Recommended Ball Mount for Towing a Trailer with a 2019 Honda Odyssey and etrailer Trailer Hitch

Published 12/18/2018

Products Featured in This Question

etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"

(455)

$205.93

Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat

(6160)

$10.56

etrailer Adjustable 2-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 6" Rise, 6" Drop - 10K

(170)

$109.38

Question:

Hello, I installed the etrailer e98855 and the Teknosha 118781 on my 2019 Odyssey but I am confused as to what ball mount I need for towing my trailer. I think I need like 3 inches for a rise but I just want to check. My trailer measures 16 inches when I measure from the bottom of the coupler to the ground. Any help would be appreciated!

asked by: Kenny

Expert Reply:

You are definitely on the right track!

When we installed the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98855 on a 2019 Honda Odyssey we found that from the ground to the top of the inside of the receiver measured 14". When you subtract that from the 16" measurement you took for your trailer coupler that gives you a difference of 2". This means you are looking at a ball mount with a rise of about 2" (see attached picture).

For your application I highly recommend the etrailer.com Ball Mount Kit # e66PR because it has a LOT of adjustability to fit a wide variety of towing applications.

If you planned on mounting the 4-Way Flat connector of the Tekonsha # 118781 you purchased near your trailer hitch receiver then I also recommend getting the mounting bracket # 18144 which installs directly to the mounting tab on your trailer hitch.

expert reply by: Jon G