Easy to Install 7-Way and Brake Controller Solution for 2019 Honda Odyssey

Updated 01/06/2020 | Published 01/04/2020

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Question:

I have installed the draw fire hitch to my 2019 Honda Odyssey and am now ready to get wiring ran for my pop up camper which is equipped with brakes therefore has a 7 way plug. Looking around it appears the 4-way flat is super easy to install which would give me every thing I need other than brakes.. which I need. What parts do I need to install the proper 7 way and is there an easy to follow how to install like there was for the hitch? Thank you in advance!

asked by: Brian F

Expert Reply:

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 a very reliable converter box. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well.

So the easiest to install brake controller that also works really well is the Curt Echo Mobile part # C51180. Basically this just plugs into an active 7-way and once you sync it to your phone it's ready to go. This brake controller is proportional which means it senses the amount of deceleration your tow vehicle is applying and applies the trailer brakes in a relative way.

To convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller only requires the 7-way adapter kit part # ETBC7L. The 4-way of this plugs into the 4-way of your vehicle and once you run the included wiring and breaker up to the vehicle's positive battery post it's active enough to allow the Echo to function. This saves you from having to hardwire in a brake controller which requires tapping into the brake signal of your vehicle and running a few other wires too.

expert reply by: Jameson C