Hitch And Brake Controller Recommendation/Installation on 2021 Honda Odyssey

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I want to outfit a 2021 Honda Odyssey with an etrailer hitch receiver, a Kenosha P3 brake controller, and a 7-pin RV connector. What parts do I need to complete the wiring? I was looking at the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector - 118753 and the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires - ETBC7. Are those the right parts? Anything else needed? Thanks.

asked by: Gene H

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Let's begin with the hitch. Instead of the etrailer # e98855 that you'd looked at, I'd recommend going with the Curt # C64NR. The difference between the two is how visible they are once installed. The # e98855 will be fully visible, the # C64NR will have a concealed hitch crossbar with the only visible portion of the hitch being the receiver tube and the safety chain loops. This provides a much better appearance.

You've nailed it with the products needed to add a brake controller. You'll need the Tekonsha P3, part # 90195, either the # 118781 or the # 118753 trailer wiring harness and the # ETBC7 install kit. To determine which of the two wiring harnesses you need, check out the fuse panel in the driver's side wall of the cargo area. Look at fuse location 10,11 and 12. If those fuse locations DO NOT have the metal pins in them to accept a fuse, then you'll need to use the # 118753 harness. If they do, use the # 118781.

You'll also need a ball mount like # 2753 and a # 19260 for a 1-7/8 or # 63845 for a 2 inch trailer ball.

I've linked to install videos for the hitch I recommended, both wiring harnesses and for the Tekonsha P3 brake controller.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

The biggest difference between the Curt Trailer Hitches, #C64NR and the etrailer #e98855, is the #C64NR hitch sits up closer to the bumper which will give you a little more clearance between the bottom of the hitch and the ground. The Curt #C64NR…

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Answer 2

For a fairly economical way to transport your three kayaks on the #Y08107 Rack and Roll trailer, I'd recommend going with the Malone FoldAway #MAL38FR for two kayaks and the #MAL98FR for the third. I looked up your kayaks, and found that Old Town…

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Answer 3

The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13370 and Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch receiver #76170 are both good choices for your 2022 Honda Odyssey. They are both Class III hitches with a tongue weight capacity of 525 lbs, which will be the maximum they can hold…

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Answer 4

The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #C64NR and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver part #e98855 are both fits for a 2019 Honda Odyssey (All Models). I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver because it will be more hidden once installed. In regard…

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Answer 5

We have installed all three of those trailer hitches on a 2022 Honda Odyssey, and we found that two of them were tied for the best bumper clearance - 3 inches from hitch pin hole to edge of bumper (see photo below). Those two hitches are the Curt and…

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Answer 6

The Malone Dual Purpose Hitch Receiver, part #MPG544 will work as a rise for your hitch. However, you'll reduce the tongue weight capacity of the hitch by 50%, dropping your total capacity from 525 pounds with the Curt Class III, part #C64NR down…

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Answer 7

Both hitches would share the same 525 lb tongue weight/3500 lb towing GTW towing capacity, but the similarities would end there. The Curt #C64NR is a concealed design, meaning that the majority of the hitch would be concealed behind the Odyssey's…

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Answer 8

The Thule #TH9027XT Apex Swing and the Curt Class III #C64NR hitch will work perfectly with your 2020 Honda Odyssey. When the distance the hitch receiver is recessed under the vehicle is compared to the necessary clearance between the bumper and the…

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Answer 9

There are two trailer hitches with a hidden crosstube that fit your 2020 Honda Odyssey, the EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver #306-X7372 and Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C64NR. Between these two, I highly recommend the Curt hitch because it is…

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Answer 10

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 11

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 12

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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