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  • Parts Needed to Tow a Trailer with a 2008 Honda Odyssey
  • We don't have complete towing packages for vehicles but I can recommend the parts you'll need to tow a trailer with your 2008 Honda Odyssey. I recommend the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75270. It's a 2 inch, Class III hitch that's custom designed for your van. I suggest the Class III hitch because it will have higher ratings and be more compatible with accessories. Then the wiring harness # 118438 will provide you with a 4-way trailer connector. It plugs into a connector located...
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  • Parts Needed to Tow Trailer with 2006 Honda Odyssey
  • I have listed the parts you will need for your 2006 Honda Odyssey to complete your towing setup for towing a travel trailer with trailer brakes. For a brake controller I recommend Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Brake Controller, # 90195. This is one of our most popular brake controllers and the easiest to use and setup. To wire the Prodigy brake controller on your 2006 Honda Odyssey you will need to have a 4-Pole trailer connector on your vehicle. Then, you will have to hardwire the brake controller...
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  • What Parts Are Needed To Tow A 1997 Honda Civic With A RV
  • Since you already have the tow bar the other items you will need are the base plates, safety cables, and light kit to tow your vehicle behind a RV. If your tow bar does not have the support bar that goes from side to side and attaches to the two tow bar arms you will need to use the Roadmaster Quick Disconnect Tow Bar Base Assembly # 910021-00. This will attach to the tow bar and connect the tow bar to the base plates on your vehicle. The base plate kit you will need for your 1997 Honda...
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  • What Hardware Is Needed To Mount The ARB 813402 Awning To A 2019 Honda Odyssey?
  • I did a little research on your ARB 813402 awning, and I was able to find out that you can use the Replacement M6x35 Square Head Bolt for Thule OutRide, ProRide, ProRide XT, UpRide Bike Racks # TH33RV with the washer # 951-1016-54. I wasn't able to find a definitive length of bolt you'd need, however if # TH33RV is too long you can just cut the bolt down to meet your needs. Finally, I also recommend using some blue medium strength Loctite like the # LT37614 to keep everything secure.
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  • Roof Rack, Cargo Carrier, Awning, And Bike Rack Options For A 2019 Honda Odyssey EX-L
  • Great choice going with the Thule WingBar Edge Crossbar # TH89RE, with the Edge Raised Rail Feet for Thule Edge Crossbars - Raised, Factory Side Rails # TH69SC on your 2019 Honda Odyssey! As far as all the hardware you need to install all the various roof mounted accessories that you mention, it will be included with the items you purchase, so you won't need to worry about purchasing it separate. Since you mentioned you're interested in adding an awning, the Thule Overcast Awning # TH8002AW604...
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  • Reccommended Roof Rack System For A 2008 Honda Odyssey
  • When it comes to installing a roof rack system on your 2008 Honda Odyssey, I recommend The Rhino Rack Roof Bar System this kit includes: Rhino-Rack Vortex Aero Crossbars-Aluminum-Black-46 inches Long - Qty 2 # RRVA118B-2 Rhino-Rack SX Series Legs Qty 4 # RRSX100 This system has a sleek, low-profile and has a elliptical crossbar shape that helps to create an extremely aerodynamic system. The weight capacity of this system is 165 pounds. We carry a number of trailers that would work for...
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  • Roof Rack Recommendation for Thule Hullavator on 2011 Honda Odyssey Raised Rails
  • I recommend using the Thule WingBar Evo system on the raised rails you have on your 2011 Honda Odyssey, which includes the following parts: 60" WingBar Evo Crossbars - Black # TH711520 or Silver # TH711500 Evo Raised Rail Feet - # TH710401 Lock Core Kit - # TH450400 (optional) This has been confirmed to work with the Hullavator Pro Kayak Carrier # TH898 directly by Thule so you can be confident that the parts will work together. This can be installed using the clamp-on or track-mount...
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  • Recommended Hitch and Wiring Harness for a 2016 Honda Odyssey
  • I would be happy to set up your 2016 Honda Odyssey to tow your Casita Travel Trailer. You're going to need a hitch, ball mount, a couple of wiring harnesses, brake controller, and the requested transmission cooler. Unless your van already has a 7-way connector you will need the two wiring harnesses to not only control your trailer's lighting functions but also the brakes. I have linked installation videos for most of the components I have recommended so you can understand the installation...
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  • Best Hitch for Ground Clearance on 2013 Honda Odyssey
  • Generally speaking, a hitch with a concealed cross tube is going to provide for a bit better ground clearance than a hitch that does not; concealed cross tube hitches will almost always mount behind the bumper, requiring removal. The EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2" # 306-X7253 provides the best ground clearance of any of the hitches available for your 2013 Honda Odyssey with 14" from the top of the receiver tube to the ground. It also doesn't protrude...
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  • What is Needed to Install a 90885 Prodigy P2 Brake Controller on a 2007 Honda Odyssey
  • Yes, the Tow Ready T-One Harness, part # 118438, is designed to fit your 2007 Honda Odyssey and will provide the same functions as the factory harness. If you already have a functioning factory Honda wiring harness, you really do not have to replace it. What you will need to add is a 7-Way trailer wiring connector using a kit like part # ETBC7. I've linked you to a video showing this very brake controller being installed in a 2008 Honda Odyssey. The procedure shown would be identical...
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  • Can I Use Tee To Ensure That Both Air Bags # AL60815 Are Adjusted At The Same Time
  • When installing the Air Lift 1000 Air Helper Springs # AL60815 onto your 2012 Honda Odyssey it comes with a plastic tee that will air them up at the same time so there will be no issues and will not void the warranty. You can upgrade the plastic tee by using the Air Lift Union Tee # AL21838 to ensure that both air bags are adjusted at the same time and also has a better construction. It will not void the warranty either. I also recommend installing the Air Lift Load Controller II Compressor...
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  • Which Rubber Adjusters to Use with Cable Tire Chains on a 2011 Honda Odyssey with 235/65-17 Tires
  • For a 17 inch wheel you would need adjusters # PW99. They will install the same way as the PW100. Also be sure to check your Odyssey owners manual for specific information on the use of chains. I have also included a link to our FAQ article on tire chains for you to view.
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  • Recommended Hitch for VelociRAX 5 Bike Rack on 2012 Honda Odyssey
  • From what little I was able to learn about the VelociRAX 5 bike rack on their website, the rack is compatible with a 2 inch hitch that has a tongue weight capacity of at least 500 lbs, and the Draw-Tite # 75270 Class III hitch meets both those parameters, so you're good there. However, might I make a suggestion? Instead of the # 75270, you might consider the # 76025 instead due to its greater ground clearance and because it isn't recessed under the vehicle as far. The hitch will be more...
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  • Recommended Ramps to Load Electric Scooter on Everthere Sport X300 Cargo Carrier
  • I may have a solution for you, but we don't have anything designed specifically for your Everthere Sport X300 cargo carrier. You could make the Erickson Arched Loading Ramp Set - Center Fold - Steel - 80" Long x 11" Wide - 1,600 lbs # EM07464-2 work for this application, which is a folding ramp set with slip resistant rubber tipped ends, that'll provide you with a secure connection to the cargo basket to load your scooter. These ramps are light weight at 25-lbs each and at 11" wide (for...
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  • 7-Way Trailer Connector and Brake Controller Wiring for a 2010 Honda Odyssey
  • First, you are correct, a 4-Way trailer connector only controls lighting functions. But when combined with the 4 and 7 Way Installation Kit, # ETBC7, it will provide a 7-Way trailer connector at the rear of the vehicle. Having a 4-Way or installing one makes the installation of the ETBC7 much easier because the 4-Way just plugs into the back of the ETBC7, reducing the amount of wires that need to be hardwired. So to install the brake controller in your 2010 Honda Odyssey, you will just...
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  • Recommended Trailer Wiring and Hitch Mount Cargo Carrier for a 2018 Honda Odyssey
  • The wiring kit that I recommend and is a confirmed fit for your 2018 Honda Odyssey is the Vehicle Wiring Harness Kit with 4 Pole Trailer Connector # C59496. This will need to be spliced into the wiring that is behind your tail light housing and then a 12V power wire run up to your battery. If you do not already have a cargo carrier then I recommend going with the 20x59 Curt Cargo Carrier for 2" Hitches # C18151 which is one of our most popular cargo carriers. It will fit in a 2 inch trailer...
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  • Hitch, Wiring and Ball Mount to Equip 2003 Honda Odyssey and 2015 Toyota Prius for Towing
  • We can help you get your two vehicles, the 2003 Honda Odyssey and the 2015 Toyota Prius, ready to tow your Yakima Rack-and-Roll trailer, whether it is the 66-inch model # Y08106 or the 78-inch model # Y08107. Let's start with hitches for the cars. For your 2003 Honda Odyssey both 2-inch and 1-1/4-inch hitches are offered. To keep things simple and compatible with the Prius I suggest the 1-1/4-inch Class II hitch # C12031 which offers no-drill installation; it comes with all required...
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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 Get a 2000 Honda Odyssey Ready to Tow
  • To get your 2000 Honda Odyssey ready to tow a trailer you will need a trailer hitch receiver, ball mount, hitch ball, and trailer wiring. For a hitch receiver I recommend going with the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75270 which is a Class III receiver with a 2 inch receiver opening. It has a Tongue Weight (TW) rating of 675 lbs and a Gross Towing Weight (GTW) rating of 4,500 lbs. When using a Weight distribution (WD) hitch the GTW is raised to 5,000 lbs. A great option...
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  • Recommended 4 Bike Rack for 2015 Honda Odyssey
  • I'll start off by saying that the only way you will be able to carry 4 bikes on your 2015 Honda Odyssey is if you've got a 2" trailer hitch like the etrailer # e98862; as long as you've got a hitch, you're well on your way. There currently aren't any trunk mounted bike racks that will carry 4 bikes. To carry 4 bikes I recommend using the Curt Platform Tilting Bike Rack # C18087 which is made from steel and covered with a heavy powder coating, so it will provide great protection from the...
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