Recommended Trailer Brake Controller and Wiring for a 2020 Honda Odyssey

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I already have the 76170 hitch on my 2020 Odyssey but now I need wiring and a brake controller. Any thoughts or a recommendation would be very helpful because I'm at a bit of a loss since there are so many brake controllers out there.

asked by: Larry

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Expert Reply:

Thank you for all of the information. I am more than happy to help you sift through the selection of brake controllers so you can choose the best one to use with your 2020 Honda Odyssey.

Since you only stated as having the Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch # 76170 I'm going to guess you don't have any kind of wiring at the moment. To install a brake controller you're going to need a 4-Way wiring kit that activates the basic lighting on your trailer and then an adapter and extra wiring to use the brakes on your trailer.

For the 4-Way I recommend the T-One # 118781 because it is the most reliable and the easiest to install. Then I recommend the 7-Way RV Upgrade Kit # ETBC7L which gives you a 7-Way and comes with wiring and the connectors needed to activate the 12V power pin on the 7-Way. Just add the Curt Bracket # C58000 to hold the connectors!

This wiring combination is all you need to utilize the Curt Echo # C51180 brake controller. The Echo is a unique controller because it connects to an Apple or Android smart device for adjusting the performance of the brakes which means you don't have to install anything inside your Odyssey. Since you just plug it into the 7-Way at the back of your vehicle this makes it very easy to toss the controller in your vehicle for safe-keeping as well as transfer it to a different vehicle if the need arises!

To complete a towing setup you also need a ball mount kit. I recommend checking out Ball Mount Kit # 989900 because it includes two ball mounts, one with a 3/4” rise/2” drop and the other with a 2-3/4” rise/4” drop, a 1-7/8” hitch ball, a 2” hitch ball, and a pin and clip. You will want to refer to the attached ball mount article to ensure that this kit is correct for your towing application.

I have attached some instructions and videos that you can reference.

expert reply by: Jon G

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Answer 1

I do agree that the Tekonsha Wiring harnesses are the way to go. They tend to be the longest lived of the harnesses we offer, but the #118753 and #118781 for your 2022 Honda Odyssey definitely make it a little confusing. However, I am here to…

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Answer 2

I have a really easy option for installing a 7-way and brake controller on your 2019 Honda Odyssey but you do need to first start with a 4-way like you mentioned. For that you'd want the part #118781 which is super easy to install and comes with…

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There isn't a plug and play option for a 7-way available, but we have the parts you'd need to complete the installation. You'll need to begin by installing a 4-pole trailer connector. There are two iterations of a 4-pole harness available…

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To install a 7-way connector on your 2021 Honda Odyssey you will first need to install a 4-way connector using the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #118753. With a 4-way connector installed you can then install a 7-way…

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Answer 5

Starting with the brake controller itself I highly recommend the Curt Echo #C51180 for your 2019 Honda Odyssey. This is a really unique controller that allows for an extremely simple installation that involves simply plugging it into a 7-Way…

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As long as your 2020 Honda Odyssey doesn't fall into the extremely rare category of Odysseys that are missing terminals on fuse locations #10, #11 and #12 inside the fuse box, your best option is to go with the Tekonsha #118781. Curt offers a…

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To convert the 4-way of your 2018 Honda Odyssey to a 7-way so that you can use your Curt Echo part #C51180 what you would need is the part #ETBC7L which we put together specifically for this situation. Your 4-way plugs into it and once you run the…

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Answer 8

Hey Todd, I would go with the Curt hitch part #C64NR as it's the most hidden option as only the hitch opening hangs below the rear bumper. Then for installing a brake controller the first thing to start with is a 4-way like the #118781 as it…

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Answer 9

With your 2018 Honda Odyssey already having a 4-pin flat connector you will need the 7-Way Kit #ETBC7. This will allow you to connect to your 4-way flat and provides the additional wiring for a charge line and brake controller. For a brake controller…

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Answer 10

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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For your 2019 Honday Odyssey you can get the factory wiring harness for the 4-way or you can use the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with Upgraded Circuit Protected ModuLite HD Module - 4-Way Flat #118781 which installs behind the driver's side trim…

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Answer 12

Congratulations on getting your first travel trailer! The brake controller I recommend for your 2019 Honda Odyssey is the Curt Echo Wireless #C51180 due to it being very easy to install, and it not requiring you to run any wires or drill any holes…

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