2008 Honda Pilot Recommended Parts to Tow a Trailer With Brakes

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Hello. I have a 2008 Honda Pilot. I am going to be towing an 18 foot camper trailer dry weight 2900 pounds. Looking for a recommended hitch and what I need for wiring. The trailer has electric brakes, so I believe I need a 7 way connector.

asked by: Aden

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Expert Reply:

I'd be more than happy to help you get the correct parts needed to tow a trailer with your 2008 Honda Pilot! Here's what I recommend:

- etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98851
- Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C55336
- Universal Installation Kit # ETBC7
- No-Drill Mount # 18140
- Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller # RED24FR
- Wiring Pigtail # RED69FR

I've attached some installation videos for the wiring as well as a link to our helpful article on ball mounts so we can make sure you get the right ball mount the first time.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

I'd be more than happy to help you get the correct parts needed to tow a trailer with your 2019 Dodge Grand Caravan! Here are the parts I recommend getting: - etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98854 - Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness…

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Answer 2

There is indeed a Redarc Tow Pro Liberty plug-and-play wiring harness for the 2024 Toyota Tundra. For that we have the #Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness #RED49FR, which will plug directly into the port under your dash. To replace the broken knob you can…

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Answer 3

Correct, the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller #RED24FR will indeed still continue to calibrate without a trailer connected, but without the constant LED light. Per Redarc, if you just drive normally - even without a trailer connected - the…

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Answer 4

Although the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 #90195 and Primus IQ #TK90160 electric brake controllers are very similar they do have some key differences as well. For one the P3 is designed to work with electric and electric over hydraulic brake systems. The…

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Answer 5

The Hayes Energize III brake controller part #HA81742B that you referenced will work great on a tandem axle trailer that has one brake axle. That means your trailer has two assemblies which is perfect with this controller.

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Answer 6

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 7

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 8

I did some checking and the hub/drum we offer that will work for you is the part #8-430-5UC3. This uses the same bearings as the 8-415 and will be an exact fit aside from the fact this is a non-ABS setup and the 8-415 came in an ABS setup and non-ABS…

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Answer 9

I would be happy to help you set up your 2022 Toyota Highlander to haul your new travel trailer. The wiring harness you currently have controls your trailer's lighting functions only. You do not need to rewire your Toyota you just need another…

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Answer 10

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 11

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 12

If you are needing the hub and drum assembly then you will want to go with the Dexter Trailer Hub and Drum Assembly #8-201-5UC3-EZ but if you are just looking for an idler hub then you will want part #8-213-5UC1 instead. These come with the correct…

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