What do I Need to Tow a Trailer with a 2019 Honda Odyssey

Question:

I need to tow a trailer with my new van. What stuff fits? Its a 2019 Odyssey

asked by: Len

Expert Reply:

You're going to need a custom trailer hitch receiver and a custom wiring harness for starters. On your 2019 Honda Odyssey I recommend the etrailer.com hitch, part # 76170. I like how the receiver tube is all you see under the van's bumper and the cross tube is completely hidden. The wiring harness that fits is part # 118753. It's a 4-way connector and plugs right into the van's wiring behind a trim panel in the rear cargo area on the passenger side. I've linked the install details and videos on both the hitch and wiring for you to take a look at.

To complete the towing setup you need a ball mount with a hitch ball. To choose the correct parts we need to know how much rise or drop is needed in a ball mount to keep the trailer level when hitched up to the Odyssey. I've linked an article to help you find this by measuring. I've also linked our selection of ball mounts to fit the 2 inch hitch I recommended. Once you choose a ball mount you can find a hitch ball that fits it and you're good to go. An option that may work for you is our ball mount kit, part # 989900. It includes a couple of ball mounts and hitch balls to give you some vareity based on what you need.

expert reply by: Charles S