Curious if anyone has thoughts on what trailer hitch might work best for the R1T
I have used just a simple Curt 2" without any offset for towing 17 foot boat with my Honda Ridgeline.
I have the all terrain tires on the 20" tires and know that suspension height will also play a role.
Thoughts?
Measure the distance from the hitch pin (that holds the hitch in the receiver) to the outside of the number plate. It's about 41/2 inches.
It's a little bit more recessed on the R1T than most vehicles, so you'll want to choose a "shank" length to clear the vehicle body to your preference.
I like it as close to the vehicle as possible (for strength and to reduce leverage of the tongue weight, to reduce combined overall vehicle length, and even to keep the trailer closer for a little aero.)
I chose Weigh Safe because it has a built-in tongue load scale (very handy for towing different loads without a lot of futzing around.)
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What size drop hitch should I buy? We receive many questions when it comes to determining what size draw bar/drop length would work with tow vehicles.
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The four inch drop suits the R1T. I chose the "keyed alike" kit and can say it's a top shelf product (with a top shelf price) and fits the R1T like a glove (very close to the number plate.)
If you want an inch longer shank, you'd have to contact them to see what they offer.
I bought this one long before the R1T for another pickup I use for all kinds of towing and it just happens to fit the R1T perfectly for my purposes.