Recommended Hitch, Wiring, and Brake Controller for Towing Mom's Trailer With 2024 Acura MDX
Question:
I'm looking for a hitch, wiring, and brake controller for my 2024 Acura MDX. My mom says I should get them so I can tow her trailer around for her.
asked by: Mike B
Expert Reply:
Towing your mom's trailer with your 2024 Acura MDX will require a hitch, 7-way wiring, a brake controller, and a ball mount. I recommend the following:
-etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2" # e27KR
-Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C59236
-Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires # ETBC7
-Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller w/ Universal Wiring Harness - Dash Knob - Proportional # RED52VR
-etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs # 989900
The etrailer hitch is a Class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a maximum gross trailer weight of 6,000 lbs and max tongue weight of 900 lbs. This also features a matte black powder coat finish for a nice OEM look that helps hide dirt and dings.
The Curt wiring will give you a 4-way to power your trailer's signal lights. Once installed, the # ETBC7 will upgrade you to a 7-way so you can tow a trailer with brakes. The Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty mounts behind the dash with only the control knob visible. The knob controls the braking power and also acts as the manual override. The ball mount kit comes with two ball mounts, a 1-7/8" and 2" ball, along with a storage bag to keep everything in.
I have attached some review and installation videos below for your reference.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Curt Powered Tail Light Converter with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- CURT
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller w/ Universal Wiring Harness - Dash Knob - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Dash-Mounted Knob
- Hidden
- Up to 2 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Redarc
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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
- etrailer
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