2023 Honda Passport Trailsport OEM Trailer Hitch Installation

[@jerrys5946]

I was quoted $3000 for dealer installed hitch, harness and transmission cooler. Without the tran cooler, the towing capacity is rated at 3500 lbs, WITH the cooler, it is 5000 pounds towing capacity. After watching this, I think I'll just live with no hitch at all. Thanks for the video.

[@BENBRUTUS]

$400 for dealer install as of 12/21/24. Good job! Good to have a friend who was willing to help.

[@justinvansoest7557]

This is a great video. Thank you for all the detail. As I watched I wondered about just dremelling out the notch for the receiver and fashioning an edging material to make it look tidy? The passport is seemingly and often overlooked, but a naturally aspirated V6 and 9spd on a two row is increasingly rare. Will it drive a cult like the Element? Probably not, but a very special car.

[@jimbixby7976]

Great video! Looks like something I could do with an extra pair of hands to get bumper/trailer hitch installed. I too strongly prefer the more integrated look and function of the OEM vs the aftermarket options which, are much easier to install but look kinda wierd and are likely to scrape terrain a few times.

[@Steve4948]

Thank you! I agree, the OEM look is preferrable to me too.

[@larryjohns8823]

After seeing what is required to put on the factory hitch, i am going to just add an aftermarket hitch to mine. They only require putting in 6 bolts to mount the hitch. It comes out just under the stock center cover. The entire job takes all of 10 minutes. There is also a big difference to cost of factory and aftermarket. My 2023 is also that radiant red😊

[@Steve4948]

Oh, yes, installing the aftermarket hitch won't take much time at all. I had to choose between this red and a black one. I thought the black would be too hot and harder to keep looking clean. I think we chose the right color!

[@larryjohns8823]

@@Steve4948 yes, I know black vehicles are all the rage these days, but they get crazy hot in the southern states, are a real bear to keep clean and show every scratch - I know as I own a classic '70 muscle car that is black. My dealer had one of each color on the lot setting side by side. I liked the pearl white but the red was sooooo nice, had to get it.

[@Steve4948]

@@larryjohns8823 I liked that pearl white too, but I already have a 1998 BMW M3 in white. I went to an auction last week looking for an older muscle car, but didn't find what I want so will keep looking.

[@robertstidham5075]

Excellent video. Got it done in about an hour. Would have gone faster with another set of hands.

[@Steve4948]

Thank you I’m glad it was helpful! Yes, I had a friend over to help me with mine and it really made it easier.

[@kevinwiseman481]

Why are you taking everything apart? I installed a Draw-Tite to my passport, never removing any body panels or modifying any thing.

[@jloza9840]

Great video! Instead of taking off the bumper can you cut a square on that panel under the bumper where the hitch goes?

[@Steve4948]

Thank you! Yes, I think you could cut out of that panel where the hitch goes. I think I threw that little panel away or I would make a cut in it and see how it looks. A Subaru dealer did that on my friends outback. And when he pointed it out, I could see that it was cut but I don’t know if I would’ve noticed that without him pointing it out.

[@dalecesafsky4506]

Only 6 bolts for mine! Wiring was very involved however.

[@xavilopez4716]

Don’t know if it’s the camera light when under the car but seems to be like getting a bit rusty already.

[@dalecesafsky4506]

Wrong! Order hitch that bolts on with only 6 bolts. Wiring is much harder as must take off drivers side panel.