Adding a 7-Way Trailer Connector to a 2007 Honda Ridgeline with an Existing 4-Way Connector

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I have a 2007 Honda Ridgeline that I installed with your etrailer trailer hitch and 4 way flat connector dont recall part number. I would like to add a 7 round for connection to an enclosed trailer I am looking to purchase. Is there a way to just install initially a 4 way flat to 7 round and NOT use a brake controller initially but add one in the future? Would part #ETBC7 work for this?

asked by: Bruce K

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To add a 7-way trailer connector to your 2007 Honda Ridgeline our # ETBC7 kit will do exactly what you want. It's intended for electric brake controllers but not having a controller connected won't hurt anything. And if you install the # ETBC7 you'll already have everything you need to add a controller later.

Another option is to install the adapter, part # 37185, that is included with the # ETBC7 kit and not connect the other three wires. This way you'll have a 7-way connector but only the stop, turn, tail, and brake light functions will be active. However, if you do this for now, later if you decide to add a brake controller you'll need to use # 5506 to finish the job of the # ETBC7.

For later down the road I recommend the Prodigy P3, part # 90195, for the brake controller. It's a top of the line controller because of how effective and easy to use it is.

Also, in case you ever need them in the future. The part numbers you purchased are:

Draw-Tite Hitch Receiver # 75280
Wiring Harness # 118400
Ball Mount Kit # 989900

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

Sounds like your 2007 Honda Ridgeline has a factory 7-way installed in it. To install a brake controller in your vehicle all you will need is the correct install harness. If you went with a Tekonsha brake controller like the P2 part #90885 all you…

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Answer 2

Good news! I can help you outfit your 2007 Honda Ridgeline with all the parts you mentioned to be ready to tow. The hitch I recommend is the Draw-Tite #75280, because of its high towing capacity. It's important to note that you will be limited by…

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Answer 3

Unless the vehicle is equipped with the OEM 7-way (apparently it's not), the 12-volt circuit wouldn't be ran from the front of the vehicle. You can run the circuit yourself using a length of 10 gauge wire like part #10-1-1. You'll need to…

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Answer 4

The most concealed trailer hitch we have for your 2007 Honda Ridgeline is the Curt hitch part #13385 which only will have the hitch opening visible underneath the rear bumper. See attached picture to see what it looks like installed. For trailer…

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Answer 5

If your 2006 Honda Ridgeline has the OEM tow package with the factory 7-Way trailer connector at the rear of your vehicle, then the Tekonsha Wiring Harness, #3070-P, will need to plug into the factory brake controller connector under the dash. It is…

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Answer 6

Yes, I will be happy to help add tow options to your 2007 Honda Odyssey. First you will need Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver #75270. This hitch has a maximum tongue weight rating up to 675 lbs and gross trailer weight rating up to 4,500…

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Answer 7

The best trailer wiring kit we offer for your vehicle is the Tekonsha kit part #118427 as it installs the easiest and comes with the most reliable converter box. A wire does not need to get ran to the vehicle battery either. I wish we knew what the…

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Answer 8

If your 2006 Honda Ridgeline did not come with the factory tow package, the connector for the #3070-P brake controller wiring harness will not be located under the dash, and you will have to hard wire the vehicle for a brake controller. The Brake…

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Answer 9

I would be happy to help you. We do have a custom fit option that will not require you to mess with finding the correct color or wiring configurations on your 2013 Honda Ridgeline. It is the Tekonsha OEM Replacement Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way…

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Answer 10

If you have a 7-way already installed at the rear of your 2006 Honda Ridgeline all you would need to add a second one up in the bed of your Ridgeline is the part #41157.

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Answer 11

If you have a factory 7-way at the rear of your 2008 Honda Ridgeline but there is no voltage at any of the pins most likely you would need to check the fuse/relay panel to install/replace the towing related fuses/relays so that the 7-way would…

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Answer 12

Since your 2019 Honda Ridgeline has a standard 7-way you could replace it with the Curt #C55774 which has a 7-way and a 4-way.

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