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  • Recommended Wiring Harness To Install Trailer Brake Controller In 2021 Honda Odyssey
  • I can make sure you get the correct wiring harness to install a trailer brake controller on your 2021 Honda Odyssey. The best way to know if your 2021 Honda Odyssey has a 4-way trailer connector is to check the fuse panel in the rear driver side of your vehicle and check if the blue connector has a wiring harness attached to it or not. You can see the blue connector I mentioned at 2:52 of the Tekonsha # 118781 installation video I attached. If you find that you do not have a 4-way harness...
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  • Hitch And Brake Controller Recommendation/Installation on 2021 Honda Odyssey
  • Let's begin with the hitch. Instead of the etrailer # e98855 that you'd looked at, I'd recommend going with the Curt # C64NR. The difference between the two is how visible they are once installed. The # e98855 will be fully visible, the # C64NR will have a concealed hitch crossbar with the only visible portion of the hitch being the receiver tube and the safety chain loops. This provides a much better appearance. You've nailed it with the products needed to add a brake controller. You'll...
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  • Recommended Weight Distribution for 2008 Honda Odyssey Towing 2500 lb Boat Trailer
  • Based on the excellent information you provided, the the total tongue weight (tongue weight of trailer plus cargo behind vehicle rear axle) will range between 450-550 lbs. I will proceed on the assumption that your boat trailer has a straight, or pole tongue versus an A-frame as is typical for a boat trailer. If your boat trailer uses a hydraulic surge coupler that compresses to actuate the trailer brakes, you will not be able to use a standard chain-suspended type W/D system like the...
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  • Where Does the Fuse Install From Tow Ready T-One Wiring Harness # 118438 on 2005 Honda Odyssey
  • Sounds like you are looking at position #5 on the drivers side fuse box of your 2005 Honda Odyssey Touring. When installing the Tow Ready T-One Wiring Harness, part # 118438, on your Odyssey you will want to locate the fuse compartment on the passenger side kick panel, near the glove box. Open the fuse compartment and place the provided 7.5 amp fuse into fuse position #5 in the fuse box. Attach the fuse label to fuse cover in position #5. I am including a link to the installation instructions...
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  • Draw Tite 76025 On 2015 Honda Odyssey - What Is The Distance From Hitch Pin Hole To Back Of Bumper?
  • With the Draw-Tite Hitch # 76025 installed on a 2015 Honda Odyssey, the distance from the hitch pin hold to the back of the bumper will be 6-3/4". So this will not work with your bike rack. Instead I recommend going with the etrailer Class 3 Hitch # e98862. Once this is installed, the distance from the hitch pin hole to the back of the bumper will be only 4-1/2". Leaving plenty of room for your bike rack. I have linked our install video for the etrailer Class 3 Hitch # e98862 below....
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  • How Does 7-Way Attach to 2019 Honda Odyssey When Using Hidden Hitch
  • You can mount a 7-way under your 2019 Honda Odyssey with Draw Tite hitch # 76170 but you'd need to mount the 7-way bracket to the the lower rear bumper fascia. You'll want to start with a 4-way like part # 118753 and then convert to a 7-way with part # ETBC7 so you can install a brake controller like the Brake EVN # TK63VR. The # ETBC7 comes with self tapping screws that you will run through the bracket into the lower fascia of your vehicle.
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  • Is the Malone Runway Bike Rack for 4 Bikes a Good Rack to Hold Two Adult Bikes and Two Kids Bikes?
  • The Malone Runway Bike Rack for 4 Bikes # MAL82VR will fit your two adult bikes and your two kids bikes with 20 inch and 24 inch wheels. This is a great rack for cross country road trips because the padded hooks on sliding arms hold bikes securely by the frame. If you have an unconventional frame or really small children's bikes, you will have to purchase a Malone Bike Adapter Bar for Women's, Children's, and Alternative Frame Bikes # MAL82VR. Also, the 9 inches from the center of the hitch...
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  • Curt Echo Brake Controller Wiring for a 2018 Honda Odyssey EX-L without a Factory Tow Package
  • The first thing you will need for wiring your 2018 Honda Odyssey EX-L is the 4-pole harness. I recommend the Curt T-Connector, part # C56382. It has a relatively easy installation: just remove a few pieces of the rear trim panel and plug into the controller panel on the driver side. It also features a power converter which prevents overloading your vehicle's electrical system. I've included a video installation of this harness on a 2018 Odyssey. The Curt Echo, part # C51180, helps with...
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  • Which Vehicle Wiring Harness For 2019 Honda Odyssey
  • For your 2019 Honda Odyssey you will need the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C56382 which is confirmed to fit your vehicle and will give you the 4-way connector needed to tow a trailer. This will pair up perfectly with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # C13370. To complete your towing setup you will also need a ball mount, hitch ball, and hitch pin and clip which can all be found in the etrailer Ball Mount Kit...
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  • Hitch Installation Hardware Kit for Curt Class II Hitch C12031 for 1999 thru 2017 Honda Odyssey
  • I found your order from back in 2014 for the Curt Class II hitch # C12031 and I am pleased to tell you it will fit just fine on your new 2017 Odyssey. You will need a new hardware kit since hitch installation hardware is intended for a single use only. We offer part # RHK. All you need to do is enter that part in our search field and press enter. Then once on the page simply enter the hitch part number (C12031) and select the brand Curt from the menu tool provided. We will put together...
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  • Will Thule T2 Bike Rack Fit and Work Well on 2014 Honda Odyssey
  • Yes, the Thule T2 Pro # TH83JV would fit and work great in the Draw Tite Hitch part # 75270 which is a confirmed fit for your 2014 Honda Odyssey. I attached a review video that shows this rack.
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  • Parts Needed To Tow A Lightweight Trailer With 2015 Honda Odyssey
  • To tow a smaller trailer with the 2015 Honda Odyssey you will need a hitch, lock, ball mount, ball and wiring. If the trailer has electric brakes, you will also need a 7-Way plug on the vehicle and a brake controller. I recommend to use the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 76025 on the Odyssey because it will work well to tow the trailer and also give you a clean OEM look. It is a concealed cross tube design so the only part of the hitch that is visible once installed...
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  • Hopkins Agility Trailer Brake Controller # HM47295 Has Small Dot Light Always On
  • I spoke with my technical contact at Hopkins and it sounds like two wires may have gotten switched around during the installation of the Agility Trailer Brake Controller # HM47295. I recommend double checking your connections by testing the wires for function with a circuit tester, like part # PTW2993. From the information that I was able to obtain on the 2014 Honda Odyssey, this will most likely be your wiring combination: White wire on brake controller to black wire on Odyssey for...
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  • Hitch Recommendation for a 2014 Honda Odyssey for Bike Rack
  • For the price the best hitch for your 2014 Honda Odyssey would be the Curt hitch part # C13068 as it has the same capacities as the rest of the hitches but it costs less. I attached an install video for you to check out as well. Ground clearance with this hitch would be the same as the other hitches. The most popular bike rack we carry that has been confirmed to fit this vehicle is the Swagman XTC2 Bike Rack part # S64670. This rack has a ton of positive reviews from our customers who...
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  • Parts Needed to Convert 4-Pole Connector to 7-Way For Using Brake Controller on 2012 Honda Odyssey
  • With trailer wiring more wires allow more functions. Each wire on your current 4-pole flat trailer connector carries a lighting function. Stop and turn lights are carried on one wire for each side of the trailer (yellow for left and green for right) and the running lights are carried on the brown wire. The 4th wire, the white one, is ground and this ground connection must be solidly made to the vehicle's metalwork for any function to work properly. So this setup gives you 3 functions: stop,...
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  • Parts Needed to Add 5 Way Connector to Tekonsha 118781 on 2018 Honda Odyssey
  • Yes. This is possible. You can't add a reverse light circuit wiring directly to the Tekonsha # 118781 wiring itself, but you can use the Hopkins Adapter 4-Pole to 5-Pole Trailer Wiring Adapter - Shorter # 47515 to install one on your 2018 Honda Odyssey. You will need to use a circuit tester like the # PTW2993 to find the reverse light circuit on your vehicle and then splice in this harness to allow you to connect to the 5 way connector on your trailer.
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  • Recommended Concealed Hitch and Wiring for 2022 Honda Odyssey
  • For your 2022 Honda Odyssey I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit # 76170. From what we have found this hitch is the least visible. It has a concealed cross tube so you will only see the receiver hanging down below the bumper, giving it a factory look. For your wiring, the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with Upgraded Circuit Protected ModuLite HD Module - 4-Way Flat # 118781 is the best choice. The T-One connector plugs directly into existing wiring...
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  • 2022 Honda Odyssey Recommendation Between Draw-Tite and EcoHitch Trailer Hitches
  • Long story short go with the Draw-Tite # 76170 for your 2022 Honda Odyssey. It has the same basic design and function as the EcoHitch # 306-X7372 and the only real difference is the Draw-Tite is made of steel while the EcoHitch is made of a combination of aerospace-grade aluminum, steel, and stainless steel but it uses recycled materials which is where it gets the name "Eco". Attached is an installation video of the Draw-Tite on a 2022 Odyssey for you to check out. If you were planning...
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  • Transmission And Power Steering Cooler Recommendations For 2006 Honda Odyssey
  • The transmission cooler, I recommend is the Derale Transmission Cooler Kit, part # D13501. This is a Class Il cooler rated for up to 2,000 pounds gross trailer weight. I have attached a link to a helpful article about transmission coolers you can check out. The power steering cooler I recommend is the Derale Dyno-Cool Tube-Fin Power Steering Cooler, part # D12200. The installation for this cooler will be similar to the installation of the transmission cooler although you will be installing...
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  • Transmission and Power Steering Cooler Recommendation for a 2005 Honda Odyssey
  • Since you are planning on buying a transmission cooler like the Derale Transmission Cooler, part # D13502, I would consider purchasing the Derale Combination Cooler Core, part # D15321. This cooler can be used for cooling both the transmission fluid and the power steering fluid on your vehicle in one compact package, see photo at right. You will need to measure to decide if you will be able to mount the transmission cooler first. The dimensions of the Derale Combination Cooler Core are...
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