Trailer Hitch Interference with Backup Sensors on 2012 Honda Odyssey Touring

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I am interested in installing this hitch on my 2012 Honda Odyssey Touring. I wanted to know the following: Hitch Item # 76025 Harness Item #118521 1. With the hitch installed insideinch the bumper space, it will be right next to the backup sensors. Will there be an interference with the sensor causing it to activate continuously. 2. The videos do not show disconnection of backup sensor wiring. Is that a complicated task or is the harness disconnect inside the bumper too? 3. On the wiring harness, it appears that the connector goes where the backup sensors are already connected in the fuse box. Is the T-One in line connector where I need to plug in the backup sensors so both works when utilizing the harness? Thanks for the help.

asked by: Theo

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Draw-Tite 2-inch hitch # 76025 is a confirmed fit on your 2012 Honda Odyssey. This and the other 2-inch hitch options for the car are shown on the linked page. The hitch I suggest over the one you referenced is the Draw-Tite # 75270. This offers a lower price, higher weight capacity and a substantially easier installation. It's cross tube will be visible under the rear bumper, but if that cosmetic difference is not critical, go for the # 75270 for the easier install. A video is linked for you.
The hitch # 76025 offers a more discrete appearance but at the cost of a much more involved installation.

The T-One wiring harness # 118521 will install as shown in the linked video but this has no interaction with the backup warning system. In reality, it is not the hitch that will potentially trigger the signals, it is the presence of either a hitch-mounted bike rack and bikes, or a loaded hitch cargo carrier, or even a trailer that is towed.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part #76025 is the hitch I had on my old Odyssey and I had no issues with it at all even with bigger bike racks or my boat attached. A bike rack would not cause any type of noticeable hitch deflection…

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Answer 4

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Answer 5

The primary difference is a matter of numbers. When installed, the Draw-Tite Class III #76025 will sit so the inside top edge of the receiver tube sits about 13 inches above the ground, and the receiver tube will sit under the bumper so that the…

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Answer 6

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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

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 9

To add a class III hitch to your 2024 Honda CR-V hybrid, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C13397. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your CR-V with included hardware. It is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. I really like this…

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Answer 10

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Answer 11

To me it makes the most sense to put a Bike Rack #HLY64FR on the flat towed vehicle rather than above the tow bars. Especially on heavy e-bikes as they are difficult to lift that high onto the rack, but also as it only makes sense to have the rack on…

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Answer 12

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