Can I Use the Curt Discovery Brake Controller in a 2021 Honda Pilot

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Can I use this controller in a 2021honda pilot elite when towing a 2021 rockwood geo pro G19FBS trailer?

asked by: Scott A

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Yes. You could use the Curt Discovery # C84VV on your 2021 Honda Pilot with the plug and play adapter # C51392 to allow for an easier installation that won't require cutting into any wiring. However, the Discovery is a time delayed brake controller, which means that it applied the brakes with the same intensity and with a slight delay in response to the tow vehicle's brakes being pressed. I do typically recommend going with a proportional brake controller, which uses gyroscopes and sensors to apply the trailer brakes with the same intensity as the tow vehicle and there are some economical controllers that would work just as well and not break the bank.

I recommend taking a look at the Tekonsha BRAKE-EVN Trailer Brake Controller # TK63VR which is a proportional controller that will provide you with responsive braking that will help reduce some of the wear and tear on the trailer brakes. You can also use the # 3070-P to give you a plug and play installation on your 2021 Honda Pilot, so you won't have to splice into the vehicle wiring.

If you don't already have a 7 way connector with your 2021 Honda Pilot's tow package wiring, you will need one to tow a trailer with brakes; I recommend using the Tekonsha # 118286 if you need to add a 7 way since it's a plug and play solution.

I've linked a short review and installation video of this controller for you to check out.

expert reply by: Erik B

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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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The Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED24FR is the way to go over the Elite #RED44FR as you get the nicer functions of the Elite at a lower price. The Elite has the ability to be the more preferred proportional style of controller as well as a time-delayed…

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The best brake controller option to go with is one that activates the brakes proportionally instead of time delayed. A proportional brake controller will activate the trailer brakes at the same time and with the same intensity as the tow vehicle…

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Answer 10

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

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Sure thing, I will go ahead and list out what you need for your 2023 Kia Sportage to add a 7-way for a brake controller so you can tow with the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C94WR: - T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector…

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Hey Antoine, so the two kits you mentioned are actually really similar and honestly I would go with the part #ETBC7 if I were you. The #ETBC7L is basically the same thing minus a couple wires and breakers so you may as well get the kit that has…

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