[scotth]

I just bought a 2007 SC, and I'm looking for a class 3 hitch for it to mount my bike rack too. I haven't found any for this model anywhere. My wife has a Townie (heavy), so I'd like to have the heavier bike rack.

 

[kustomrydes]

they don't make one for the sc.
I got a class 3 (standard element hitch) from Uhaul installed. Still need to trim the rough cut they did to my bumper. If you don't mind cutting a nitch out of your bumper then you can have the non sc trailer hitch installed.

 

[BurnoutX]

so no hitch for the SC huh?

damn. thats not good news.

 

[GaryS]

so no hitch for the SC huh?

damn. thats not good news.

Honda makes a Class I hitch that purportedly fits the SC with having to cut the bumper.

 

[kustomrydes]

BurnoutX they do make a class 1.

 

[BurnoutX]

ah ok, i guess i got reading up on the type of hitch classes out there.

 

[GaryS]

And-

Any hitch, other than the Honda Class I accessory, that will fit an Element will fit on an SC. The only caveat is that you will have to trim the bumper trim fascia where it goes over the hitch receiver.

 

[BurnoutX]

And-

Any hitch, other than the Honda Class I accessory, that will fit an Element will fit on an SC. The only caveat is that you will have to trim the bumper trim fascia where it goes over the hitch receiver.

(i apologize for the noob question in advance).

if I were looking for a hitch to use so i just put a bike rack on it (just 2 bike). would a class 1 be sufficient?

i've read where the class i ripped the spare wheel floor but the member was using a large "tray".

so i'm all confused. mostly b/c i like the sC, but i want to have the hitch option for bikes

 

[EXwSCnose]

(i apologize for the noob question in advance).

if I were looking for a hitch to use so i just put a bike rack on it (just 2 bike). would a class 1 be sufficient?

i've read where the class i ripped the spare wheel floor but the member was using a large "tray".

so i'm all confused. mostly b/c i like the sC, but i want to have the hitch option for bikes

Why not put the bike INSIDE??? That's is what makes the E valuable!!!

 

[kustomrydes]

(i apologize for the noob question in advance).

if I were looking for a hitch to use so i just put a bike rack on it (just 2 bike). would a class 1 be sufficient?

i've read where the class i ripped the spare wheel floor but the member was using a large "tray".

so i'm all confused. mostly b/c i like the sC, but i want to have the hitch option for bikes

shouldn't be a problem. you probably will have to buy an adapter for the bike rack. Most accessories are designed for hitches that is larger than 1 1/4 inches. Adapters are around 30 bucks.

 

[BurnoutX]

Why not put the bike INSIDE??? That's is what makes the E valuable!!!

and that is the plan.

but eventually the wife and i want to do what they call "the childrens" so room would be needed for said baby seat.

though i do love that about the E, the seats move out of the way so easily

 

[vfxraven19]

I installed the OEM Class 1 hitch last week and bought a Class 1 4-bike hitch rack for my SC:

 

[BurnoutX]

^^^^ thats perfect. thank you for putting that up

 

[kustomrydes]

I installed the OEM Class 1 hitch last week and bought a Class 1 4-bike hitch rack for my SC:

looks good.
where did you get the element outline sticker on your rear glass.

 

[Perro_Loco]

The hitch that ripped out the undertray was the lame class I hitch which is just one bar that attached in front of the spare and to the loop right at the back. It didn't attach to the sides of the "frame" like the Honda hitch or a couple of others.

This is the hitch I wouldn't trust

 

[kustomrydes]

Here is how my class 3 hitch looks. Had to do a little cutting.

 

[BurnoutX]

btw, that looks like a really clean job you did there -- dremel?

 

[kustomrydes]

can't think what the name of the tool dad used. Its a saw with a small square blade that vibrates back and forth. One of those infocomerical tools. He wishes he would have waited until Lowes started selling one similar because the cost of the blades is expensive.

 

[abulevan]

Thanks for the photos.

 

[YH1NBPSC]

VERY CLEAN CUT! Nice job, looks great with the Class 3 hitch installed.

Here is how my class 3 hitch looks. Had to do a little cutting.