Brake Controller Recommendation for 2019 Honda Ridgeline

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I’m having a casita travel trailer built. My tow is 2018 Awd rtl Honda Ridgeline. The casita is a 2wire what do you think I need. I think a p3 controller a plug and play adapter and the adapter that hooks in at back seat and at 7way plug at rear bumper?

asked by: Monty

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First let's get your 2019 Honda Ridgeline setup for a 7-way and brake controller. It sounds like you might have a 7-way already installed, but if you didn't the correct kit would be the part # 118288 which is a confirmed fit for your vehicle. The brake controller I recommend is the P3 part # 90195 that you referenced. This is the best performing controller and also the most advanced so it will do the best job for you overall. It has a screen that can display full words, the ability to save presets, and has onboard diagnostics.

To install the P3 requires the correct install harness which for that all you'd need is the part # 3070-P and you'd be set.

Since you are having the Casita trailer built you'll need to make sure you tell them you want brakes installed on the axle(s) and to have a 7-way RV connector installed as well. They'll know exactly what you mean as this is a very common route to go. You mentioned it being 2-wire which I believe you meant in reference to trailer taillight wiring. This is totally separate from brake output wiring.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

For your 2017 Honda Ridgeline, there is not (as of February 2021) a trailer hitch available from any of our manufacturers. You will have to get the OEM part. We do have wiring harness options with a 4-way flat #C56365 or a 7-way #118288 that are…

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Answer 2

The brake controller that I recommend for you to use on your 2017 Honda Ridgeline is the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 #90195. This is one of the easiest brake controllers to install and use, plus it has received numerous positive reviews from our customers.…

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Answer 3

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 4

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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Answer 5

To determine the size of the hub assembly you need to purchase you have to determine which bearings are in the old assembly. If the old assembly has L44649 inner bearings, you would use the hub you chose #8-258-5UC1. If the inner bearings are…

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Answer 6

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 7

Even though I cannot comment specifically on the grease you used because I am not familiar with it, I can tell you the best grease for trailer bearings is a a grease with a rating of GC-LB, which just means it is made to withstand very high…

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Answer 8

The difference between an load range C and load range D tire in the same size is the capacity and psi rating. The two tires will still have the same dimensions and fit on the same wheel. The D rated tire has a higher capacity. For a ST175/80D13 like…

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Answer 9

It's very easy to install a trailer brake controller on a 2021 Honda Ridgeline. I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller part #90195 which comes with a harness that you could simply attach to the one that came with the…

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Answer 10

To determine the size of the brake assemblies you need you have to measure the depth and width of the hub drum on the axle like what you see in the picture I attached. The most common size is 2-1/4 inch wide like the #T4071600-500 that you…

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Answer 11

You do have the option to utilize the air brakes on your 2023 Freightliner Cascadia to control electric trailer brakes using the Hayes Air Actuated Trailer Brake Controller, part #HA100400C. However, we mostly recommend just using an electric brake…

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Answer 12

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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