Recommendations for Towing a Small Camper With a 2012 Acura MDX
Question:
Hello, I am inquiring about a hitch for my 2012 Acura MDX but want to make sure I purchase a compatible hitch along with a compatible wiring harness. The hitch we are looking at is item# 75614 and the wiring harness is item #C56038. Looking to tow a small camper around 2000 lbs. Also, we are looking for a temporary adapter for 4pin to 7pin adapter. If you could let me know my best options for my vehicle Id appreciate it.
asked by: Vinny C
Expert Reply:
You have found some great choices yourself. The Draw-Tite # 75614 is the perfect hitch for your 2012 Acura MDX. It is custom fit and requires no drilling. It will not allow you to carry a full size spare tire if you do have one. The Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole # C56038 is also the correct harness for your vehicle and will plug into the OEM wiring. We have great videos below on the installation of both of these.
For the 7-Way plug use Universal Installation Kit # ETBC7. The 4-Way will plug directly into this to make the complete install simpler for you. You also get all the wiring needed to run to the front of the vehicle for a complete install.
Since the camper will have a 7-Way it will most likely have trailer brakes. To control those I suggest using Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller # C51180. It pairs with your smart phone to allow you to use it with different vehicles and trailers. It will also reduce the amount of wiring you will need to install on the 7-Way plug.
For a safer ride I recommend using a Fastway e2 Weight Distribution # FA92-00-0600. It will help level your Acura so that the front doesn't become elevated causing light steering feel and diminished braking. It also will reduce the sway that can be caused when driving by wind and other vehicles. The last thing you want while traveling down the highway is that camper moving side to side in the wind.
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Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller - 7-Way Plug Mount w/ Bluetooth App - 1 to 2 Axle - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Hidden
- Up to 2 Axles
- Smartphone Display
- CURT
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 400 lbs
- 500 lbs
- Fastway
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 400 lbs TW
- 4000 lbs GTW
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- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
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