Does the Honda Stock Hitch Kit bolt right to the Element with no drilling? If this is the case I will go with the factory hitch.

Darrin

Yes. There is minor cutting of plastic trim bits. Download the installation instructions here:

http://www.handaaccessories.com/element/elementhitch.pdf

The U Haul hitch requires no modifications and only took me about an hour to install myself. Plus it's a bargain: dealer wanted $1,500.00 to install a hitch-H and A sells it for $212.00-U Haul was only $110.00. Jeff

The Honda Hitch does require a major modification - to your wallet!! In particular the wiring harness costs more than a complete hitch and wiring harness from UHaul (or close).