Customer Reviews - Honda Ridgeline Trailer Hitch, 06-14 - Class III
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$435.16 $395.60

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by Joel Schneid | Date Added: Sunday, February 17, 2008

Product Rating

I selected the Curt hitch because I like the idea of closed ends on the drawbar and the powder coated finish. The hitch installation is very straight forward except for a small glitch- the mounting holes were not in perfect alignment with the frame mounting points on the Ridgeline. If you install the bumper mounting first, then the passenger's side of the mounting plate and keep the bolts loose, you can take a tapered drift punch and pull the driver's side into position. The bolts will then go in easily without any other persuasion. Then tighten and torquee everything. The only other negative I found was weld "berries" (spatter) around the receiver opening and end plates. If they were ground smooth prior to powder coating, it would be an excellent hitch instead of a very good one. Still, priced right and highly recommend.ed

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by Joel Schneid | Date Added: Thursday, February 7, 2008

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As the two previous reviewers, I found that the chassis mounting brackets did not align perfectly with the mounting hole spacing on the Ridgeline. But it was no big deal. Attach the hitch at the rear bumper bracket loosely, then do the same on the muffler side of the Ridgeline. Insert a tapered punch (preferably brass or aluminum to prevent damage to the threaded inserts in the frame rails) and pull the driver's side bracket into alignment. No problems, the screws will go in easily. My only confusion is - why include an exhaust hanger mount on the bottom edge of the drawbar tube? The original factory mount still works fine- although the tailpipe on the muffler is only 3/8" away from the drawbar tube. Still, no rubbing or vibration. I guess vehicle and hitch tolerances could add up to create a problem if no alternate mount is provided. I was less satisfied with the weld spatter around the receiver box opening, but you can't beat the price, construction (no open ends on the drawbar tube) and great powder coated finish. All in all- not perfect, but very, very good.

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by John Dundas | Date Added: Monday, January 14, 2008

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Nice looking Hitch! Great design hides the entire hitch behind the bumper only the receiver shows. The powdercoat finish is very shiny and seems to be quite thick. The Receiver opening itself seems like a great design too- it has what seems to be a cast or forged opening- one piece, instead of the wrapped and welded type that other manufacturers have - those seem to be rust magnets!
Installation tips - like any other 50 pund piece of steel, it's a little awkward to handle while laying on your back. Call a friend.
1. Install the bumper bolts first- the hitch will hang up there unsupported, making it easier to get the rest of the bolts in.
2. Use a long handled screwdriver to assist in aligning the holes with the weldnuts in the frame. Insert the screwdriver through the hole in the hitch bracket, into the threaded hole, pry until you can get one bolt in.
3. Bend the exhaust hanger on the truck down about a 1/4" and you'll be able to use it to hold the muffler up.

Oh- and hitchsource/UPS delivered in less than 24 hours with standard ground shipping!

Thanks, Hitchsource.com!

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by Eric Venne | Date Added: Friday, May 25, 2007

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All in all very good quality and very fast shipment. The only downside and I'm not sure it is Hitch Sources fault was the hitch was slightly bent on delivery. My advice or suggestion is for future shipments to wedge the flanges or ends with a piece of wood as to not allow the hitch to be bent when stood on end. I am referring to the flanges on the end where the three holes are as being bent.
Upon my inspection of this and correcting the problem the hitch installed in no time flat, very easy to install.

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by Melissa Dingley | Date Added: Sunday, May 20, 2007

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Seems like a high quality item. I had some minor problems aligning the holes though. Also the passenger side bracket has the bend very close to the holes which makes it difficult to seat the bolts & washers flat. The movement of the muffler support seems to put a little pressure on the exhaust.
Overall I would recommend it.

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