What Is the Best Trailer Wiring Harness Option for 2020 Honda Odyssey

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You have a Curt and two Tekonsha harnesses for my 2020 Honda Odyssey. Which one do I need or which one would you say is the best?

asked by: Jason M

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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 similar option with the # C56382, but in our experience, the Tekonsha harnesses, and their converter boxes in particular, seem to do a better job and have proven to outlast the competition.

If you want to be extra sure, you can look behind the driver side rear access panel to locate the fuse box and check the fuse locations mentioned above to confirm they are pinned, but from what I gathered from our in house installers, we have yet to come across an Odyssey that didn't have them, so # 118781 should work great for you. Otherwise, if those fuse locations are not fully pinned, you'll need to use # 118753 and run a direct 12 volt hot lead to the vehicle's battery to power the converter.

expert reply by: Carla M

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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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Answer 3

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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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

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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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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Answer 7

Functionally speaking, there isn't a huge difference. The Curt #C56382 has a slightly lower capacity at 3 amps for circuit for stop/turn signals and 6 amps for taillights. The Tekonsha #118781 has a capacity of 5 amps per stop/turn circuit and…

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Answer 8

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 9

For your 2019 Honda Odyssey the trailer hitch I recommend is the Draw Tite hitch part #76170 which is a confirmed fit. It has a 2 inch opening which means most hitch accessories are made to fit it and it has the best towing capacities. It also has a…

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Answer 10

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 11

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

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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