CURT 11681 Class 1 Trailer Hitch, 1-1/4-Inch Receiver, Fits Select Honda Accord , Black

I could not decide between this and the Draw-tite. So happy I purchased this over the Draw-tite for a few reasons.1. It is better fit, finish and quality control over the Draw-tite. Some draw tite units suffer from crooked welds etc.2. It is made in the USA the draw tite is made in Mexico.3. It has a round collar welded around the receiver that adds strength and prevents splitting. Therefore it is stronger than competitors.4. It is very easy to install. Literally 2 bolts and a ubolt. Hardest part is removing the rubber exhaust hangers and the heat shield.Overrall, this is a great quality hitch. Some people complain that it is recommended that you use a support strap for bicycle racks. I think Curt is being overly cautious. It is a good idea however to use a support strap as it is extra insurance that your bikes won't bounce around and damage anything. Buy this hitch it looks great and works fantastic.

My third Curt hitch installed (other two went on a Mazda fmFive and a Honda Odyssey).As always give yourself some extra time do you are not rushed. As always a cold adult beverage helps with inevitable frustrations when working on car.Great fit and finish and very happy with mount.As far as Honda Accord install - I have the “Sport Model” with two exhaust mufflers and that was by far the hardest part. The first two muffler mounts were fairly easy but the center one after catalytic converter was a pita. Honestly though I was trying to do it without lifting car and after I lifted car for some more arm room it was much better. I did use a pry bar to pop them off. Once muffler was hanging it was smooth sailing. If yiu can insist a helper for the first center bolt that’s much easier as it’s heavy to hold a bolt at same time. But that’s the only point I’d call it a two person job and you can make do solo.

It took more time to gather my tools, get the car in the air, and clean up than it did to install. Truly, I got myself a little stressed out thinking about this whole thing, and having watched two different videos on installation, it was a piece of cake. I didn't even need to widen the hole for the frame pieces, though I did have to bore out the bolt hole a little.Some tips: Lube the heck out of the exhaust hangers before removal and again before re-installation. Soapy water, that one popular water-displacing formula, etc. Doing that and using a small pry bar makes them pop off pretty darn easily. Getting them back on can be a bit trickier, but again, lubrication helps.Have an extra stand or your jack handy to maneuver the hitch into place (especially if you're working solo.) Leave the fishing wire on the bolts right up until you are putting the nut on, and be careful doing so, so you don't push the bolt into the frame.If you've been wanting a hitch for whatever reason, you've got the slightest bit of mechanical aptitude, and if you think an hour of getting dirty outweighs paying someone $100 extra to do it, go for it. No regrets here.

Box was slightly mangled but everything was there and the product was in good shape. They took the time to well secure all the small parts so nothing would be missing. It was a fun install which took slightly longer than indicated due to time spent fishing the bolts through. I think it looks great and it holds the bike's perfectly. Good quality product 👌

Installation wasn't hard but it took me about an hour and half. Fishing bolts not a problem. The muffler hangers took me forever to get back on. I had to hold the mufflers out of the way with one hand and do everything else with the other. Holding the hitch up and bolting it on at the same time was a calisthenic workout. I used a grinder with a metal cutting wheel for the heatshieds. I don't know how this is only supposed to take 30 minutes. Maybe with a lift. Maybe I'm just slow. The one I installed years ago on our Odyssey seemed easier but there is only one exhaust and it actually moves out of the way when disconnected, the coupes do not.Just wish there was a 2" option but better than having a roof rack.

Bolt holes are. Owhere close to fitting. Hits the receiver tube where the ubolt is to be attached. Required modification to use.