Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation for 2006 Honda Odyssey

Question:

Good evening, I am interested in purchasing a tow hitch for a 2006 Honda Odyssey and would like to know which hitch would be the least restrictive i terms of ground clearance for steep inclines? I plan to initially use the hitch for intent for a bike rack but may eventually get a trailer. The trailers I have seen utilize a 4 wire system. Are the 4 wire plugs compatible with ettrailer wiring kits? Thank you.

asked by: Ryan S

Expert Reply:

On a low sitting vehicle like your 2006 Honda Odyssey trailer hitches are going to reduce ground clearance since they have to hang below the rear bumper. The Draw Tite part # 75270 is a confirmed fit, tucks right up under the rear bumper and would be great for towing or bike rack.

For trailer wiring you then would want the part # 118438 which is a confirmed fit and is the 4-way style of harness like you mentioned.

If you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900. It comes with 2 ball mounts; one with a 3/4 inch rise or 2 inch drop and one with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop. It also includes a 1-7/8 inch ball, 2 inch ball, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.

If the ball mount kit does not include a ball mount with the right rise or drop to tow the trailer level, check out the link I have included that explains how to measure to choose a ball mount to tow the trailer level.

expert reply by: Jameson C