Honda Ridgeline Trailer Hitch Buyer’s Guide (Canada)

Shopping a trailer hitch for a Honda Ridgeline in Canada? This guide sticks to the years we publish as landers, the Class 3 receiver we actually stock, and the wiring options that match first-generation and later trucks — without pretending the catalogue covers every year.

Built for Canadian Ridgeline owners. Free shipping on CURT towing gear from Lots of Parts. New to hitches? Start with the buying guide, how to choose a hitch, and wiring guide. Prefer the full index? Open the towing guides hub.

Watch these CURT videos first

All four videos are from the official CURT YouTube channel (@curtmfg). There is no dedicated Ridgeline rear-hitch install on the channel right now, so use selection, technique, hardware, and wiring videos with your year page and the CURT install sheet that ships with the part.

If an embed does not load, use the YouTube link under the card.

How to Select a Trailer Hitch

CURT · Hitch class basics

CURT’s selection overview before you compare Ridgeline receivers, tongue-weight limits, and trailer weight.

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CURT Install Techniques

CURT · Hardware and method

Solid technique video when you bolt on a first-generation Ridgeline hitch such as CURT 13385.

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Hitch Hardware Habits

CURT · Bolts and washers

Hardware orientation and torque mindset — useful when you lower the exhaust and seat the receiver on a Ridgeline.

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Connect Trailer Wiring

CURT · T-connector basics

How a plug-and-play harness feeds trailer lights after the receiver is on.

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Ridgeline years we publish (and what to expect)

Lots of Parts currently publishes Ridgeline hitch year pages for 2006 through 2014. That matches the first generation. Our Class 3 rear receiver in stock for those years is CURT 13385. If your Ridgeline already has a factory hitch, you may only need wiring, a ball mount, or accessories.

For 2017-and-newer Ridgelines we stock trailer wiring and a brake-control harness, but we do not currently list a rear Class 3 receiver for that generation in the Shopify catalogue. We also do not publish 2017-and-newer Ridgeline year landers yet. That is a real gap — not something to paper over with a guess.

Years What we usually stock
2006–2014 Ridgeline Class 3 rear: CURT 13385. Typical CURT ratings on that card are about 5,000 lb trailer and 500 lb tongue when used as a weight-carrying hitch, with higher weight-distribution figures listed on the sheet. Always stay under Honda’s tow rating for your truck.
Wiring · first generation CURT 55585 — custom 4-flat for 2006–2014 Ridgeline.
Wiring · 2017-and-newer Harness options include CURT 56365 and CURT 56366. Confirm the plug type against your trailer before you buy.
Brake control When your trailer needs electric brakes, look at CURT 51392 for listed Ridgeline, Pilot, Passport, and MDX applications.

Never exceed Honda’s tow rating for your engine, drivetrain, and tow package. A hitch does not raise the vehicle limit.

Jump to your Ridgeline year

These are live fitment pages on Lots of Parts. Second-generation Ridgeline years are not published as landers yet.

Receiver first, then lights

First generation

Class 3 · CURT 13385

The Class 3 we stock for 2006–2014 Ridgelines. Stock link: CURT 13385.

  • Install notes usually mention lowering the exhaust
  • Still respect Honda’s tongue-weight limits
Lights and brakes

Harness and brake control

Pair the receiver with a year-matched harness. Later trucks can still shop wiring even when a rear hitch SKU is not in the catalogue yet.

  • Match 4-flat or 7-way to the trailer
  • Confirm years on every product card

CURT parts we stock for Ridgeline

Real store links. Confirm your year and notes before you buy.

CURT 13385Class 3 · 2006–2014 Ridgeline2-inch rear receiver for the first-generation truck CURT 55585Wiring · 2006–2014Custom 4-flat for first-generation Ridgeline CURT 56365Wiring · 2017-and-newer4-flat option also listed for select Pilot years CURT 56366Wiring · alternate 2017-and-newerCompare plugs against 56365 before you order CURT 51392Brake-control harnessWhen your trailer needs electric brakes on listed Honda and Acura models

Simple setup steps

Step 1Open your year

Use the year links above so you see fitment notes for your Ridgeline.

Step 2Add lights

Most trailers need a harness. See the wiring guide.

Step 3Pick a ball mount

Match drop or rise. Read the ball mount guide.

Step 4Stay safe

Use a pin or lock. Tips in the lock and safety guide.

Canada checklist

  • Start with the live year page if you own a 2006–2014 Ridgeline.
  • Believe Honda’s tow rating for your drivetrain — it beats any hitch brochure.
  • Plan for salt season — rinse the receiver and plug it when spring arrives.
  • 2017-and-newer owners can shop wiring and brake-control harnesses above, but a rear hitch SKU and year landers for those trucks are not in this catalogue yet.

Related guides

Hitch Buying GuideClass basics Pilot Buyer’s GuideRelated Honda SUV Wiring GuideHarnesses that fit Winter Towing GuideCold-weather checklist Ball Mount GuideDrop and rise Towing Guides HubAll guides

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