Hitch and Wiring Harness Installation in 2016 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite

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I have a 2016 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite. I want to add a trailer hitch 75270 and wiring harness 118521 . Is there a lower profile trailer hitch that has minimal material removal and do the instructions for the wiring harness include removal/installing of the vacuum equipment?

asked by: Paul W

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All of the hitches offered for the 2016 Honda Odyssey Touring Elite, shown on the linked page, will install as close to the bottom of the bumper cover as possible. The Odyssey and similar vehicles like the Toyota Sienna have a low-slung rear end without a lot of extra clearance so all hitches designed for this vehicle need to have a fairly snug fit under the bumper.

Among the 2-inch options, there are hitches that have different installation processes. Draw-Tite # 75270 may require some trimming of underbody panels but its overall installation is easier than the 2-inch Draw-Tite hitch # 76025 which requires bumper removal. This hitch will have slightly more clearance at the corners when you are turning up an inline since its cross tube will be higher up, under the bumper cover. An install video for # 75270 is linked for your review.

4-pole wiring harness # 118521 installs in the rear of the cargo area (please see the linked video for this item too) but the written instructions linked for you do not mention the vacuum equipment.

expert reply by: Adam R

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Answer 1

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76025 does have a nice clean look on the 2017 Honda Odyssey. To add the 7-way connector, I recommend using the Curt Easy Mount Bracket for 4- or 5-Way Flat and 6- or 7-Way Trailer Connectors - 2"…

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Answer 2

The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #76025 referenced in your question is confirmed to fit your 2017 Honda Odyssey. It features a sleek, hidden crosstube design, but this feature does require more of an in-depth installation when compared…

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Answer 3

Although Tow Ready hasn't done an install on an Odyssey that's equipped with the HondaVac option, I was able to obtain some very welcome feedback from one of our Customers who recently installed the #118521 on his 2015 Odyssey SE with the…

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Answer 4

In order to install the trailer wiring harness #118521 on your 2014 Honda Odyssey with the built-in vacuum you would have to remove the vacuum, 12 volt power plug, and subwoofer in order to then follow the installation instructions. A trim panel…

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Answer 5

For a 4-pole flat type wiring harness to go along with the hitch on your 2016 Honda Odyssey SE you can use the Tow Ready #118521. This is a custom-fit powered taillight converter that will protect your Odyssey's wiring from any faults or shorts…

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Answer 6

Hi! I checked with Curt and the T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #C56378 will work with all models of the 2016 Honda Odyssey - the EX, LX, EX-L, SE, Touring and Touring Elite so you are good to go. If you need a…

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Answer 7

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 8

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 9

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 10

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 11

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 12

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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