Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2005 Honda Pilot

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What is the proper trailer hitch part # for my vehicle and wiring harness and extension bar?

asked by: James D

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I would recommend either the Curt Class 3 Trailer Hitch, item # 13328, or the Draw-Tite Class 3 Trailer Hitch, item # 75599, for your 2005 Honda Pilot, these are both custom designed hitches for your vehicle.

For trailer wiring I would recommend the Plug-N-Tow (TM) Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4 Pole Flat Trailer Connector, item # 43105. This harness provides up to 8 amps maximum taillight load for trailers with extra lights.

Listed below are some other items you may need to complete your towing setup.

Drawbar # C45010
Pin and clip # C21500
Hitch Ball # 19260 or # 19247
Hitch Lock Kit # 7683
Extender # HE06 or # HE12

Please keep in mind that using a hitch extender will reduce your hitch overall capacity by 50 percent.

expert reply by: Robert G

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Answer 1

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 2

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 3

There is only one difference between the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13176 and etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e98909 that fit your 2020 Chevrolet Colorado, which is the finish. The Curt trailer hitch has a glossy black finish while the etrailer…

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Answer 4

We can definitely get you set up. For a 7-way wiring harness for your 2024 Honda Pilot trailsport I recommend the Curt T-Connector #C35ZV which will plug in to the existing tow package connector at the rear your vehicle. I do also recommend getting…

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Answer 5

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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To add a hitch to your 2024 Honda Pilot, I recommend the etrailer item #e27KR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Honda with included hardware. I really like the etrailer hitch item #e27KR because it installs behind your rear bumper cover and…

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Answer 7

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 8

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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Answer 9

The trailer brakes work on a separate circuit than the lights. You have a couple of options to control the electric brakes on the trailer. One option is to use an air over electric brake control, #HA100400C. This unit connects to the air brakes on…

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Answer 10

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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Answer 11

If you have a vehicle specific wiring harness for a brake controller then that would indicate that you have a factory tow package and subsequently would already have a 7-way at the back of your vehicle. The universal 7-way connector #ETBC7 is meant…

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Answer 12

I recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller #RED24FR for your 2023 Toyota Tacoma with the factory tow package. You will be able to connect the wiring using the Redarc Adapter #RED99FR directly to the factory connector. We also have the…

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