Trailer Wiring and Brake Controller Recommendation for a 2015 Honda Odyssey

Question:

Greetings - Love your website, so many choices! Need help in narrowing it down. I just purchased a 2015 Honda Odyssey van to pull my 1800 lb pop up camper. The hitch is already installed on the van, but they installed 4-Flat wiring. The camper has 7-blade wiring, so I need an adapter and will need to wire in the trailer brakes. I will also need a brake controller, but when I search for one compatible with this vehicle, the only one I find is for a Honda Pilot. Can you provide a recommendation on which wiring adapter and which brake controller will be most suitable for my purpose? Im hearing impaired so email is more effective than a phone call. Thanks for any advice you can offer.

asked by: Lin R

Helpful Expert Reply:

We have exactly what you need to tow your pop up camper with your 2015 Honda Odyssey.

Since you want to install a brake controller, I recommend installing our Universal 4-Way and 7-Way Installation KIt, # ETBC7. This kit has all of the hardware necessary to complete the installation and to add a brake controller including the 4-flat to 7-blade adapter that you need. Keep in mind, this is a universal installation kit, so hardwiring is required. At this time there are no plug-in style adapters available for the Odyssey that allow you to add a brake controller.

I have attached an installation video of the install kit # ETBC7on a 2014 Honda Odyssey for you to check out. This will be the same for your 2015 model. I have also attached a link to the installation instructions if you plan on doing the installation yourself. Since the hitch tube sits under the bumper, we found that using a long no-drill bracket, # C57202, made the connector more accessible. This is shown in the installation video.

For the brake controller, I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3, # 90195, because it is the top brake controller on the market with many features like memory settings, customizable display, automatic leveling and many more. I have attached a review video of this brake controller for you to check out. Brake controllers are universal, so you can install any aftermarket brake controller that you wish.

A less expensive option that you may be interested in is the Tekonsha Primus IQ, # TK90160. This is another excellent brake controller, but has fewer features than the P3. I have attached a review video of this brake controller for you to check out as well.