P1000 Rear Hitch Question

[Tot]

There are some hitches that will work either way. I have a D ring hitch that I could turn sideways and it would be easier for hooking a chain to. Our Gator on the farm is the same way, 4 pin holes.

 

[Admin]

 

[bigsnowman]

I saved the receiver that I had in our 700 as I was planning to reuse it. Then I tried to use it and realized the hole didn't match up. Soooo.....after a quick bit of thought, it was off to the shop to drill an auxiliary hole!

 

[joeymt33]

I don't understand why it wouldn't work. I use my receiver from the 700 in the 1000 without any problems. what am I missing?

 

[bigsnowman]

I don't understand why it wouldn't work. I use my receiver from the 700 in the 1000 without any problems. what am I missing?

The receiver bar that I have is not an OEM Honda. I'm sure it's a Ridgid (just another one from my collection). The holes came within about 3/8" of the pin being able to pass through and the weld hit on the back. Not a big deal in my book and certainly nothing that a drill and hole saw couldn't fix in just a couple minutes.

 

[joeymt33]

Ok, gotcha. You weren't able to insert he hitch far enough.

 

[sporttrac4x4]

This is what I use on my pioneer 1000 so I can change out my hitches and when I hook up my trailer the muffler won't get in the way it's a hitch extension

 

[joeymt33]

This is what I use on my pioneer 1000 so I can change out my hitches and when I hook up my trailer the muffler won't get in the way it's a hitch extensionView attachment 9311

That looks pretty handy. Thanks for sharing. However, be aware of the tongue weight, I looks like you are adding leverage which will multiply the tongue weight.

 

[sthomp54]

So whats the deal, did honda weld the hitch on wrong or is that how it is supposed to be?

 

[sporttrac4x4]

That looks pretty handy. Thanks for sharing. However, be aware of the tongue weight, I looks like you are adding leverage which will multiply the tongue weight.

Yes I know cut the weight in half and you be good to go keep the weight in the back of the trailer.

 

[joeymt33]

It should also help a little bit when backing up. The extra length will help keep it from Jack-knifing.

Good idea about cutting tongue weight in half. Don't load it like this.

 

[sporttrac4x4]

So whats the deal, did honda weld the hitch on wrong or is that how it is supposed to be?

It's right just a extra hole it has two holes one up and down and one in the side both go all the way through.

 

[sporttrac4x4]

It should also help a little bit when backing up. The extra length will help keep it from Jack-knifing.

Good idea about cutting tongue weight in half. Don't load it like this.

Yes

 

[ghost]

I installed a hitch today and there is a lot of play in the hitch/receiver connection.
I measured the pin holes in the receiver - they are a full 3/4 inch.
Does anyone have the honda hitch - does it come with a 3/4 inch pin?

 

[tundraman]

I installed a hitch today and there is a lot of play in the hitch/receiver connection.
I measured the pin holes in the receiver - they are a full 3/4 inch.
Does anyone have the honda hitch - does it come with a 3/4 inch pin?

Your ball mount would also need a 3/4" hole in it for that big of a pin to go through while most are only 5/8".

 

[ghost]

WTF...

 

[sporttrac4x4]

Your ball mount would also need a 3/4" hole in it for that big of a pin to go through while most are only 5/8".

use the hitch extension no play uses bolt

 

[ghost]

use the hitch extension no play uses bolt

Yeah - that looks good.
At least I wont have to buy a bunch of new hitches (i use 3 configurations with 5/8 pins).
Not sure why Honda would go with 3/4 - very unusual.

Anyway - thanks for the tip.

 

[Jack39]

Have a couple of step bushings made up. One to go on the pin at the bent end and one to weld to the side of the receiver

 

[JACKAL]

I installed a hitch today and there is a lot of play in the hitch/receiver connection.
I measured the pin holes in the receiver - they are a full 3/4 inch.
Does anyone have the honda hitch - does it come with a 3/4 inch pin?

I use these $5, even comes in Honda victory RED:
3/4" Red Rubber-Handled Hitch Pin (700HPR)

 

[ghost]

I use these $5, even comes in Honda victory RED:
3/4" Red Rubber-Handled Hitch Pin (700HPR)

Well, that's not gonna work - I'll email them to see if it comes in Metallic Silver.