2010 Honda Odyssey Class III Hitch and Wiring Recommendations for Trailer Towing
Question:
Can you recommend the proper class 3 hitch and wiring for a 2010 Honda Odyssey that I plan to tow an ultralight (3600 lbs) travel trailer. It currently has a class 2 1&1/4 hitch on it with no electrical.
asked by: JNet
Expert Reply:
Thanks for reaching out!
I recommend installing the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98862 and the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118438 on your 2010 Honda Odyssey because the etrailer hitch has a matte black finish that's more durable than the glossy finish on other hitches, and the T-One wiring is the more reliable and plugs into an OEM connector on your van.
Since your trailer is over 3,000 lbs you'll likely need to add a brake controller to activate your brakes. To accomplish this you'll need the Universal Wiring Kit # ETBC7 and a brake controller like the reliable Prodigy P3 # 90195.
In addition to these parts I recommend picking up the mounting bracket # C83DR so you can mount the wiring next to your hitch receiver.
I'm attaching some installation vehicles for you to check out, as well as a link to our ball mount article you can reference to get the correct ball mount for your towing setup.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Vehicle End Connector
- Powered Converter
- No Tow Package
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- Plug-In
- Hidden
- Tekonsha
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Splice-In
- Under-Dash Box
- Under-Dash
- Up to 4 Axles
- LCD Display
- Multiple Trailers
- Tekonsha
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Curt No-Drill Bracket for 4-, 5-, or 6-Way Trailer Connector Mounting Brackets - Short
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Wiring
- Mounting Hardware
- Brackets
- CURT
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Installation Kits
- etrailer
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etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 350 lbs TW
- 3500 lbs GTW
- 5000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 500 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- etrailer
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