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  • 4-Pole Trailer Connector for 2010 Honda Odyssey
  • The Tow Ready # 118438 would indeed be the correct 4-pole trailer wiring harness for your 2010 Honda Odyssey. If you click the provided video, you can see the full installation of the wiring harness on a 2010 Odyssey. I've also linked you to the instructions for the wiring harness. I've also linked you to a listing of the other vehicle specific accessories and equipment offered for your Odyssey.
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  • Is Weight Distribution Hitch Usable on 2012 Honda Odyssey with Honda OEM Hitch
  • In order to use a weight distribution (WD) system on a vehicle its hitch must be specifically rated for it. This is usually noted on the hitch safety sticker where you will see two TW ratings, one for normal operation and a higher rating for operation with a WD system installed. If your hitch does not indicate it is usable with WD systems then you should not tow with one. It is possible that Honda simply chooses to not recommend WD systems because they do not want to encourage owner's to...
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  • Will Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier # 6502 Fit a 2001 Honda Odyssey
  • There is an important measurement you are going to want to take prior to choosing any hitch mounted accessories. On your trailer hitch, measure from the center of the hitch pin hole straight back to the distance required to clear the rear bumper. On Class III hitches we have installed on the same generation Odyssey as yours the measurement was approximately 5 to 6 inches. For the Draw-Tite cargo carrier # 6502 it measures 13 inches from hitch pin hole to the closest part of the carrier...
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  • Trailer Towing Mirrors for 2007 Honda Odyssey
  • The mirror you asking about, part # 11802 is designed to fit a 2007 Ford F-150. Unfortunately, custom towing mirrors are not available for the 2007 Honda Odyssey. We offer a universal fit clip on towing mirror, part # KS3891 that might work on your Honda providing that the existing mirror does not look like the one shown in the photo I provided. If this mirror will not work for you, I would recommend the Cipa Deluxe Door Mount Mirror, part # 11650. You can see product demonstration videos...
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  • Dolly to Tow 2016 Honda Odyssey Touring
  • I reviewed an online edition of the owner's manual for the 2016 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite and it does indicate on page 110 that front-wheel-lift towing, such as with a dolly, is acceptable. At this time we have no base plates to allow flat towing this vehicle and the manuals says nothing about flat towing it all-wheels-down. Roadmaster's Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes # RM-2050-1 includes lights so you do not need to wire anything into the van when dolly towing it. The brakes on this...
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  • Roof Rack For 2015 Honda Odyssey With Raised Side Rails For Kayak Carrier With Load Assist
  • Yes there is both a roof rack and kayak carrier with load assist that you can use with your 2015 Honda Odyssey with raised side rails. To get the proper amount of overhang your roof rack will need longer, 65 inch crossbars, and the Malone AirFlow2 will be perfect (and even comes in your choice of silver or black). This will allow you to use the Yakima ShowDown you mentioned, so here is exactly what you need: - Malone AirFlow2 Roof Rack - Silver # MPG217 or Black # MAL24AR - Yakima ShowDown...
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  • Is Car Top Cago Rooftop Cargo Box Water Resistant
  • The Car Top Cargo Rooftop Cargo Box # CTC-18S will offer some protection from the elements however it is not sealed tight or water proof. No cargo box is completely water proof. If you're storing anything in it that absolutely cannot get wet, such as electronics of any kind, I would keep them in plastic bags before storing in the box. If you're interesting in locking the box, the Master Lock Covered Solid Body Padlocks # 141T pair well with the cargo box.
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  • Yakima Skybox Will Not Open on One Side
  • It is very difficult to diagnose what the issue may be without knowing a model number and seeing photos but it sounds like the latch on the locking mechanism on your RocketBox may have somehow been damaged. I would need to know the model number in order to get you any type of replacement parts but if you have a Yakima SkyBox 12 Rooftop Cargo Box # Y07334, for example, the replacement latch is the Replacement SuperLatch Handle Assemblies # Y8880348. I can't guarantee it but I would be willing...
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  • Suspension Enhancements for a 2014 Honda Odyssey
  • The AirLift 1000 Air Helper Springs for Coil Springs part # AL60815 is not a lift kit but rather a suspension enhancement designed to aid in towing and other weight bearing activities. However with the airbags installed and filled to maximum psi on an unloaded vehicle, customers have experienced a raise over the factory ride height from 1-2". The raise can be attributed to the weight relieved from the factory rear suspension components which in turn puts less pressure on the coil springs...
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  • Recommended Trunk or Hatch Mounted Bike Rack for 2004 Honda Odyssey with Spoiler
  • I have just the trunk or hatch mounted bike rack for your 2004 Honda Odyssey with a spoiler. Check out the the Hollywood Racks # HRF2 for 2 bikes or the # HRF2-3 for 3 bikes. It will mount to the rear hatch, crossbars, or existing rails on your Odyssey. This rack has an additional upper arm piece that moves the top straps up and over that spoiler so no weight is put on it (since the spoiler is not meant to support weight). Check out the video of this bike rack I have linked for you. If...
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  • Will the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top Bike Rack Fit On a 2003 Honda Odyssey
  • Yes, the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top 2 Bike Trunk Mounted Rack, item # HRF2, will work on your 2003 Honda Odyssey. This bike rack would be an excellent choice for your Odyssey, especially if you have a spoiler at the top of the rear hatch. The top support arm on this rack routes the top straps up and over the spoiler, so there is no weight resting on the spoiler. I have attached a review video of this bike rack on a minivan for you to check out. This bike rack is also available in a...
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  • Using Trunk Mounted Bike Rack on 2007 Honda Odyssey
  • Thule does not recommend using any rear strap-mounted bike rack on the Odyssey, due to the fact that the rear hatch that the rack would attach to is not strong enough to bear the weight of the rack and the bikes. Hollywood Racks makes a trunk mounted rack that would work for you. Their Over-The-Top model is available in a 2 bike version as part # HRF2 or as a 3 bike version, part # HRF2-3. The rack is designed differently than the Raceway Pro 3 you're asking about. The Over-The-Top uses...
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  • Adapter Bar Compatibility With Platform Style Rack With Frame Hook
  • For your Hollywood Racks Sport Rider SE 4-Bike Platform Rack # HR1400Z, you can use an adapter bar to allow the hooks to better engage with a smaller bike. I recommend the Swagman Deluxe Bike Frame Adapter Bar for Women's, Children's, and Alternative Frame Bikes # 64005. This is an easy to use adapter that is at a great price point when compared with others.
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  • Height Of Thule Force XT Rooftop Cargo Box and Yakima SkyBox 21 Cargo Box For Garage Door Clearance
  • The height from the cross bar to the top of the Thule Force XT Rooftop Cargo Box - 22 cu ft - Black AeroSkin part # TH6359B is 17.5". So you are adding 17.5" of height on top of the cross bars on your Honda. The from the cross bar to the top of Yakima SkyBox 21 Rooftop Cargo Box part # Y07337 measurement is 16". If I were you and I was worried about garage clearance I would go with the Thule Vector Alpine Rooftop Cargo Box part # TH613501 which is a bit less cubic square feet than...
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  • Will Thule Tram Ski Adapter Fit Hollywood Racks Trailer Hitch Mount Bike Rack on 2012 Honda Odyssey
  • The Thule Tram, # TH9033, has only been test fit on Thule trailer hitch mount bike racks (listed on the Tram product page). Out of the racks that are on that list and still available, all of them have arms that are spaced closer together than the Hollywood Racks 5 bike racks arms so it is not likely the best fit and I do not recommend it. Going with a roof rack would be the way to go. There is currently only one option for a compatible roof rack and it consists of the following: Thule...
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  • 2005 Honda Odyssey Trailer Hitch Cargo Carrier with Ramp for Power Chair
  • The 30x50 Flint Hill Goods Cargo Carrier with Ramp - 2" Hitches # FHG77ZR is 80 lbs and when you add your son's 250 lb power wheelchair, you are correct that you will be at 330 lb combined tongue weight. Your 2005 Honda Odyssey is rated for 3500 lbs towing and 350 lbs tongue weight. This will work out fine on your mini van. I recommend the Erickson Ratcheting Motorcycle Tie-Down Straps w Long Safety Hooks - 1"x6' - 400 lb - Qty 2 # EM05710 due to the safety hook closures. If you...
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  • Recommended Ball Mount With Rise for 2015 Odyssey with Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch
  • Just to make sure we are accurate on the actual rise you may need, lets cover some basics. With the tow vehicle parked on level ground, measure from the ground to the top of your hitch receiver opening. Then, with the trailer level, measure from the ground to the bottom of the coupler. The difference between these hights will determine how much you will actually need. I have a diagram attached to this article showing how this process is done. I also have a video linked showing hitch height...
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  • Will Yakima SkyBox 21 Fit on Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty Roof Rack Crossbars
  • The max dimensions for a crossbar that the Yakima SkyBox 21 # Y07337 can accommodate is 3-1/2" x 1-11/16". The Rhino-Rack Heavy-Duty Roof Rack Crossbars # RB1250B-2 are a little too tall for that so if you want to stick with Rhino-Rack you need the Vortex crossbars like part # RRVA137B-2. If you let me know the year/make/model of your vehicle I can make a roof rack recommendation for you. The Rhino-Rack HD bars are much taller than typical crossbars so none of the Yakima boxes will work,...
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  • Will the Yakima 4-Bike Rack Clear the Spare Tire on a 1994 Jeep Wrangler
  • To determine if the etrailer 4-bike rack # Y02476 will clear the spare tire on your 1994 Jeep Wrangler there is one measurement that you will need to take. Measure from the center of the hitch pin hole straight back to the distance required to clear the spare. If that measurement is less than 9 inches then it will clear the spare on the Jeep.
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  • Will a Hitch From a 2005 Honda Odyssey Fit a 2021 Honda Odyssey
  • I have a solution for you, but there are differences in the frames between the 2005 Honda Odyssey and the 2021 Honda Odyssey, so the hitches are not compatible. If you need a hitch for a 2021 Honda Odyssey I recommend using the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III # C13370 since it provides you with a 2" receiver and Curt hitches are known for the durability of their powder coats, which ultimately helps prolong the life of your hitch. Using a 2" hitch also provides you...
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