Recommended Hitch, Wiring, Brake Controller, and Transmission Cooler for a 2006 Honda Pilot

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Hi! I have a 2006 Honda Pilot, VIN 2HKYF18586H535466 with about 218000 miles. I am looking to get it ready to tow at the end of the month. I know i need a transmission cooler and obviously the tow hitch kit itself, and i was looking for recommendations on both of those, although with anything else i might need to tow with! Thanks in advance!

asked by: Daniel G

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Hey Daniel, thanks for the information! To tow a trailer with your 2006 Honda Pilot, I recommend the following parts:

Hitch - etrailer Trailer Hitch item # e98851

Wiring - 4-Way Connector - Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness item # C55336
- 7-Way Connector - Universal Installation Kit item # ETBC7

Brake Controller - Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller w/ Universal Wiring Harness item # RED52VR

Transmission Cooler - Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets item # D13503

Ball Mount Kit - etrailer Ball Mount w/ Pre-Torqued 2" Ball item # e67DR

What kind of trailer are you going to be pulling and does it have brakes?

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expert reply by: Jerred H

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Daniel G.

5/7/2026

Im planning on pulling the UHaul 5’x8’ cargo trailer. It does not have breaks

Jerred H.

5/7/2026

@DanielG Ok cool! You won't need the 7-way connector and brake controller then! Just the following parts: Hitch - etrailer Trailer Hitch item # e98851 Wiring - 4-Way Connector - Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness item # C55336 Transmission Cooler - Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit w/Barb Inlets item # D13503 Ball Mount Kit - etrailer Ball Mount w/ Pre-Torqued 2" Ball item # e67DR

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