[mantrap]

I just picked up an 2009 EX and have been researching here for a tow hitch. Am I correct that the only hitch that doesn't hit the bumper is the one from Honda?

 

[jazzy007]

See this from search result.
Try it next time. It only take 5 seconds. ;-)

 

[mariekonkin]

Scroll down and check other Racks and Hitches forum topics till you see 2009 hitch.

 

[mantrap]

Yea, I have searched the site and have not found a hitch besides the one from Honda that does not interfere with the bumper.

 

[bpeschka]

I've read many, can never say all, of the hitch posts and have not seen anyone say they found a hitch that doesn't touch the rear bumper.

If you choose the Honda hitch because it doesn't hit the bumper, you're limiting yourself to a 1 1/4 inch receiver.

If you open your options to include the hitch touching the bumper or trimming the bumper to fit, there is a whole world of hitches available both 1 1/4" and 2" receivers.

There are plenty of examples, including photos on this forum. You can see some pretty good examples of what's available at www.etrailers.com

Good Luck,

 

[mantrap]

Are the hitches from Honda the same for all years?

 

[buttermilk]

It's real easy to trim the bumper. I put my hitch on first and then trimmed the bumper around it. I could have left it untrimmed and it would have just pushed the plastic bumper up a little but I decided to just trim it. I'm not ever planning on removing it, so the bumper trim was no big deal and it's not noticeable at all.