Recommended Trailer Hitch and Wiring Harness for Towing Small Pop-Up with 2020 Honda Odyssey
Question:
I want to tow a small Coleman pop-up camper that weighs about 1000 lbs with my 2020 Odyssey. What hitch and wiring do I need?
asked by: Pete W
Expert Reply:
The best hitch alternative for you will depend on how visible you'd like the hitch to be. If you'd rather not have the entire hitch visible, the Curt # C64NR which is mostly concealed would be my recommendation. On the upside, this hitch offers 1-1/2 inches more ground clearance, which is important in a minivan. However, the installation is more involved and would require temporarily removing the rear bumper cover. If you're not terribly concerned if the hitch is visible and the reduced ground clearance isn't an issue for you, then the Curt # C13370 would work fine.
For a wiring harness, use part # 118781 and for a ball mount, # C45297 would work well for you. Your pop-up likely uses a 1-7/8 inch trailer ball like # 19260, but if you needed a 2 inch ball, use # 63845.
If you'd like to view some installation videos for the hitches and wiring harness mentioned above, use the provided link.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with Upgraded Circuit Protected ModuLite HD Module - 4-Way Flat
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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1-7/8" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 2,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 1-7/8 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 2000 lbs GTW
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2" Hitch Ball - 1" Diameter x 2-1/8" Long Shank - Chrome - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1 Inch Diameter Shank
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Tow Ready
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Curt Ball Mount for 2" Hitches - 4-1/4" Rise, 5-3/4" Drop - 7,500 lbs - Chrome
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- No Ball
- 1 Inch Ball Hole Diameter
- Steel Shank - Silver
- Drop - 6 Inch
- Rise - 4 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
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- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 525 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 525 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- CURT
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