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#682 of 902 Re: Towing itch on Ody 07 [trmc] by jwb18t Mar 18, 2007 (3:13 pm)
Replying to: trmc (Mar 07, 2007 11:28 pm) A friend and I installed a Reese Hitch on my 07. Only using my hitch for a bike rack...So no wiring. Had to lower the exhaust although it was easier than it sounds ...basically a hangar with a rubber sound mount had to be unhooked to let exhaust hang as we bolted the hitch into the pre drilled holes...then re hooked the exhaust. Took about 15 mins. Got my Hitch at USA-Trailer-Hitch.com.
#683 of 902 Electric brake controller wiring for 2007 Odyssey by buchansn Mar 28, 2007 (4:08 pm)
I have a new 07 Odyssey with factory tow package, which only has a four wire connector. I need to tow a camper that has a seven pin round connector for electric brakes. Does anyone have any info or experience on installing a brake controller and how to convert the connector to a 7 pin round connector? Thank you, Steve
#684 of 902 Re: 7-Pin Connector for trailer [chromeking] by buchansn Mar 28, 2007 (4:16 pm)
Replying to: chromeking (Mar 23, 2005 7:31 pm) I have a similar issue with an 07 Odyssey. Do you have any info on how to install the brake controller onto the Odyssey brake switch? Did you have to run wiring from the 7 pin connector/adapter all the way back to the brake switch and controller? Thanks for any help.
#685 of 902 Mud Flaps by jmoose Apr 03, 2007 (6:20 pm)
We ordered our 07 Ody with "fenderwell trim", which I thought included the mud flaps (all the photos of "fenderwell trim" both on honda.com and in the brochure include mud flaps (splash guards) in the photo, which I think is a bit deceptive).   Anyway, no mud flaps and we're interested in getting them, but not interested in paying dealer retail for them at our local dealer's parts department. Does anyone know an online source for this option, which I figure I can install myself, that might be less expensive than my local dealer?   Thanks! Replies to this message: KarenS (Apr 04, 2007 6:36 am)
#686 of 902 Re: Mud Flaps [jmoose] by KarenS HOST Apr 04, 2007 (6:36 am)
Replying to: jmoose (Apr 03, 2007 6:20 pm) I've personally dealt with H and A - Accessories and was pleased with the service and the discount prices.
#687 of 902 Towing Package / Trailer Hitch on 2007 Touring by elfsands Apr 04, 2007 (7:34 am)
We just went to pick up the '07 Ody we ordered almost SIX weeks ago (wanted an interior/exterior combo they did not have on lot)--hubby meant to have the towing package added when we made some minor adjustments to the order over the phone, ended up with the trailer hitch instead. I have several related questions. First, when we were inspecting the vehicle before signing the paperwork, we noticed that they had cut (sawed) a notch in the rear bumper in order to allow for the trailer hitch--looked sloppy and like an after-thought. Dealer agreed that it was done poorly but said that they "always had to cut the notch, Honda doesn't do the trailer hitches at the factory". Really? Almost $40K for a car and they have to saw the bumper to get a Honda accessory to fit properly? So, we're in negotiations now. Easiest solution is to have them just remove the hitch and replace the bumper. However, we would like to have the ability to tow a small boat and trailer and wanted the towing package in the first place. Obstacle there is that we wanted it factory installed instead of at the dealer, assuming that would be best (perhaps no rough holes in the bumper?). Anyone have an idea of what a fair price would be for the complete towing package, and what do you think on whether or not we're getting the truth from our saleman regarding the installation issue on the trailer hitch (that it's never done at the factory and that the bumper "has" to be notched out to allow for it)? Thanks, thanks, thanks! Replies to this message: robr2 (Apr 04, 2007 9:10 am) elfsands (Apr 04, 2007 10:24 am) robr2 (Apr 04, 2007 10:52 am) and 1 more...
#688 of 902 Re: Towing Package / Trailer Hitch on 2007 Touring [elfsands] by robr2 Apr 04, 2007 (9:10 am)
Replying to: elfsands (Apr 04, 2007 7:34 am) Well the link above your post - www.handaaccessories.com - will give you a price for all the components for the towing package.   All Honda accessories are dealer installed - Honda does not offer factory options.   According the installation instructions for the hitch at that same site, you will note on page 3 that you do have to cut a notch in the bumper. Replies to this message: elfsands (Apr 04, 2007 10:24 am) robr2 (Apr 04, 2007 10:52 am) elfsands (Apr 07, 2007 8:29 pm)
#689 of 902 Re: Towing Package / Trailer Hitch on 2007 Touring [robr2] by elfsands Apr 04, 2007 (10:24 am)
Replying to: robr2 (Apr 04, 2007 9:10 am) Thanks for pointing out the link--that was perfect...however, in looking as carefully as I could and acknowledging that I have zero hands-on experience in these things, it looks like the notch that the instructions refer to is on the underside of the bumper and would not be plainly visible when standing behind the vehicle. Ours had a large, jagged, rectangular cut-out with plenty of "air space" around the hitch if that makes sense--in the illustration, it looks like the hitch attaches in a way that the notch would be covered or at least concealed by the mounting bracket area of the hitch. The dealer acknowledged that the cut was "the sloppiest" he'd seen and that they would re-do it. We were really surprised that it looked so very different than the photos we were shown of the installed hitch, the same photo you see when you go to the link you sent--note that you can see the hitch and bumper quite well, but you cannot see any cutout in the bumper... in fact, while my husband was inside talking with the salesman about it, about 4 or 5 other salesmen came outside to look at our rear bumper--they were laughing and two of them took photos with their cell phones...I was sitting in another car with the children watching the commotion and thought it strange that they found the hitch so humorous. Replies to this message: robr2 (Apr 04, 2007 10:52 am) elfsands (Apr 07, 2007 8:29 pm)
#690 of 902 Re: Towing Package / Trailer Hitch on 2007 Touring [elfsands] by robr2 Apr 04, 2007 (10:52 am)
Replying to: elfsands (Apr 04, 2007 10:24 am) Well then it sounds like they did a poor job of cutting it out. From the instructions, it looks like the cut out should be on the bottom side of the bumper. Perhaps the installer was a little overzealous with the rotozip.   Or perhaps they didn't use the OEM hitch and the aftermarket one requires a bigger cutout?? Replies to this message: elfsands (Apr 07, 2007 8:29 pm)
#691 of 902 notch by stickguy Apr 04, 2007 (5:09 pm)
we have the factory hitch, installed but a local trailer shop. I made sure they made the smalles cut possible. The directions allow for more "free play" than needed. If they are careful, the notch doesn't have to hit the back part of the bumper, and once the hitch is on, you never notice it (unless you look at it from below).   The advantage is that the bumper, other than the receiver, is completely hidden, and sits as high as possible. You can get a (cheaper) aftermarket unit, requiring no cut, but the hitch frame will hang below the bumper.   I actually had them hold up one in place, and it looked so bad I went and bought the Honda unit, even though it probably cost ~$150 more installed. Replies to this message: odyssey2007 (Apr 07, 2007 5:13 am)

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