Towing an Airstream Sport 16RB with a 2019 Honda Odyssey

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I need to tow my Airstream Sport with my new 2019 Odyssey. Can I get the tow package aftermarket?

asked by: Alan

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From my experience the factory tow package on a Honda Oddysey consists of a hitch, trailer wiring, and a transmission cooler. In addition, you need a ball mount and an electric brake controller because the Airstream Sport 16RB has electric brakes.

The trailer hitch I recommend is the Curt, part # C13370. Since vans tend to sit pretty low in the back you probably need a ball mount with a rise. Look at our ball mount kit, part # 989900, that may work for you. To find out measure from the ground to the bottom of your trailer's coupler with it sitting level. Then find the difference between that measurement and 13, which is the measurement from when we installed the Draw-Tite on an Odyssey. If your trailer sits higher than you need a rise by whatever that difference is.

Since the Airstream has brakes the trailer wiring on the van needs to be a 7-way connector. The easiest way to install one is to start with a 4-way using part # 118781. It plugs in behind a trim panel on the passenger side in the rear cargo area of the Honda. Then add our # ETBC7 kit which converts the 4-way to a 7-way. Everything you need is in the kit. The install a brake controller in the Odyssey's cab. The # ETBC7 kit includes all the wiring you need to install a controller as well. I recommend using the ever so popular Prodigy P3, part # 90195.

Finally, I recommend the Derale Series 8000 transmission cooler, part # D13503. It's a fit for your Honda's 3.5L engine and should be installedso that it gets as much airflow as possible.

I've linked all of the parts I've recommended, as well as install videos on most of them and some help articles on towing for you.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

We have a really nice selection of aftermarket trailer hitches available that are confirmed to fit your 2019 Honda Odyssey. The biggest difference between an OEM hitch and most aftermarket units is that a factory hitch will typically be a bit more…

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Answer 2

The tongue weight of a trailer depends on the size of the trailer and how it is loaded. Typically, the tongue weight is 10 to 15 percent of the weight of the trailer in its fully loaded ready-to-tow condition. You can use a tongue weight scale like…

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With a minivan, the hitch tongue weight clearance and its ground clearance are the two main things you'll need to contend with regarding using hitch mounted accessories. The Curt Class III receiver, part #C64NR features a crossbar that is mainly…

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I do agree that the Tekonsha Wiring harnesses are the way to go. They tend to be the longest lived of the harnesses we offer, but the #118753 and #118781 for your 2022 Honda Odyssey definitely make it a little confusing. However, I am here to…

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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…

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Answer 6

Great question. Not all of our hitches for your 2019 Honda Odyssey are rated for use with weight distribution. The highest rated hitch we have for your vehicle with weight distribution compatibility is the etrailer hitch #e98855. This hitch has a…

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I'm sorry to hear that. As for the questions you have we can get some good solutions for you. For hitches the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e98855 is a good choice. It has a 525 pound tongue weight rating and a 3500 lb. gross trailer…

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Answer 8

There was a big enough change between the 2017 and 2018 Honda Odysseys that Tekonsha and the other trailer wiring manufacturers had to come up with a new design. That means that the kit you have from your 2015 model would not fit and you'd need…

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The biggest difference between the Curt Trailer Hitches, #C64NR and the etrailer #e98855, is the #C64NR hitch sits up closer to the bumper which will give you a little more clearance between the bottom of the hitch and the ground. The Curt #C64NR is…

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I recommend using the Anti-Rattle Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock #63232, this lock utilizes the spring and threaded block on the inside of the ball mount or accessory and the pin is threaded to secure with a socket or wrench to pull the shank from the…

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To tow a trailer with electric brakes on the 2020 Honda Odyssey you will need a hitch, wiring, brake controller, lock, ball mount and ball. I have attached my recommendations below. Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch part #76170 is a concealed cross…

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There are currently three trailer wiring harnesses available for your 2019 Honda Odyssey; the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part #C56382, the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with Upgraded part #118781, and the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with…

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