Trailer Wiring Harness Recommendation for a 2011 Honda Pilot

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How do I tell if my 2011 Honda Pilot has the tow package? I was looking at both units listed for the vehicle and dont know if I need the c56086 or the 118491. My Pilot came with a factory mounted hitch receiver and it has the connector under the bumper on drivers side but both installation videos I watched seemed to show the same connector. I work for a diesel performance website and answer inquiries like this everyday so I know what its like and appreciate the help.

asked by: Jeremy

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Expert Reply:

The final authority on whether or not a vehicle has the tow package would be a Honda dealer. If you give them your VIN they will be able to tell you for sure.

That being said, we have found that either kit will fit your 2011 Honda Pilot.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

Curt still does offer a wiring harness for your 2011 Honda Pilot but it's a 4-pole connector, part #C56365. We do have a solution for you with the 7-Way Tekonsha kit part #118253 and the 7-Way bracket #PK12711U (sold separately).

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Answer 2

You did quite a bit of troubleshooting and homework on this so I commend you for that! Since it's not the relays, the fuses, or the trailer wiring that basically leaves the converter box of the wiring kit. Which you can test that with a circuit…

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Answer 3

Which wiring harness you need for your 2011 Honda Pilot 4WD is dependent on what you plan on plugging the harness into. The Tow Ready #118491 and the Curt #C56365 are the custom fit harnesses that will give you a 4-way end to plug into typically a…

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Answer 4

The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #C56365 will not require any further fuses for your 2011 Honda Pilot. If you followed the instructions as outlined in the attached installation instructions, you will be…

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Answer 5

From your picture it looks like the damage is only on that one side so you should still be able to pull the cap off and finish the installation of harness #C56365. There is a little tab right above the white, red, and green wires in your picture that…

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Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 7

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 8

Yes, it is! Honda and other manufacture's like to leave the fuses out of new vehicles that do not come with a functional towing package to save on costs. You can verify if you're missing the fuses by checking your fuse box but I am pretty…

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Answer 9

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 10

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Answer 11

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 12

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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