Dolly to Tow 2016 Honda Odyssey Touring
Question:
I have a 2016 Honda Odyssey Touring Passenger Van,and i would like to know how i can Flat tow it? the GVW is 6,000 lb it has 16inch wheels on it. Curb weight: 4,581 lbs Dimensions: 203? L x 79? W x 68? H If I cannot Flat tow this Van and i need to put it onto a Dolly what one would you recommend? If flat towed out on a dolly will i need to have some wiring done for the rear lights to work on the Van? If I need a dolly should i get one with Surge brakes our Electric brakes? My motor home is a 2006 Gulf Stream Sun Voyager. it is on a W 22 Workhorse Chassis with a V10 8.1 L
asked by: Brian B
Helpful Expert Reply:
I reviewed an online edition of the owner's manual for the 2016 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite and it does indicate on page 110 that front-wheel-lift towing, such as with a dolly, is acceptable. At this time we have no base plates to allow flat towing this vehicle and the manuals says nothing about flat towing it all-wheels-down.
Roadmaster's Tow Dolly with Electric Brakes # RM-2050-1 includes lights so you do not need to wire anything into the van when dolly towing it.
The brakes on this dolly will require you install a trailer brake controller like the Prodigy P2 # 90885 in the motorhome. This will require a hardwired installation using our brake controller install kit # ETBC7. The dolly includes 4-pole wiring but this will need to be replaced with 7-way wiring such as junction box 7-way kit # HS381-9000. This will plug in to the 7-way socket in the # ETBC7 kit to deliver brake signals to the dolly. Please refer to the linked articles for more install details.
I suggest checking your owner's since it might differ from the online version.
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
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Wiring Kit for Hydrastar Electric Over Hydraulic Actuators
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