What Wiring Harness and Brake Controller do You Recommend for My 2014 Honda Odyssey?

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HAVE A 2014 HONDA ODYSSEY WANT TO WIRE FOR A TEAR TRAILER WITH ELECTRIC BRAKES WHAT KIT OR KITS DO I NEED TO BUY

asked by: Phil L

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For wiring to add a brake controller to your tear trailer when towing with your 2014 Honda Odyssey, the vehicle must first have a 4-way wiring harness. If you need a 4-way, I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118521. This harness comes with a better converter box than the Curt # C56378 or the Hopkins # HM11143114.

Once the 4-way is installed, you are ready for the 7-way. For that harness, I recommend the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat # ETBC7.

If you need help installing these harnesses, I went ahead and attached installation videos with a 2014 Honda Odyssey.

For the brake controller, I recommend the Tekonsha Voyager # 39510 or the Curt Echo # C51180. Both of these controllers are proportional controllers which means that the controller activates the trailer brakes in proportion to your vehicle's braking action. The Voyager is more of a traditional-style controller that requires mounting into the dashboard of your vehicle near the steering wheel. If you decide to go with the Voyager, you need the additional plug-in harness # 20127. On the other hand, the Curt Echo allows you to control the settings of your controller with the ease of your Smart device.

If you need a hitch for the setup, I it is important to note that your 2014 Honda Odyssey has a 3,500 pound maximum gross towing rating. For a hitch that will provide you with the maximum capacity, I recommend the Curt - 2" # C13068. It is important to make sure that your tear trailer falls under 3,500 pounds of towing weight in order to safely tow. I recommend consulting with your vehicle's owner's manual to make sure you are abiding by all manufacturer guidelines.

expert reply by: Bob C

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Answer 1

Hey Robert, thanks for reaching out. The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #C56378 will work on the 2015 Honda Odyssey with backup sensors. That video you saw is an older video and at the time it was made, the harness did not have compatibility…

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Answer 2

The Curt #C11276 is designed to fit all trim levels and or options for the Toyota Prius in the 2011 model year. From what you are describing, I believe the hitch is just flexed out of alignment a little bit. Hitch manufacturers design the frame…

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Answer 3

Hey Robert, thanks for reaching out! Yes, there is. For your 2015 Honda Odyssey, I'd recommend the etrailer Adjustable 2-Ball Mount #e66PR. It fits your 2" receiver and includes both a 2" and 2-5/16" hitch ball, so it'll work…

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Answer 4

The Curt Class III trailer hitch for your Pathfinder, part #C13126 would utilize nuts that are welded up into the frame member. The conical toothed washers used in the installation do a good job of maintaining the torque applied to the bolt during…

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Answer 5

I attached an install video for the Curt Hitch part #C13068 for you to check out that would be a much better guide for installing this hitch than the install videos for the #75742 which are for a different vehicle. A lot of hitch installs are pretty…

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Answer 6

We have had the chance to install the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C13068 on a few Honda Odyssesys like your 2007 model and have found that the hitch will sit any where from 12-1/2 inches to 13 inches from the ground. To help you pick out the correct…

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Answer 7

Your assumption is true; the ground clearances given for the 2013 Honda Odyssey will be the same for your 2012. But if you look at trailer hitch #75270 the measurement from the ground up to the top of the receiver opening is 11-1/2 inches. I have…

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Answer 8

When we installed the Curt Hitch part #C13068 on a similar 2005 Honda Odyssey as yours we found that from the top of the hitch opening down to the ground measured 13 inches. That means that if you need a ball mount platform height at 19-21 inches…

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Answer 9

Broken weldnuts can be rather annoying when trying to install a hitch. It's a fairly common problem that we see and because of that we made an FAQ video on how to address this problem. Check out the video I attached to see it. You will need a…

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Answer 10

Your 2015 Honda Odyssey can be fitted with either a 1-1/4-inch Class II or a 2-inch Class III hitch. All hitches for your Odyssey can be seen on the link provided. If you want a Class II hitch you can use Curt #C12031 without need for any adapter. I…

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Answer 11

As you can see by the photo I have edited for you, the Draw-Tite and Curt hitches available for your Odyssey are all pretty similarly designed. When we installed both hitches on a 2013 Odyssey, we found that the Curt #C13068 had about a 1/2 inch…

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Answer 12

Hello Josh, thanks for reaching out. Sorry to hear the weld nuts broke, that is never fun. The Curt #C13068 hitch for the 2021 Honda uses 7/16" grade 8 bolts. The spacer should be a 1/4" x 7/8" x 2-1/4" square-hole spacer. The…

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