The Honda Pilot Hitch: A Worthwhile Investment.

The Honda Pilot hitch may set you back some but that is the price you have to pay to get the horsepower, torque, style and comfort that Honda proudly offers in this class. Some drivers bemoan the fact that it doesn't come standard with the car. Others just get on with it and build the cost into the overall price of the vehicle.

The thing with the Pilot is that it is not only powerful but roomy as well which means that the car frame has a couple of inches on its competitors. This means that the tow hitch is a sizable one that requires extra oversize shipping charges with UPS.

The tow package consists of a Class III hidden hitch receiver that can carry anything up to 4,500lbs GTW. It comes with a 2" square or round tube receiver, a ball mount, hitch clip and pin and the eight bolts and washers it takes to do the no drill install. The price for this package is between $210 and $279. If you're thinking of paying the higher price, reconsider. There are always sale prices on these items. You will need the savings to offset the high shipping costs.

Honda requires additional purchases with the tow hitch package and one has to remind oneself that these pricey additions are because Honda cares about your safety and the safety of your fellow motorists. You will need to purchase a transmission cooler at around $220 and a heavy-duty power steering cooler at around $200.

Installing the Honda Pilot hitch is something preferably done by your local Honda dealer. If you are handy then all you will need to secure it are set of ratchet spanners, a utility knife and a torque wrench. Always check and double check your handy work before leaving on a trip.