Expert Answers about Honda Ridgeline

• Does Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera Fit 2012 Honda Ridgeline and How to Prevent Water
• Based on the replacement 7-way kits we offer for your 2012 Honda Ridgeline like the Tekonsha part # 118253 we can confirm that the Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera and Hitch Aligner System # HM50002 does for sure fit your vehicle. We've had a few people report that water got into the back of the camera and that using an RTV sealant they were able to keep the water out of it going forward. That's what I would recommend for you. I attached a review video for more info on this as well.
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• Options for Finding Stoplight Circuit to Use for Installing Camper Shell on Truck
• On your Honda Ridgeline there are two for sure places you can get a dedicated stoplight circuit and that is at the brake pedal switch wiring or at the third brake light wiring at the rear of the cab. Or you can use a universal stoplight switch part # RM-751000 which you'd install to the brake pedal.
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• Do I Need A Weight Distribution Hitch For a 2017 Honda Ridgeline for a 5,000LB Camper?
• While you are within the weight capabilities of your 2017 Honda Ridgeline without needing a weight distribution hitch I do recommend using a Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System # EQ37060ET. This will help to level your Ridgeline since you will be at the higher end of your weight capacity. That will ensure you do not get any diminished braking or light steering feel from the front end rising due to rear end sag. The hitch system also incorporates sway control for the trailer. This is...
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• Recommended Brake Controller for a 2019 Honda Ridgeline With Factory 7-Way
• The brake controller I strongly recommend for your 2019 Honda Ridgeline with a factory 7-way, that does not require any type of splicing or wire cutting or other type of complicated is the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195 with the Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3070-P. All you have to do is plug the adapter into a port under your dash and then plug it into the P3 and that's literally all there is to it. The P3 is the best option for you because it has the best display, lets...
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• Powered Retractable Tonneau Cover that Fits 2020 Honda Ridgeline
• Pace Edwards has one electric retractable tonneau cover with the Bedlocker part # 311-BLHA17A43 that fits your 2020 Honda Ridgeline. There isn't an UltraGroove or any other similar cover that has accessory T-slots on top of the rails for like a ladder rack though.
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• Could RockyMounts Truck Bed Track for Fork Mount Bike Racks Fit with Tonneau
• The only way the RockyMounts Truck Bed Track for Bike Racks part # RKY10993 could work with a tonneau cover is if the tonneau didn't have any portion of that needed to wrap around under the bed rails of the truck. If the cover was one that went on top of the bed rails that would be a good indicator that this could potentially work.
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• Recommended Towing Mirrors for 2022 Honda Ridgeline
• The only option for towing mirrors on your 2022 Honda Ridgeline are universal mirrors like the K-Source Universal Towing Mirror # KS3891-2. Unfortunately, there are no custom fit mirrors available. This is designed to fit most mirrors that are 4-1/2" tall to 11-1/2" tall. They require a lip or gap between the factory mirror and the glass. As long as the mirrors on your Ridgeline have this design these will fit. The # KS3891-2 has a 7-3/4" tall x 5-1/8" wide mirror face and uses rubber...
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• Is Weight Distribution Needed for Towing a Rockwood Hard Side Pop-Up Camper
• The first thing I would recommend is checking the owner's manual of your 2014 Honda Ridgeline Sport to see what it says about using a weight distribution hitch. In general, a WDH is recommended if your trailer weight is more than 50% of your vehicle's GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) or if you are experiencing rear sag and trailer sway. It looks like the curb weight of your Ridgeline is the 4,491 lbs you looked at, and the GVWR is 6,050 lbs. The dry weight for your camper is the completely...
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• Possible Mounting Locations for Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Control Knob on Honda Ridgeline
• The Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller # RED44FR is a great option for maintaining a clean factory appearance inside the cab of your Honda Ridgeline (not to mention that it also works extremely well to activate the trailer brakes). The options are pretty open as far as where it can be mounted, even in trucks like yours that maybe don't have a lot of empty space to work with on the dash. You could potentially cut out a new hole next to the factory buttons on the picture you attached,...
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• Roof Rack and Carrier for 2 Kayaks on 2008 Honda Ridgeline
• We have roof rack kits for both of the roof types that are available on your 2008 Honda Ridgeline. Those two roof configurations are either a roof with raised front-to-back side rails or a roof that is bare with no fixtures at all. To see the options for your roof style please click on the linked page; then click on the image of your roof setup. You will then see just the roof racks that fit your roof type. If you have raised roof rails then the cost-effective rack I suggest for kayak...
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• Does Pop and Lock Tailgate Lock for 2017 Honda Ridgeline Work for Lower and Swinging of Tailgate
• The Pop & Lock Custom Tailgate Lock # PAL8600 will prevent both the fold down operation as well as the swinging operation on your 2017 Honda Ridgeline when locked. You can see in the attached video that this works for both functions as it locks your ability to engage the handle. You can see this at the 7 minute mark of the video.
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• How to Secure Bikes in the Bed of a 2019 Honda Ridgeline without Drilling Into Truck Bed
• If you want to avoid modifying the bed of your brand new 2019 Honda Ridgeline then I recommend going with the Hollywood Racks Truck Bed Bike Carrier # HRT970 because you can wedge some lumber in the bed of your pickup and then bolt this carrier on it (see attached photo). This comes with a 9mm quick-release skewer and is small enough that you can mount multiple bikes next to each other depending on their sizes. If you would rather keep the front wheels on your bikes then another great...
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• Is an Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System Needed for a Honda Ridgeline
• Yes, there are benefits to using a Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System like part # EQ37040ET even on lighter trailers. For starters, lighter trailers tend to have more sway which the above system will help get rid of. The trailer although light can also still causes squat which creates a number of other issues as well such as poor braking, instability, etc. The Equal-i-zer will help push the weight from the rear of the truck to the front to minimize the squat and help you get back to...
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• Recommended Trailer Brake Controller for a 2023 Honda Ridgeline
• It sounds like you might be interested in a trailer brake controller for your 2023 Honda Ridgeline and if that's the case we have some great options. I recommend the Curt Echo Under-Dash Wireless Brake Controller part # C27JR since it just simply plugs in under the dash so there is no drilling into the dash or knocking your knees each time you get into the truck. It would make for a plug-in-play installation when using the Curt Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers part #...
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• Recommended 4-Way Flat Wiring Harness for a 2019 Honda Ridgeline
• If you are looking for only a 4-Way Flat connector for your 2019 Honda Ridgeline then I recommend the Tekonsha T-One # 118778 because it has higher amp ratings than the Curt option and we have found the Tekonsha wiring units to be the most reliable out there. This connector gives you the basic lighting functions that you need for a smaller trailer and can be mounted using the Tow Ready # 18144 and a no-drill bracket like part # 18140. Since you have a pickup I do recommend installing...
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• What Tow Mirrors Fit My 2019 Honda Ridgeline?
• I have a great towing mirror solution for you. Unfortunately, the CIPA Custom Towing Mirrors # CM11400 do not fit your factory mirrors on your 2019 Honda Ridgeline. However, we do have a great set of mirrors that do fit. For that route, I recommend the K-Source Universal Dual Lens Towing Mirrors - Clip On - Pair # KS3990. There are some benefits to this mirror that are advantageous over the # CM11400. Firstly, the # KS3990 mirrors come with larger overall mirror face dimensions of 7-1/2"...
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• Trailer Jack and 7-Way Cover for Jack on Travel Trailer
• We have a couple jack covers that were designed for electric a-frame jacks like it sounds like you might have. We have the Ultra-Fab cover # UF38-944020 is 12" x 14-1/2". Ultra-Fab also has # UF38-944026 which is 14-1/2" x 15-1/2". Then for a cover for the 7-way you could use the part # FA82-00-3315.
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• Tent Solution from Rightline for 2011 Honda Ridgeline
• According to my contact at Rightline Gear, they do not offer a bed tent compatible with the unique bed configuration of the Ridgeline. The closest fit they have would be the tent for the Cadillac EXT or Chevy Avalanche, but the tent would be WAY too large for your truck. You might consider a small, 2 adult pop-up tent, part # KE29TR that you might be interested in. It's dimensions are 7' 2" long x 4' 1-1/2" wide x 3' 7" tall.
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• Can Bike with Thru Axles be used on Thule BedRider Truck Bed Bike Rack
• Thule actually makes a Thru axle adapter for the Thule BedRider part # TH822XTR that you have with the part number # TH535SKR. The base of the Dirtbag part # DRT15 measures 1-3/4 inches by 4-5/16 inches and should not be modified or installed in any way onto your BedRider.
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• Availability of Hitch Adapter that Has Higher Hitch Opening without Cutting Capacity
• The only solution we offer that is very similar to a dual hitch adapter that does not cut the capacity of the hitch at all is the Curt # D210 which gives you a second hitch opening higher than the ball mount platform below it. I attached a picture that has the dimensions of this adapter as well as a review video.
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