Recommended Brake Controller and Weight Distribution System for 2016 Honda Pilot
Question:
have a 2016 honda pilot looking at purchasing the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller Part Numbers: 331-EBRH-ACCV2,TM75268. i am towing a 2009 forest river 192t dry weight 3765. additional weight added will be 500 pounds... we are looking for a weight distribution hitch with sawy what are recomandation
asked by: Jaime S
Expert Reply:
For your 2016 Honda Pilot, the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller # RED44FR is an excellent option. It allows the clean dash or console connection and is really well made controller that is really making a name for itself here in the US. It has the majority of the market in Australia due to its function and design and has just within the few years set up shop here in the states with this product.
If you have the factory 7-way on your Pilot, then you will simply use the Tekonsha Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Pigtail - Honda # 3070-S and match color to color with the controller. If you do not have the factory 7-way, then you will use the kit # ETBC7 to hardwire the connections and give you the 7-way trailer connection.
For your 2009 Forest River 192t, I recommend the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control # FA92-00-0800. This system will help control sway and will also help distribute the weight of your trailer over your frame to smooth out the ride and also keep your Pilot from too much sag at the rear. You will want either the 2 inch ball # EQ91-00-6080 or the 2-5/16 inch ball # 63840 for this application. You will also need a thin walled socket like # ALL643216 for installation.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Custom Wiring Adapter for Trailer Brake Controllers - Pigtail - Honda
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Wired to Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
- Tekonsha
more information >
2-5/16" Hitch Ball - 1-1/4" Diameter x 2-3/4" Long Shank - Chrome - 20,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 20000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Draw-Tite
more information >
1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket - 3/4" Drive - Chromium-Vanadium Steel
- Hand Tools
- Ratchets and Sockets
- Sockets
- SAE
- 3/4 Inch Drive
- 1-7/8 Inch
- Alloy Steel
- Powerbuilt
more information >
2" Hitch Ball for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 8,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 8000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Equal-i-zer
more information >
Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
more information >
Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 8,000 lbs GTW, 800 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 600 lbs
- 700 lbs
- Fastway
more information >
Product Page this Question was Asked From
Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Brake Controller - Dash Knob - 2 Braking Modes - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Dash-Mounted Knob
- Hidden
- Up to 3 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Redarc
more information >
Featured Help Information
Instructions
Miscellaneous Media
Continue Researching
- Article: Brake Controller 7- and 4-Way Installation Kit (ETBC7)
- Article: Brake Controller Installation: Starting from Scratch
- Article: Towing a Trailer? Let's Talk About Brake Controllers
- Article: Trailer Wiring Diagrams
- Article: Wiring Trailer Lights with a 7-Way Plug (It's Easier Than You Think)
- Article: REDARC Tow-Pro Liberty vs Tow-Pro Elite
- Q&A: What is Difference Between Redarc Tow Pro Liberty and Elite
- Article: 2005-Current Volkswagen Touareg, Audi, or Porsche Cayenne
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between a 4-Way and 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Q&A: Comparing the Curt Spectrum Brake Controller to Redarc Tow-Pro Elite
- Q&A: What is the Difference Between the Redarc Tow Pro Elite V2 and v3
- Q&A: Potential Brake Controller Harness Location on a 2023 Nissan Frontier
- Q&A: Which Blue Ox Weight Weight Distribution System for Lance 1475 Trailer
- Q&A: My Vehicle has a 4-Pin Trailer Plug, but Trailer has 7-Pin Trailer Plug