Best 2020 Acura MDX Trailer Wiring Options Video

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Best 2020 Acura MDX Trailer Wiring Options

Ryan: Hey everybody, Ryan here at etrailer. Today, we're going to be taking a look at our best trailer wiring options for your 2020 Acura MDX. So today we're going to be talking about four different wiring kits. These three here are all going to have a four-way flat connector, and this one over here is going to have a seven-way connector. With that… see more >

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