Recommended Base Plate Kit for 2010 Honda Odyssey with Transmission Cooler
Question:
Can this base plate be used with a transmission cooler? Is there enough room?
asked by: Matt B
Helpful Expert Reply:
I do have an option for you, however the Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit # 1556-1 referenced in your question is not confirmed to fit your 2010 Honda Odyssey if it is equipped with the factory transmission cooler. The cooler and transmission lines would likely interfere with this particular kit.
If you do have the transmission cooler then I instead recommend the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX2251. This features a different design that allows it to install on your Odyssey with a cooler in place. I have attached an installation video that you can use for reference.
To flat tow your Honda Odyssey behind an RV you will also need a tow bar, safety cables, a lighting solution, a supplemental braking system, and likely a high-low adapter if you don't already have them.
For a tow bar that will work great with the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit and your vehicle I recommend the Blue Ox Alpha # BX7380. This is a really nice non-binding unit that features a self-aligning design for easy hookup. Safety cables are also included so you won't need to purchase those separately.
Then for a lighting solution I really like the Roadmaster Diode Kit # RM-15267. This will let you wire your Odyssey so that it accepts the basic signal lights from your RV that are required for flat towing. It includes a 6-Way connector that will mount to the front of the vehicle and enough coiled wiring to go from there to the 7-Way on the RV.
For a supplemental braking system I highly recommend the SMI Stay-IN-Play DUO # SM99251. This is a proportional system that will activate the Odyssey's brakes at the same time and with the same intensity that you apply to them in the RV. After the initial installation this system requires very little attention as you transition from flat towing to everyday driving (and vice versa). You will need to add the Brake-Lite Relay Kit # RM-88400 in order to prevent the Odyssey's brake signal from overriding the turn signal from the RV when applying the brakes during a turn.
Lastly you will likely need a high-low adapter in order to keep the tow bar level. I have attached an article that explains exactly how to find the best one for your setup along with a link that will take you to our available selection.
Products Referenced in This Question
Blue Ox Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Twist Lock Attachment
- Blue Ox
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Blue Ox Alpha 2 Non-Binding Tow Bar - RV Mount - 2" Hitch - 6,500 lbs
- Tow Bar
- Hitch Mount Style
- Telescoping
- Steel
- 6500 lbs
- Fits Blue Ox Base Plates
- Blue Ox
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Roadmaster Diode 7-Wire to 6-Wire Flexo-Coil Wiring Kit
- Tow Bar Wiring
- Splices into Vehicle Wiring
- Diode Kit
- Universal
- Tail Light Mount
- Roadmaster
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Roadmaster Brake-Lite Relay Kit for Towed Vehicles
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Light Relay
- Roadmaster
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Demco Stay-IN-Play Duo Flat Tow Brake System for RVs w/ Hydraulic Brakes - Proportional
- Tow Bar Braking Systems
- Brake Systems
- Proportional System
- One Time Set-Up
- Fixed System
- Power Assist Brake Compatible
- Hydraulic Brakes
- Demco
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Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms
- Base Plates
- Removable Drawbars
- Hitch Pin Attachment
- Roadmaster
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