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

Hey Matthew, the first thing you need to add a 7-way to your 2022 Honda Odyssey is a 4-way since there isn't a direct fitting 7-way available for your vehicle. So for a 4-way you would want the Tekonsha part #118781 which is very easy to install…

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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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Answer 4

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 5

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 6

We have exactly what you need to set your 2020 Honda Odyssey up for towing a trailer equipped with electric brakes. The first thing you will need to do is add a 4-Way trailer wiring harness. For this I highly recommend the Tekonsha T-One #118781 that…

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Answer 7

To use your Curt Echo Wireless Trailer Brake Controller item #C51180 with your 2022 Honda Odyssey you will need the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires item #ETBC7L. The kit includes a…

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Answer 8

To install a brake controller on your 2022 Honda Odyssey, you'll need to begin with a functional 4 pole trailer wiring harness. To determine which one you need, you'll need to look in the fuse panel located in the driver's side bulkhead…

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Answer 9

Hey David, so the etrailer hitch part #e98855 is the correct place to start for a tow package but everything else is sold separately as not everyone ends up needing all of the components. So next you'll want trailer wiring and for that the best…

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Answer 10

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 11

The best option to convert a 4-way on a Honda Odyssey into a 7-way will be the 4 to 7-Way with 4-Way Adapter part #ETBC7L with Curt Echo Mobile Wireless Brake Controller part #C51180. This option allow for simple installation with no splicing…

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Answer 12

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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