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Trailer hitch for $1400?!
by strokeoluck2
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Dec 03, 2008 (9:33 am)
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We're thinking about buying an 18' runabout boat, which would need to be pulled by our '08 Pilot. After reading this forum it seems that we need to get the tranny cooler and power steering cooler (?) installed, in addition to the hitch of of course. Our local dealer just informed me this would take approximately 3 to 3.5 hours, and would cost...$1,395.
$1,400 for this set up?! Does this sound right?
We live in Minnesota so we can throw a stone and hit a variety of lakes. We would only be driving the trailer/boat to lakes within ~5 to 10 miles of our home, dropping it in the water, and then trailering it back to our garage. I don't even know if we're going to LIKE boating and almost hate to invest $1,400 plus the cost of the boat/trailer, in order to find out (we don't haul anything else).
Thoughts?
Thanks.
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2005 Honda Pilot 3 electrical issues
by bridgesj
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Dec 03, 2008 (7:59 pm)
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1- Tire low pressure sensors are all "on" indicating low tire pressure. Checked pressure and all good
2- Overhead console button that can be programmed to operate garage door opener does not work. Light comes on but does not operate.
3- Remotes don't work any longer. Key or interior button unlock the doors but neither remote. Batteries changed in both.
Afraid to take to the dealer without investigating more for fear of huge repair bill.
Any suggestions?
Thanks!
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Re: 2005 Honda Pilot 3 electrical issues [bridgesj]
by steve_ HOST
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Dec 03, 2008 (8:02 pm)
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Replying to: bridgesj (Dec 03, 2008 7:59 pm)
1. Did you check the spare?
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Re: Trailer hitch for $1400?! [strokeoluck2]
by poodog13
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Dec 04, 2008 (7:23 am)
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Replying to: strokeoluck2 (Dec 03, 2008 9:33 am)
Seems crazy to me to install tranny and power steering coolers simply to tow an 18' boat that probably weights around 2k lbs for 5-10 miles. I could see if you were towing a 22' boston whaler to the shore, but not for what you are going to be doing.
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Re: Trailer hitch for $1400?! [strokeoluck2]
by cecill
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Dec 04, 2008 (7:34 am)
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Replying to: strokeoluck2 (Dec 03, 2008 9:33 am)
For short runs in Minnesota I think you can get by with just a hitch installed. I ordered on line a Draw Tite hitch and electrical pig tail that plugged in on my 2004 Pilot. Total cost was $155 and that included shipping. . It required removing two bolts to the rear tow hook and installing four bolts. Simple job that took 20 minutes. I ordered it from (ETRAILER.COM). Hope this helps.
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Re: Trailer hitch for $1400?! [strokeoluck2]
by normh
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Dec 04, 2008 (10:02 am)
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Replying to: strokeoluck2 (Dec 03, 2008 9:33 am)
I have an ' 03 pilot with extended warranty. I bought the factory trailer tow package from H and A for less than $600 and this is why I did it; I was told that if I had any warranty issues relating to the transmission or power steering and did not have the factory kit, it would void the warranty of those items. I tow a 2800# boat less than 10 miles and have since 2003 and have never had any problems.
Regards.....
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Re: Trailer hitch for $1400?! [cecill]
by strokeoluck2
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Dec 05, 2008 (6:13 am)
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Replying to: cecill (Dec 04, 2008 7:34 am)
Thanks guys. I tend to agree with you. Maybe if we think about hauling it way up north I would get the coolers installed. For now I'm going to take a stab at putting this thing on myself for a few hundred bucks.
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Re: Trailer hitch for $1400?! [strokeoluck2]
by joemama33
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Dec 05, 2008 (8:11 am)
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Replying to: strokeoluck2 (Dec 05, 2008 6:13 am)
If the Honda techs ever ask what the hitch is for when you have the Pilot in for service, be sure to tell them it's for a bike rack. 
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Re: Fuel smell in the cabin, anyone? [hos]
by bandajuan
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Dec 21, 2008 (11:04 am)
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Replying to: hos (Dec 03, 2007 4:02 pm)
Hos, I see your post from last year. I have an 08 pilot and have been experiencing the same problem over the past month. It's been a horror story. Did you ever come up with an answer? Could use your advice if you have any?
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Re: Trailer hitch for $1400?! [poodog13]
by sddeb
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Dec 21, 2008 (12:36 pm)
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Replying to: poodog13 (Dec 04, 2008 7:23 am)
We want to put the hitch on our '03 Pilot because we want a bike rack. The hitch is about $275 at the dealer, but they are charging about the same again to install. Any suggestions on where to take it? We don't need the wiring, etc., because we aren't actually towing anything, just attaching at Thule or Yakima rack for 4 bikes.
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