Expert Answers about Honda Odyssey

• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for Towing a Motorcycle Trailer with a 2019 Honda Odyssey
• To tow a small trailer with your 2019 Honda Odyssey I recommend using the Class III etrailer # e98855 because it has a 2" receiver with the high weight ratings. These are over the ratings for your Odyssey so you will be limited by your vehicle instead of the trailer hitch. For wiring I recommend the Tekonsha T-One # 118781 because of how easy it is to install and how reliable we have found the Tekonsha wiring to be. This simply plugs in behind one of the panels in your rear cargo area...
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• Concealed Trailer Hitch for 2014 Honda Odyssey for Bike Rack
• We have exactly what you need for your 2014 Honda Odyssey with a trailer hitch that has a completely concealed crosstube, and a bike rack for two bikes that is going to fit perfectly. Let's start with the trailer hitch for your Odyssey, and what you will need is an option from Draw-Tite: - Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76025 Only the receiver is showing with this hitch, so not only does your Odyssey maintain its clean look, but it also gives you better ground clearance...
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• Rooftop Cargo Box Options 2020 Honda Odyssey With Factory Rails
• For your 2020 Honda Odyssey, in medium capacity, we suggest you consider the Yakima RocketBox at 14 cu ft. and 38 lbs, # Y07192. In addition, the Thule Pulse Medium Rooftop Cargo Box at 14 cu ft and 34 lbs is a very good option too, # TH614.
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• Roof Rack Recommendation for 2012 Honda Odyssey
• The Thule # TH7503B-TH7504B AeroBlade Edge roof rack you'd looked at is an outstanding product that really looks as if it was installed at the factory, but since you won't be using your roof rack constantly, you might be a good candidate for a more budget-friendly option. The Malone AirFlow2, part # MPG216 would be a good quality, more reasonably priced option that is very highly rated by our customers. You can see a video showing the rack being installed on a newer-model Odyssey by using...
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• Recommended Ball Mount for Towing a Trailer with a 2019 Honda Odyssey and etrailer Trailer Hitch
• You are definitely on the right track! When we installed the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98855 on a 2019 Honda Odyssey we found that from the ground to the top of the inside of the receiver measured 14". When you subtract that from the 16" measurement you took for your trailer coupler that gives you a difference of 2". This means you are looking at a ball mount with a rise of about 2" (see attached picture). For your application I highly recommend the etrailer.com Ball Mount Kit...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2015 Honda Odyssey for Towing Jet Ski Trailer
• The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 76025 that you referenced is a great option for your 2015 Honda Odyssey and I like it for the same reason you do. This particular hitch does indeed have a hidden crosstube design so only the 2 inch receiver is visible, allowing for a really clean look behind the Odyssey (see attached image). This is a Class III hitch and it has a towing weight capacity of 3,500 pounds. I have included an installation video that you can use for reference....
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• Maximum Tongue Weight Capacity of 2019 Honda Odyssey With Trailer Hitch for Bike Rack
• The tongue weight capacity - or the most a bike rack and loaded bikes can carry - is going to depend on the specific trailer hitch. For your 2019 Honda Odyssey the best hitch to use for a bike rack is the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver # E98855 which has a tongue weight capacity of 525 lbs. The etrailer hitch # E98855 is the best option to use a bike rack because it offers the best bumper clearance with a distance of just three inches from the hitch pin hole to the bumper, as you...
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• Recommended Snow Tire Chains for 235/60-18 Size Tires on a 2019 Honda Odyssey
• I recommend going with the Pewag Servo RS # PWRS80 for the 235/60-18 size tires on your 2019 Honda Odyssey because these feature a drape-over installation, steel square links in a diamond pattern, rim protection, and a quick release for easy removal. The steel square links in the diamond pattern give you the best traction out there when compared to steel cables or square links in the ladder pattern. When I took a look at the online owner's manual for your 2019 Honda Odyssey it stated that...
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• Parts Needed to Tow a Trailer with a 2008 Honda Odyssey
• We don't have complete towing packages for vehicles but I can recommend the parts you'll need to tow a trailer with your 2008 Honda Odyssey. I recommend the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75270. It's a 2 inch, Class III hitch that's custom designed for your van. I suggest the Class III hitch because it will have higher ratings and be more compatible with accessories. Then the wiring harness # 118438 will provide you with a 4-way trailer connector. It plugs into a connector located...
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• Installing a Brake Controller in a 2009 Honda Odyssey
• Installing a brake controller on your 2009 Honda Odyssey will be different than a brake controller being installed on a 2011 Honda Pilot. As you have discovered there are no connectors under the dash for you to plug in an adapter for a brake controller. Your brake controller will need to be spliced into the appropriate functions on your Odyssey. If all of the wiring has been run for a 7-Way at the rear of your Odyssey then that makes your install much easier. For a brake controller like...
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• Kayak Carrier Recommended for Old Town Heron Kayaks on Yakima Y08107 Rack and Roll Trailer
• For a fairly economical way to transport your three kayaks on the # Y08107 Rack and Roll trailer, I'd recommend going with the Malone FoldAway # MAL38FR for two kayaks and the # MAL98FR for the third. I looked up your kayaks, and found that Old Town lists the weight of the solo as being about 40 lbs with a length of 9-1/2 feet and the tandems as being 60 lbs each with a length of 13-1/2 feet. The kayaks sizes and weights would be compatible with both the Rack and Roll trailer and the carriers...
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• Recommended 2 Inch Hitch Reciever and 4 Bike Hitch Mounted Bike Rack for 2016 Honda Odyssey
• The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver Class III - 2", # C13068 is a confirmed fit for your 2016 Honda Odyssey. This hitch receiver has a 350 lbs tongue weight rating which will accommodate most bike racks. The Hollywood Racks Road Runner 4 Bike Carrier, # HR400, is designed to work with all 2 inch hitch receivers so it will work with the Curt Class III hitch. The distance from the center of the hitch pin hole to the back of the upright bar is 10-1/2 inches. The hitch pin does sit under the...
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• Will Curt Cargo Basket # C18115-117 Fit Thule Evo Wingbar Roof Rack
• You are correct that the Curt Roof Mounted Cargo Basket # C18115-117 will mount to crossbars that have a maximum width of 3 inches. While 1/8 of an inch doesn't seem like a lot, this extra width on your Thule Evo Wingbars will indeed prevent this particular basket from securely attaching. The closest option we have available in terms of both price and size that WILL fit your Thule Evo Wingbars is the SportRack Vista Cargo Basket # SR9035-9036. This basket measures 66-3/4 inches long,...
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• Rhino-Rack Nautic Roof Kayak Carrier Compared to Thule DockGlide Kayak Carrier
• The Rhino-Rack Nautic Roof Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs, # RR571 and Thule DockGlide Kayak Carrier with Tie-Downs # TH896 are similar products from two different manufacturers. Each carrier lets you easily load and carry 1 kayak on your roof rack crossbars and fit round, square, aero, elliptical, and most factory crossbars. Both options are from manufacturers that have a well earned and solid reputation for quality products. My suggestion is to select what you think is the best price point...
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• Can 12 Volt Power Source for Brake Controller Install Kit # ETBC7L Run to Alternative Circuit
• The reason you want to run the power wire of the # ETBC7L up to the vehicle battery is because this is the circuit that the brake controller draws power from and you want it to bypass all of the vehicle wiring so as to prevent a short from damaging any of the circuits. This is why you can't use the circuit at the rear of the vehicle.
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• Which Cargo Box Fits a 2016 Honda Odyssey With Factory Roof Rack?
• There are a number of Thule cargo boxes which are a fit for your 2016 Honda Odyssey with a factory roof rack. I recommend the Thule Force XT # TH6357B because it is easy to use and install, has 16 cubic feet of cargo space and comes with locks to ensure your cargo is safe. If you need a cargo box with even more space, the Thule Motion XT, # TH629906, offers 22 cubic feet of cargo space, a weight capacity of 165 lbs, and a dual side-opening lid with a SlideLock system so you can travel...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch, Wiring, and Transmission Cooler for 2015 Honda Odyssey
• Starting with the trailer hitch for your 2015 Honda Odyssey I recommend the Draw-Tite Class III # 75270 because of its robust capacities (4,500 pounds towing and 675 pounds of tongue weight) indicating a stronger unit along with its simple installation process that just requires lining up the hitch to existing holes in the Odyssey's frame. I have attached an installation video on the 2015 Odyssey that you can use for reference. Then for trailer wiring the Tekonsha T-One # 118521 will...
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• Transmission Cooler Recommendation for 2017 Honda Odyssey
• For your 2017 Honda Odyssey the transmission cooler I recommend is the Derale part # D13503 which is large enough and efficient enough to do a great job prolonging the life of your transmission. It measures 11" Wide x 8-3/4" tall x 7/8" deep and we found that it works great on Odysseys like yours. The picture I attached shows it mounted on a 2014 Odyssey and the video I attached shows it installed on a 2013 model which will walk you through the same process on your 2017.
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• Will the Yakima SweetRoll Kayak Carrier Fit the Factory Roof Rack on a 2015 Honda Odyssey
• I checked with Yakima and the SweetRoll kayak carrier, # Y04074, is listed as a fit for the factory crossbars on the 2015 Honda Odyssey. I have linked a video review of this carrier for you.
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• Installing Firestone Coil-Rite Air helper Springs On 2000 Honda Odyssey
• Per the installation instructions for the Firestone Coil-Rite Air Helper Springs, part # F4138, the overload bumper inside the coil spring will need to be unbolted and removed. You will also need to drill a hole in the lower control arm when installing this system. I have attached the installation instructions for this system you can check out. Installing a system like the Firestone Air Springs will not increase the vehicle weight carrying capacity.
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