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• Recommended Items Needed To Flat-Tow 2000 Honda CR-V
  The Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit, part # 1528-3 is a great fit for your 2000 CR-V. This kit has removable arms when you are not towing. For a tow bar I recommend the Falcon 2 Tow Bar, part # RM-520. This tow bar folds up against the back of your truck when you are not towing. For lighting I recommend the Roadmaster Tail Light Wiring Kit with Bulbs, part # RM-155. This kit includes the bulbs and does not require tapping into the vehicle wiring. The # 118336 harness is not designed for...
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• 2006 Acura MDX Trailer Hitch and Wiring Recommendation
  The owners manual for your 2006 Acura MDX will be the final authority on the towing capacity, but my research indicates that it would have 3,500 lbs of capacity. For a trailer hitch we have the Curt part # 13328 which is a fit and would work well. A local garage or trailer rental place would have no problem with this either. For trailer wiring you'd then want the Tekonsha kit part # 118336 which is a confirmed fit and our most reliable wiring harness brand. Since you wanted to do some...
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• What Size Trailer Hitch Is Available for 1998 Honda Odyssey
  For your 1998 Honda Odyssey we only have 1-1/4 inch hitches available like the Curt part # C11067 which is our highest rated option. The 2-inch trailer hitches are usually only seen on larger vehicles that are going to have higher towing capacities. For trailer wiring the Tekonsha kit part # 118336 is super easy to install and also very reliable.
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• What is Needed to Install a Brake Controller and 6-Way Trailer Connector on a 2008 Honda Pilot
  Since your trailer has a 6-Way connector installed you most likely have one of 3 wiring situations on your trailer. The first, and most likely, is that your trailer has electric brakes and a power wire to maintain a battery for auxiliary functions. The second is that you have the same power wire and backup lights at the rear of the trailer. The third, and least likely but possible, is that your trailer has hydraulic surge brakes and a coupler with electric backup lockout. If your trailer...
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• Will Curt Ball Mount D-28 Work w/2 Inch Ball 63845 on 2005 Honda CR-V w/Curt Class III Trailer Hitch
  The first thing you are going to want to look at is the gross trailer weight capacity of your 2005 Honda CR-V. It has been our experience that the vehicle is only rated for 1,500 pounds gross trailer weight and 100 to 150 pounds tongue weight. Check the owners manual to confirm the capacities of the vehicle. The ball mount # D-28 and 2 inch ball # 63845 will work just fine together and with the Curt trailer hitch # 13535 you have on your CR-V. The anti-rattle device and lock you already...
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• Will Wiring Harness From 2005 Honda Pilot Fit 2005 Honda Element
  The wiring harnesses we offer for the 2005 Element like part # C59496 are hard-wired and are not a plug-in harness like part # 118336. The # C59496 includes the harness, and Modulite install kit and a circuit tester that helps find the correct wires to splice the harness to. The wires you need to locate are behind the vehicle tail lights. The installation instructions are included. I have attached a couple helpful articles you can check out.
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• Troubleshooting Function Issues With Tekonsha Trailer Wiring Harness # 118336
  The Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118336 is a confirmed fit for your 2005 Acura MDX. I recommend using a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to troubleshoot. I recommend testing each function at the end of your 4-way connection. If they are working, then the issue is most likely with the ground wire on your trailers. If they are not working then you will want to test the individual functions on either side of the box. If the result is consistent,...
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• What is Purpose of Converter Box On Tow Ready T-One Wiring Harness # 118336 For 2004 Acura MDX
  The black converter box on Tow Ready T-One Wiring Harness, part # 118336, is for use with vehicles, like your 2004 Acura MDX that have separate turn and brake light wires. Some vehicles send only one signal per wire, creating what is called a 3-wire system: one wire for the left turn, one wire for the right turn, and one wire for the brake signal (common on vehicles with amber turn signals). A converter will reduce it to a standard 2-wire system needed for wiring a trailer. There are still...
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• Installation of Trailer Wiring Harness in 2003 Honda Element
  The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C55336 is a fit for the 2003 Honda Element. I've attached the installation video of a 2005 Pilot which is a similar install to assist. I've also linked the installation of similar harnesses # 118336 and # 43105 from other manufacturers also confirmed to fit your vehicle to help. Unfortunately we don't have any videos of these harnesses on your specific vehicle and don't have the vehicle to shoot that specific...
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• Is there a Difference Between the Curt and Tekonsha Trailer Wiring Harnesses for a 2004 Honda Pilot
  As far as how the Curt and Tow Ready trailer wiring harnesses for the 2004 Honda Pilot function and install they are the same. The guts in each of the converter boxes is not quite the same. The Curt harness # C55336 uses surface mount circuitry meaning components are soldered directly to a circuit board. The Tow Ready/Tekonsha harness # 118336 uses through-hole circuitry which you have probably seen before in just about everything. If it were me I would go with # 118336 because we here...
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• Adding a 7-Way Trailer Connector to a 2006 Honda Pilot
  To add a 7-Way trailer connector to your 2006 Honda Pilot you will first have to install a 4-Way using # 118336. I have linked a video showing how it installs. Next, to add a 7-Way (and also retain the use of the 4-Way) you will need installation kit # ETBC7. I have included some links that show and explain the ETBC7 installation for you. For a brake controller, if needed, I recommend the P2 # 90885. This is one of our most popular controllers because of how easy it is to set up and...
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• Comparing Draw-Tite and Curt Trailer Hitches for a 2003 Acura MDX
  The Curt and Draw-Tite trailer hitches for the 2003 Acura MDX will each perform well for you. I can tell you that the Draw-Tite hitches do undergo a certain amount of extra voluntary testing that other brands do not do with their hitches. The extra 2 bolts and center mounting point on the Curt hitch do not give it additional capacity. The Curt hitch # 13328 and the Draw-Tite hitch, # 75599, are each rated at 350 pounds tongue weight and 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight. Both can be used...
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• Installing 7-Pin Trailer Connector and Optional Brake Controller on 2004 Honda Pilot
  You're right. Unless the manufacturer pre-wires for a 7-pin lighting harness, the kits will all be for a 4-pole connector as you already saw. However, upgrading that 4-pole to a 7-pin is no problem. We'll start by installing the Tekonsha # 118336 4-pole wiring harness. This installs quite easily without cutting or splicing any wires. This will plug in near the rear hatch. I have attached a installation demo video. Next we will install an etrailer # ETBC7 7-pin receptacle. This will...
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• Which Draw-Tite Hitch For a 2007 Honda Pilot
  The correct Draw-Tite hitch for your 2007 Honda Pilot is the # 75599, which will give you a 2" receiver to allow for towing a small trailer or carry a variety of hitch mounted accessories. If you're going to be towing then you'll also need a wiring harness, ball mount, hitch ball, hitch pin and clip. For wiring I recommend using the Tekonsha # 118336 because of the reliability of Tekonsha wiring harnesses. This will simply plug into the tow package wiring plug on the rear of your vehicle,...
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• Is a 4-Way Harness Needed if My 2004 Honda Pilot Already has a Factory Installed 4-Way Connector
  Ordinarily, you would need three components to complete a brake controller and trailer wiring set up on a 2004 Honda Pilot. The brake controller, the 7 and 4 Way Installation Kit, # ETBC7, and wiring harness 43105 or 118336. If you already have a 4-Way connection at the rear of the vehicle, you should only need the brake controller and the ETBC7 kit. You have to make sure your 4-Way connection you have currently on the vehicle is functional (it is wired and ready to use). The ETBC7 kit...
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• Does Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch 75599 Allow Full Size Spare Tire On 2005 Honda Pilot To Be Reinstalled
  After installing the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75599 you were looking at you will indeed be able to reinstall the full size spare tire on your 2005 Honda Pilot. If you are planning on towing with your Pilot you will also need a vehicle wiring harness # 118336, and a ball mount, hitch ball, and hitch pin and clip which can all be found in the etrailer Ball Mount Kit # 989900. I included videos for each of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.
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• 7-Way Trailer Wiring Recommendation for 2005 Honda Pilot
  You will need to start with a 4-way (if you do not have one). For that you would want the # 118336. Now if your trailer does not have brakes all you would need is the part # 37185 as an adapter to convert the 4-way to a 7-way. If you do have trailer brakes you would need the # ETBC7 instead of the # 37185 and a brake controller. This kit comes with everything needed to wire up the 7-way and install a brake controller. For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2005 Honda Pilot
  Both Curt class III trailer hitch, part # 13328 and the Draw-Tite Hitch class III trailer hitch, part # 75599, are quality hitches. But the most popular hitch for your vehicle is the Curt hitch, part # 13328. Installation is relatively easy, even for a beginner. The Curt receiver simply bolts on to the inside of each frame rail. Both hitches require about 40 minutes of installation time. The Curt hitch does use two extra screws to attach the center bumper bracket above the receiver behind...
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• Hardware for Curt HItch # 13328
  The only hardware required are bolts and washers which are supplied with your Curt Hitch # 13328. If you need replacement hardware you can order our kit # RHK. I have added a link below for that item. Be sure to fill in your hitch brand and model number. Some customers find the the bolts thread smoother if they use a 1/2" Tube Brush # 814092 first. I have included a link to the hitch and brush.
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• Recommended Plug & Play Wiring Harness for 2006 Honda Pilot
  There is a 4-way plug and play wiring harness that will just plug into your 2006 Honda Pilot. The # 118336 wiring harness will do just that. I have a video showing this wiring harness being installed on your same 2006 Honda Pilot for you to see, I've attached it to this page for you to check out. The plug-in location for this harness will be behind the drivers side trim panel. To adapt the 4-way that the # 118336 will provide you to a 7-way you will need the # ETBC7. This kit will allow...
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• Replacement Trailer Wiring Harness Recommendation for 2005 Honda Pilot with Shorted Out Wiring
  Sounds like a short took out your trailer wiring harness and it is in need of being replaced. For that you would want the part # 118336 which is a confirmed fit for your 2005 Honda Pilot. You will want to find where the short is on your trailer and fix as necessary. Look for any cut or frayed wire and fix as needed.
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch for 2006 Honda CR-V to Tow Motorcycle Trailer
  The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # 75690 referenced in your question is a great choice and is the hitch I recommend for your 2006 Honda CR-V. This is confirmed to fit your vehicle and will provide a 2 inch receiver opening with a 3,500 pound towing capacity. I do also recommend verifying the vehicle's towing capacity as listed in the owner's manual, as this will likely be the limiting factor. Based on the 19-21 inch hitch height of the trailer, you may simply need to use...
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• Recommended 4-Pole Trailer Wiring Harness for 2005 Honda Pilot
  We offer three brand options in a 4-pole flat type trailer wiring harness for your 2005 Honda Pilot that will connect to your cargo carrier lighting kit. All are shown on the linked page and all are more or less identical, but we do tend to find that Tekonsha products are the most reliable in the long-term so I suggest part # 118336. Part # 33525 is a similar item for a Nissan Frontier but this does not fit your Pilot.
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• Recommended Ball Mount for a Rise of 18 inches When Installing Draw-Tite # 75720 on a 2002 Odyssey
  The height of the trailer hitch when we measure for the videos can vary based on the year of the vehicle, inflation of the tires, or even how much cargo is loaded in the vehicle so the numbers we give are good to use as an estimate. If you check out the attached video of the Draw-Tite # 75270 being installed on a 2003 Honda Odyssey you can see that the ground to hitch height it 12 inches and from the center of the hitch pin hole to the rearmost edge of the bumper is only 4-1/2 inches. Since...
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