Parts Needed to Tow Trailer with 2006 Honda Odyssey
Question:
Have a 2008 trail manor model 2720qb and 2006 Honda odyssey. What transmission/power steering coolant you recommend and trailer brake for my van. The trailer has electric brakes already.
asked by: Carlos Z
Expert Reply:
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 with the Brake Controller 7 & 4 Way Installation Kit, # ETBC7, to your vehicle.
If you do not have a 4-Pole trailer connector on your vehicle, then you will need to install the Tow Ready T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, # 118438. It plugs into the junction box in the rear cargo area on the passenger side. You will also install the included fuse into the the junction box to activate the port where the harness is plugged into.
Once you have the 4-Pole connector on the back of your vehicle then you will be able to install the Brake Controller 7 & 4 Way Installation Kit, # ETBC7, to your vehicle.
For a transmission cooler I recommend the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit, # D13501 (Check out the FAQ page on transmission coolers to the right).
For a power steering cooler use Derale 4-Pass Tube-Fin Power Steering Cooler - 8-1/8" Wide # D13212 .
These items will get you set up the right way to get started towing the trailer.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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Derale 4-Pass Tube-Fin Power Steering Cooler - 8-1/8" Wide
- Power Steering Coolers
- Cooler and Install Kit
- 8-1/8W x 5T x 3/4D Inch
- Quad-Pass
- With 11/32 Hose Barb Inlets
- Derale
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Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets - Class II - Efficient
- Transmission Coolers
- Plate-Fin Cooler
- Small SUV
- Standard Mount
- 11W x 5-3/4T x 7/8D Inch
- With 11/32 Inch Hose Barb Inlets
- Derale
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Up to 360 Degrees
- Tekonsha
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