Trailer Hitch Recommendation for Towing a Motorcycle Trailer with a 2019 Honda Odyssey  

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To tow a small trailer with your 2019 Honda Odyssey I recommend using the Class III etrailer # e98855 because it has a 2" receiver with the high weight ratings. These are over the ratings for your Odyssey so you will be limited by your vehicle instead of the trailer hitch.

For wiring I recommend the Tekonsha T-One # 118781 because of how easy it is to install and how reliable we have found the Tekonsha wiring to be. This simply plugs in behind one of the panels in your rear cargo area (see attached installation video). If your trailer only has a 4-Way then you can use the mounting bracket # 18144.

If your trailer has brakes, then in addition to the T-One you also need to install the Universal Wiring Kit # ETBC7. This comes with all of the wiring and connectors needed for a fully-functioning 7-Way. The 7-Way then allows you to install a brake controller. For this I recommend the Curt Echo # C51180 which is a small unit that does not require any hardwiring as it connects to Apple and Android phones via Bluetooth. Check out the linked video for more information on this controller.

To complete your towing setup you also need a ball mount kit like the etrailer.com # 989900. This kit gives you a 1-7/8" and 2" hitch ball as well as two ball mounts; one with a 3/4" rise/2" drop and the other with a 2-3/4" rise/4" drop. You will want to check out the linked ball mount article to ensure taht this kit is the correct one for your towing application.

expert reply by: Jon G

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