl Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1	Need to buy a hitch for my 08 MDX Anyone out there have experience with an aftermarket hitch for an 07 or 08 MDX? There no way I am giving Acura $500+ for a hitch. I am thinking this one may be good: Valley Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver - Acura MDX V82111 : Trailer hitch bike rack and trailer hitches - etrailer.com Any comments?

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04-06-08, 02:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
sachina Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2 Car 1: '06 BMW 530i Car 2: '03 Acura MDX Car 3: '99 bmw 323I	I installed a hitch I purchased from ebay on my '03 and it works fine. I am not sure about the maker but I would rely on positive feedbacks on an ebay seller. I saved about $350, not including labor which I did on my own. Be smart with your money.

04-16-08, 03:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
duckmallard Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8 Car 1: Acura MDX '07 Car 2: Audi A4 Avante 2.0t Avant Car 3: Nautique 206 2004 vroom!	Most of the hitches are made by Hidden Hitch or Draw Tight. I have been told by the Hitch Shop that one owns the other. they seemed to have the tightest clearance of any of the choices. My advice: find pictures of them installed, or better yet have a look at an actual installation. I saw an MDX that had one, and it looked awful. it dropped down below the bumper, and was very evident. the Acura hitch was more money, but includes a new bumper facia that is cut out to match it, and it looks significantly better although it still drops down and is visible. also, with a Non Acura hitch, you may require a weight distribution system if you go over 3500 lbs. acura hitch kit is just under $800 from their website, available at hondacuraworld .com for under $600. be careful that it includes the wiring as well. also, not all of the aftermarket hitches will work with the full size spare. doug

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