How To Install a 7-Way Trailer Connector On a 2016 Honda Odyssey

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Good day, I have a 2016 Honda Odyssey and am interested in pulling a Palomino pop up camper which is close to 2000 lbs or so. This Palomino camper has a 7 pin connection, but I have been assured after research, speaking with the previous owner, and by looking at the tires themselves, etc. that there are no brakes on the camper. Ive been doing research on trying to find the best wiring, but Im coming up with that all of these 7 pin options need brake controllers, etc. even though I dont think I need all of that. I apologize that I do not have any pictures to send you at this time. I can send some if needed and at your suggestion. Do you have any suggestions or knowledge on why a camper may have a seven pin connector, but not have brakes? Do you have any simple wiring solutions for a 7 pin connection that dont need all the bells and whistles for a 2016 Honda Odyssey? I appreciate any help!

asked by: Scott Y

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I have exactly what you need to add a 7-way trailer connector to a 2016 Honda Odyssey. For this, you'll need to start with a 4-way trailer connector and I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 118521 which is plug-n-play. Then you can convert this to a 7-way using the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit for Trailer Brake Controller Installation part # ETBC7L. The 7-way is easy to install; just plug the two 4-ways in, ground the white wire, then run the black wire up to the battery but that's it. The pin needed for a brake output signal is present if you need it down the road but you won't be required to do anything extra if the trailer doesn't have brakes.

In regards to why the 7-way trailer connector is used, this is most likely because the trailer has an auxiliary battery on board that needs charged. If you don't already have a trailer hitch picked out, the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part # e98862 is what I recommend.

expert reply by: Conner L

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The #ETBC7 or #ETBC7L will differ from the Curt #C57672 in that these two parts both come with all of the wiring, breakers, mounting bracket and connectors needed to complete the job; the Curt #C57672 is just the 7 way connector without any of the…

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Answer 2

The parts needed and steps taken to install a brake controller, like the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 #90195, on your 2016 Honda Odyssey will really depend on what they are wiring for your 7-Way. If they have wired all of the functions then you will simply…

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Answer 3

On each individual electric brake magnet the amperage draw would be 3.0 to 3.2 max amps at 12 to 13 volts on 7-inch brake magnets and 3.2 to 4.0 max amps at 12 to 13 volts on 10 and 12-inch brake magnets. The max amperage draw for the brake magnets…

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Answer 4

For your specific application, you can simply connect the Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole Vehicle End Trailer Connector, #30717, and mount it with #18138. Since you don't need brakes, 12 V charging power, or reverse lights on the trailer the other wires…

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Answer 5

The only way to know for sure is to check your bearings. That being said, the most common 4-bolt configuration is a 4 on 4 bolt pattern, which are typically found on 2,000 lb to 2,700 lb trailer axles. The only 4 on 4 bolt pattern hub and drum…

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We do offer just the 7-inch hub and drum without bearings, seals, and races for hydraulic brakes but we do not sell the hub and drum for electric brakes without those components. The hub and drum assembly I recommend is part #8-173-16UC3. This does…

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You are exactly correct in that you can use either the Curt Installation Kit #C57186 or the Universal Installation Kit #ETBC7 to install a brake controller and fully functional 7-Way from the 4-Way you already have installed. These are both universal…

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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 harness available…

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Answer 9

When determining the amount of rise/drop ball mount you'd need the two dimensions you need are the distance from the top of the hitch opening to the ground and from the bottom of the trailer coupler when it's sitting level. The difference…

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Answer 10

If your 2016 Honda Pilot Touring has a factory 7-Way connector at the rear of the vehicle, then all you need to install a brake controller like the excellent Tekonsha Prodigy P3 #90195 is the Plug-In Adapter #3070-P. One end of the adapter will plug…

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Answer 11

The best brake controller we have for your 2018 Honda Pilot is the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller part #90195. This a proportional brake controller that has integrated safeguards to protect the vehicle/trailer and continuous diagnostics…

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Answer 12

Your 2018 Honda Pilot does not have to have the factory tow package in order to install trailer wiring harness #118286. This harness comes with everything needed to make the connector functional including the fuses to activate it. I have linked a…

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