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4-Way Trailer Wiring Harness Recommendation for 2011 Honda Pilot  

Updated 03/06/2025 | Published 03/03/2025

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Hello: I have a 2011 honda pilot EXL Looking for wiring harness 4pole flat Could you reccomend which harness to use as well as include a video on how one installs it on my honda pilot Thank You Gary

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Hey Gary, the best 4-way kit that fits your 2011 Honda Pilot is the Tekonsha part # 118491 as it has the easiest install and most reliable converter box. We don't have an install video for this or any of the wiring kits that fit your vehicle but I did attach a link to detailed instructions for this kit for you to check out. What kind of trailer do you have?

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Gary M.

3/6/2025

Jameson: Appreciate help, I have further question While both my boat and utility trailer are 4 pole flat connectors the honda pilot bumper is designed for use with a 7 way. It seems like the 4pole flat options do not include a bracket which is designed to fit where honda intended them to be located in the bumper which I know I can speedy tie the wiring to hold it in place but frankly it just feels a bit - cant think of right word but lets say undesirable Wondering if I should go with a 7 way harness (maybe you have video-that would be a plus for this old guy who likes video instructions) and plan to plug in a 7 to 4 pole adaptor. I found one on your website listed below which seemed like it would just plug into the 7 way when I needed to pull one of my trailers- this make any sense? We have never had a trailer which used a 7 way- my guess is they are more tied to trailers which include brake control- is that correct? I will say given that I am close to retiring, my wife and I have been discussing possible RV options so for all I know I may be looking to pull a trailer which includes brakes in near future So hoping you could direct me to most reliable 7 way harness for my pilot, one that will adapt to the location on bumper, and if available a how to video, and an adaptor if you think there is better one than one I listed below Adapter 7 Pole to 4 Pole with Tester and Cover Part Number: 47345 Very grateful for help Have to say you all seem to have pretty user friendly business Many Thanks Gary

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Jameson C.

3/6/2025

@GaryM Hey Gary, yeah a 7-way kit definitely sounds like your best option. For that you'd want the part # 118253. You are correct too in that most of the time the 7-way is used for applications where there are trailer brakes but that's not always the case. The part # 47345 would be a great option to convert the 7-way to a 4-way for your current trailer. I attached a link to an install video for the 7-way kit to this message as well. Thanks for the kind words! That's exactly what we are aiming for!
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Gary M.

3/6/2025

Jameson: Should have asked in earlier response, would you also provide link to a Trailer Hitch Ball Mount which would be correct for my 2011 honda pilot EXL Thanks Gary

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Jameson C.

3/6/2025

@GaryM We can definitely help with that too. Do you know what size hitch ball your trailer needs and about how high the coupler of the trailer is from the ground? A pretty common solution is the # DT49MR which has a 2 inch ball and a 2 inch drop.

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