Recommendation for Wiring on a 2016 Honda Pilot  

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I have a solution for your towing needs.

Typically, the parts to tow a trailer would be a hitch, a trailer wiring harness, a ballmount and a ball. If you have a heavy trailer with breaks, you may need a brake controller and weight distribution.

Our first step is taken care of because you already have the Curt Hitch # C13146 which is custom fit for your 2016 Honda Pilot.

Next needed is to install wiring to transfer power from your vehicle to the trailer lights. I did some research and found out that # 118286 will work whether you have a factory 7-way or not, this will provide you with one. The Curt harness you mentioned # C56291 isn't a fit for your vehicle.

Now is the step where we evaluate what you are towing and what system will work for you. If you are looking to tow something small like a jet ski, I would recommend a ballmount and hitch ball like # AMSC2 and # 63845.

If you were looking to tow a larger trailer, then you would want to consider going with a weight distribution system. This will relieve stress from your trailer tongue and transfer it to all axles allowing for a smoother and more controlled ride. I recommend looking at our Stait-Line Systems like # RP66082, they are designed to prevent sway before it starts with their dual cam technology. When you have a trailer of this size it will most likely have brakes and that would mean that you need a way to send power from the tow vehicle to the trailer to apply the brakes. This is done with a Brake Controller. We offer many types, but I would recommend the Prodigy P3 # 90195 because it is a proportional controller that has a full display screen that will display errors in full text instead of having codes to decipher.

I have attached a Help article on wiring, ballmounts, and weight distribution for your convenience.

expert reply by: Jackie C

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