Honda Ridgeline Trailer Hitch, 06-14 - Class III
[13385]

$435.16 $395.60

by James Schwier | Date Added: Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Product Rating

Class III hitch was a great buy. I had a quote to install a similar capacity hitch for approx $850 from dealer. I found Hitchsource and was able to easily identify both the correct hitch and wiring harness for my application. Shipment arrived on time as communicated with all necessary parts included. Total install time was just over 30 minutes with a one man operation (myself). All bolt holes lined up correctly and instructions were clear and simple. I used only a floor jack, 1 box wrench a pneumatic impact wrench and a phillips screwdriver. Though it would be possible to use a 1/2" ratchet drive, the impact wrench sped up the process and saved significant labor as there had been some corrosion within threaded bolt holes inside the truck frame that provided considerable resistance to full thread-thru and torquing. Next time I'll likely lubricate the bolts prior to installation to improve initial install effort. Overall, the quality of the hitch is excellent (fabrication, paint, design) and very hassle free process. If I were to make an improvement, I would make the safety chain attachment loops just a bit longer to improve clearance when utilizing a combination of thick safety chains and a locking hitch pin as the lock mechanism reduces ease of access to thread the safety chain through the loop.