That is the part I was looking for more details on. I guess I will search up YouTube to see what I can learn.I installed a Curt unit, quite similar and there are great videos on YouTube that show exactly what's involved. The only tricky part is removing and cutting the under panel correctly, but not hard.
I suggest looking at the etrailer.com videos and instruction sheets.That is the part I was looking for more details on. I guess I will search up YouTube to see what I can learn.
Sorry using Tapatalk and I am not seeing your signature but that makes sense. I am not worried about seeing the crossbar I just don't want to see sloppy or unprofessional looking holes in the under panel.2017, see my signature. On a 2015, it looks like the crossbar will be visible regardless of what brand of hitch.
To do the hitch install on 2015 V, it looks like a large hole must be cut in the underside panel. It appears the hole would only be visible by getting down on your hands/knees to look or when the vehicle is on a lift. The crossbar will be visible..................I am not worried about seeing the crossbar I just don't want to see sloppy or unprofessional looking holes in the under panel.
Follow the directions as to size of opening and you should be fine. Just for clarity, the opening should be a rectangle, not a hole, which would be quite obvious. Once the hitch is in place, you won't even notice, as the hitch blocks most of the view.Watched Youtube videos and the project doesn't look too bad my dad and I will attempt this weekend. I really wish there were more tips to make the appearance panel not have to have a huge hole in it.
Just did a DrawTite on my 2016; I had ordered a Curt, but wanted the second hole that my van's DrawTite has, as it provides a place for a hitch lock (not a biggie) and does not need a strap to make a bike rack 'warranty approved' per Curt (biggie). I think the second point of contact, as well as the ability to thread a bolt and not just insert a pin, makes my 4-bike Thule rack more secure. May just be a mental thing.Anyone have install tips to install a drawtite hitch on a 2015 EX-L?![]()
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I suggest looking at the etrailer.com videos and instruction sheets.
I also suggest that instead of cutting out a rectangular hole in the plastic under panel, you try instead to cut three sides of the rectangle, bend the plastic out of the way during installation, and then bend it back, figuring out a way to have it not droop.
There are some comments in the reviews about that.
Sorry using Tapatalk and I am not seeing your signature but that makes sense. I am not worried about seeing the crossbar I just don't want to see sloppy or unprofessional looking holes in the under panel.
Watched Youtube videos and the project doesn't look too bad my dad and I will attempt this weekend. I really wish there were more tips to make the appearance panel not have to have a huge hole in it.
In contradiction to my post above, I instead cut a slot in the plastic fascia and slid the hitch flange through like a tab. While it makes threading the bolts on the driver side a bit more difficult, I hope you can see the improvement in aesthetics and function.Follow the directions as to size of opening and you should be fine. Just for clarity, the opening should be a rectangle, not a hole, which would be quite obvious. Once the hitch is in place, you won't even notice, as the hitch blocks most of the view.