Determining If 2011 Honda pilot EX-L is Tow Ready

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Determine if 2011 Honda pilot EX-L is Tow Ready How do I determine this?

asked by: Jon B

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Your 2011 Honda Pilot EX-L will be tow ready if you have a trailer hitch, trailer wiring harness, and ball mount. If your trailer has electric brakes you will also need a brake controller to be tow ready.

If you have a trailer with a 4-way plug, then I recommend the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118491 for your vehicle wiring harness if you don't already have one. If you want a 7-way connection and don't already have it, then I recommend the Tekonsha OEM Replacement Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector # 118253. Then if you need to add an electric brake controller, I recommend the # 3070-P wiring harness and the # 90195.

If you need a ball mount, I recommend the etrailer.com Ball Mount Kit # 989900 which will give you different rise or drop options and hitch ball size options. I've attached a video to assist.

Your vehicle has a towing capacity between 3,500 and 4,500 lbs. Your owners manual and Sticker inside your Driver's door jamb will help you determine your specific vehicle's capacity.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

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 2

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 3

Yes, it is! Honda and other manufacture's like to leave the fuses out of new vehicles that do not come with a functional towing package to save on costs. You can verify if you're missing the fuses by checking your fuse box but I am pretty…

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Answer 4

To add a hitch to your 2024 Honda Pilot, I recommend the etrailer item #e27KR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Honda with included hardware. I really like the etrailer hitch item #e27KR because it installs behind your rear bumper cover and…

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Answer 5

You are correct there are dramatic differences in the trailer wiring for your 2011 Pilot. I called my contact at Tekonsha and asked about your vehicle. If you are wanting a 4-way trailer connector on your Pilot you can use part #118491. There is no…

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Answer 6

You did quite a bit of troubleshooting and homework on this so I commend you for that! Since it's not the relays, the fuses, or the trailer wiring that basically leaves the converter box of the wiring kit. Which you can test that with a circuit…

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Answer 7

Depending on how far they cut back at the factory tow package, you may be able to just a 7-Way plug like part #C55774. If they just cut off the 7-way plug but not the OEM connector port under the bumper this will work. I have attached a photo of what…

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Answer 8

If you do not have the factory tow package on your vehicle, or you only want to install a 4-Way connector, you can use the T-One Connector with Upgraded Circuit Protected ModuLite, #118491, to provide a 4-Way connector at the rear of your vehicle.…

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Answer 9

It sounds as if there may be a blown taillight fuse or you may have one of the fuses or a relay installed in the wrong position on your 2009 Honda Pilot, after installing the #118491 T-One connector. I would start out checking the taillight fuses in…

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Answer 10

According to my research the CellTech trailers looked to have vertical etrack installed directly to the walls, but since you're trailer has the honeycomb paneling that isn't solid all the way through you'll need to install some studs to…

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