If you own or are considering a Honda Accord and you’re looking to pull your rig, you’re probably wondering: can a Honda Accord pull a trailer?
Yes, a Honda Accord can pull a trailer or camper up to 1,000 pounds.
There are additional factors you’ll need to consider when towing a travel trailer with your Honda Accord which we’ll cover below.
Pulling A Trailer With A Honda Accord
So, can a Honda Accord pull a trailer? Yes: the Honda Accord towing capacity is 1,000 pounds, so as long as your trailer, camper, toy hauler, travel trailer, or pop-up camper is under 2,000 lbs your Honda Accord can successfully tow it.
Now we need to explore the additional factors you’ll need to keep in mind when pulling a trailer with your Honda Accord.
Honda Accord Tow Package Details
Does The Honda Accord Come With A Tow Hitch?
The Honda Accord does not come with a tow hitch included, so you’ll need to add a tow package yourself or have one installed professionally.
Honda Accord Hitch Rating
Your Honda Accord hitch rating is a Class 1 hitch.
Class 1 hitches are the lightest-duty hitches available, meaning they have the smallest receiver tube size and lowest towing capacity. They are uniquely designed for compact cars, sedans, crossovers and some minivans.
A class 1 trailer hitch is ideal for adding cargo space to your vehicle or providing a secure way of pulling a camper, pop-up camper, teardrop camper or small trailer.
Honda Accord Trailer Towing: What Do I Need?
At minimum you’ll need a trailer hitch and wiring harness to tow your trailer behind your Honda Accord.
Do I Need A Brake Controller To Pull A Trailer With A Honda Accord?
If your travel trailer or camper has electronic brakes then you’ll also need a brake controller to send a signal from your vehicle to the brakes on your trailer.
Most states have laws stating that any trailer over 3,000 pounds must have a brake controller, but check with your state for specifics.
Since the Honda Accord can only tow up to 1,000 pounds, you should not need a brake controller.
Honda Accord Hitch Kit Cost
Honda Accord Trailer Hitch & Wiring Harness Cost
Honda Accord trailer hitches run between $75-$150.
The most common trailer hitch for Honda Accord will be a 1.25” hitch opening:
- Rated to 2,000 lbs. gross trailer weight and 200 lbs. tongue weight
- Engineered with a vehicle-specific design for a custom fit
- Tested for safety in accordance with SAE J684
- Precisely welded for superior strength and fit
- Protected by a durable high-gloss black powder coat finish
A Honda Accord trailer hitch wiring harness runs between $25-$50.
- Plugs into vehicle tail light assembly to provide a 4-way flat socket
- Simple plug-and-play design eliminates the need for cutting or splicing
- 4-way flat output connects tail lights, brake lights and turn signals
- Equipped with tail light converter for vehicle-trailer compatibility
- Constructed with SMT circuitry for better performance and durability
Honda Accord Trailer Hitch Installation Cost
Expect to pay between $100 and $200 to have a tow package professionally installed on your Honda Accord (including the hitch and wiring harness).
Honda Accord Brake Controller Cost
Honda Accord brake controllers cost between $100-200 for the part, and up to $250 for the installation of the brake controller.
2 Inch trailer hitch for Honda Accord
Because the Honda Accord has a Class 1 hitch rating, the standard hitch opening is 1.25”.
However, you can use an adapter like the one below with your Honda Accord tow hitch to accommodate a 2” trailer hitch:
- Backed by a limited lifetime warranty
- Co-cured in a rust-resistant liquid Aquence coating
- Equipped with an open-back receiver for easy cleaning
- Precisely welded for superior strength and fit
- Made in USA
Can You Put A Trailer Hitch On A Honda Accord? Honda Accord Tow Package Installation
If you’re handy and looking to save money, you can install the trailer hitch and wiring harness yourself.
Always follow the manufacturer’s directions and use proper safety precautions.
Here’s a great video walkthrough on installing a trailer hitch on a Honda Accord:
What Else Will I Need To Pull A Trailer With My Honda Accord?
Depending on what trailer or camper you’ll be pulling with your Honda Accord, you may opt for a suspension enhancement kit to reduce rear-end sag and to improve your ride quality and stability.
Additionally, if your trailer or camper has electric brakes then you’ll need a 7-way connector and brake controller kit.
What Trailers And Campers Can A Honda Accord Pull?
Your Honda Accord can pull a trailer, camper, or pop-up camper under 1,000 pounds which is going to be ultra lightweight campers, pop-up campers, and lightweight travel trailers or micro trailers.
The Honda Accord can safely tow the following travel trailer and camper models under 1,000 lbs:
- SoCal Buzz
- Avan Weekender
- Polydrop Camper
- Go Little Guy MyPod
- ProLite Suite
- Taylor Coach 8’ Lil El
- Meerkat Camper
- SylvanSport GO
This is by no means a full list, but the above are some popular examples of campers that can be towed by a Honda Accord.
When determining what travel trailers you can pull behind your Honda Accord, you’ll want to know the following specs:
- UVM (Unloaded Vehicle Weight) aka Dry Weight: This is the weight of a trailer as it’s manufactured at the factory. This figure includes all the weight including the axles and hitch of your trailer or camper.
- Cargo Carrying Capacity (CCC): This is the maximum weight of your personal belongings that can be added. This is the GVWR minus the UVM, full fresh water tank weight, and full LP (liquid propane) gas weight. In other words, CCC = GWVR – (UVM + water + gas).
- Tongue Weight aka Hitch Weight: This is the amount of weight that’s pressing down on your vehicle’s hitch or 5th wheel connection when your travel trailer or camper is fully loaded for travel.
The most important factor to look for is the dry weight or UVM of your travel trailer or camper and making sure it’s below 1,000 lbs so your Honda Accord can safely tow it.
Understand that if it’s close to that number, you must also factor in any additional weight added to your trailer via cargo, water, or propane tanks and make sure the total does not exceed 1,000 pounds.
Honda Accord Towing Capacity
So, how much can a Honda Accord tow?
The Honda Accord can tow up to 1,000 pounds.
Honda Accord Towing Capacity: 1,000 lbs
Honda Accord GVWR: 4,475 lbs
You’ll want to pay attention to the following specs to make sure your Honda Accord can tow your camper or travel trailer:
- CGWR (Combined Gross Weight Rating): This is the max allowable weight including your vehicle, cargo, passengers, and the trailer.
- GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): This is the maximum weight capacity of your vehicle including the vehicle itself, passengers, and cargo without a trailer or camper attached. Exceeding either or both of the Honda Accord GVWR or Honda Accord towing capacity can damage the vehicle.
Can A Honda Accord Pull A Trailer? Wrapping Things Up
Hopefully this guide helped you to understand that yes, you can pull a trailer with a Honda Accord as long as you pay close attention to the total weight (the camper or travel trailer must be under 1,000 pounds).
Honda Accord models don’t come with a towing package installed, so you’ll need to add one to the vehicle. Once complete, you’re ready to hit the road and get camping!
What hitch and wiring harness did you choose for your Honda Accord, and what camper or trailer are you towing with it? How did the hitch installation go? Let your fellow campers know in the comments below.
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