Recommended Trailer Wiring and Brake Controller for 2019 Honda Odyssey Elite

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Hi, we have a 2019 Honda Odyssey Elite, well be adding the towing package soon, but the wiring harness Honda offers for the Odyssey appears to be a 4 pin connector and it looks like the RPod 178 camper well be buying has a 7 pin connector. We also will be needing a brake with this setup and Honda doesnt seem to have one of those. What wiring options would you recommend for this situation? Thank you!

asked by: Priscilla

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Expert Reply:

For your 2019 Honday Odyssey you can get the factory wiring harness for the 4-way or you can use the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with Upgraded Circuit Protected ModuLite HD Module - 4-Way Flat # 118781 which installs behind the driver's side trim panel in the cargo area.

Then to upgrade to the 7-way you will use either the # ETBC7 for most brake controller applications or use the # ETBC7L for the Curt Echo brake controller # C51180. This controller doesn't require any wiring into the cabin of your vehicle so this is my recommendation for your new Odyssey Elite

I've attached some videos to assist.

expert reply by: Jason S

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Answer 1

There isn't a plug and play option for a 7-way available, but we have the parts you'd need to complete the installation. You'll need to begin by installing a 4-pole trailer connector. There are two iterations of a 4-pole…

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Answer 2

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 3

There is a law called the Magnussen-Moss warranty act that states, in part, that if you install an aftermarket part on your car then it will not void the warranty unless that part caused the problem. So installing the trailer wiring harness, #118781,…

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The advantage of using a wireless brake controller like the Curt Echo #C51180 is that the Upgraded Wiring Kit #ETBC7L is what you'll need, and this kit only has the power wire ran up to the battery as opposed to having to route wiring into the…

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Answer 5

The auxiliary 12-volt wire that runs from the 7-way connection to 7-way trailer plug will supply 12-volt power from the vehicle to the trailer. The 12 -volt power will allow interior or exterior lights to run that are not wired in to the…

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

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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If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 9

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 10

There is a trailer hitch receiver as well as a 4-way wiring harness that fit your 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee WL; that said, we don't have any way to reference a VIN so you'll need to confirm if you do have the WL, which is the new model of…

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Answer 11

Hey Travis, congrats on the new 2024 Jayco Flight 284BHS! Your travel trailer looks to have a GVWR of 7,950 lbs so I recommend going with the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution w/ 4-Point Sway Control #EQ37121ET and pairing it with the Shank…

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Answer 12

Hey Jeremy, Typically with boat trailers the manufacturer will install hydraulic surge brakes because you don't have to worry about the water damaging wires like you would with electric brakes. That being said, if you use a heat shrink butt…

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