Comparing Curt and Tekonsha 7-way Connector Wiring Harness For 2021 Honda Pilot
Question:
I am looking for a 7-way connector to install in my 2021 Honda Pilot. I see there is a curt and tekonsha option. Which one should I go with?
asked by: Billy J
Expert Reply:
You are correct that for your 2021 Honda Pilot there are two 7-way connector options for you, the Curt # CU86FR and Tekonsha # 118286.
Between these two options I recommend going with the Tekonsha # 118286 as in our experiences the Tekonsha harnesses hold up better over time and tend to be more reliable. This harness plugs into a factory connector behind the driver side trim panel in the rear cargo area of your Pilot making it a very easy connector to get installed.
If you do not already have a trailer hitch receiver then I recommend going with the etrailer Trailer Hitch # e98840 due to it having a hidden crosstube meaning once installed the only visible part of the hitch will be the receiver itself as you can see in the included picture, and since the matte black powder coat finish will blend in to the plastic trim on your Pilot better than the gloss black finish on other hitches.
To get this connector installed on the above hitch you will need to use a no drill mounting bracket # C57202 along with 7-way connector mounting bracket # HM48625.
I included videos of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.
Products Referenced in This Question
Curt No-Drill Bracket for 6-Way or 7-Way Round Trailer Connector Mounting Bracket - Long
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Wiring
- Mounting Hardware
- Brackets
- 6 Round
- 7 Round
- CURT
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- 7 Round - Blade
- CURT
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 900 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 8000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 900 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- etrailer
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Hopkins Universal Mounting Bracket for 7-Way and 6-Way Trailer Connectors
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Wiring
- Mounting Hardware
- Brackets
- 6 Round
- 7 Round
- Hopkins
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Tekonsha
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