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cormier1

Just ordered blk/blk touring / nav and recently found this great forum.

I'm interested in buying the Hidden Hitch instead of the dealer installed and much more expensive hitch, but was wondering if the engine and transmission cooler or other modifications besides the hitch was required to tow. And if so, can these be ordered separately from the dealer?

Can't wait to pick mine up in K.C. next weekend. Really thinking about ordering the Manik side steps as well.

tdnone

Hi Cormier1,

Welcome to the forum. If you plan to tow trailer and/or boat, then I would suggest you have the coolers. Acura requires it now for warranty coverage. I have the Hidden Hitch, but I just used it to haul bikes and skis, a very light duty task.

Cheers, :)

Hookey

Could you please post more info ont he "Hidden Hitch"? I plan to put a hitch on my MDX solely to use for a hitch mounted bike/ski rack and I'm looking for an inexpensive alternative to the dealer hitch. No need for the whole cooling upgrade thing if no real towing is considered. Otherwise, I understand (from the dealer and the broucher) that the cooling system upgrade is required.

wmquan

Hi hookey. The search feature here works quite well (I know I miss the old Edmunds Townhall software where it was a lot easier to find stuff -- hopefully it'll get better one day).

Here's a thread where a similar question has been asked:

http://www.acuramdx.org/forums/show...p?threadid=2916

Here are some threads on actual purchases and installations:

http://www.acuramdx.org/forums/show...p?threadid=2283

http://www.acuramdx.org/forums/show...p?threadid=2682

http://www.acuramdx.org/forums/show...p?threadid=2282

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Hookey

Thanks. I'm still a newbee here and haven't quite mastered getting around the site. I appreciate the assist.

mogur

Does anyone have the older MDX manual where it states that coolers are not needed for trailers up to 2,500 pounds? If so, I'd love to get a copy of the relevant pages! If you could fax them to me, I'd be most appreciative!

fax: 818-366-2377

Thanks!

Tom

4mel

For Hookey...

You'll see this on the other threads.. but if you want the easy way to get a Hidden Hitch, call up U Haul. It cost about $160 installed, including tax, here in Los Angeles.

I've seen the Hidden Hitch for about $100 plus shipping, but after watching them install it at U Haul.. it's worth them doing it. They just run the MDX up a couple of ramps, put the hitch on a rolling hoist, wrestle it around a bit, and put the bolts right in. It did look tricky getting it around the muffler... and I'm sure it was hot there too. :eek:

However, there are lots of folks who have put on the hitch themselves - it's about 7 bolts altogether.

It works great with my bike rack.. and I may get one of those flat cargo carriers that fit into the hitch and hold about 500 pounds max..

Good luck...

01 GG / Nav / wood / flaps / hitch

tdnone

4Mel,

Please do share which flat bed cargo carrier do you select and where to buy.

Thanks and cheers :)