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Re: Hitch, Tranny cooler etc. [angrypear]
by carguy74
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Mar 12, 2008 (8:18 pm)
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Replying to: angrypear (Mar 09, 2008 10:57 am)
i just have a few things to mention to you guys that want to do it yourself on these hitch and tow packages...... i don't recommend using any after wiring of anykind. i have seen many problems with honda's comming into the shop with lights or body electrical not working because of after market wiring. you can do it yourself if you have the honda wiring kit.... alot of after market wiring system will fry the factory wiring. and as for the trans and ps cooler, you will need it to do the job if you plan to pull anything heavy for many years or for a long trip. what alot of people don't realize is that you need those coolers to cool the fluid when pulling heavy toys, especially if you pull for a long trip. you can't just hook up a hitch and lighting and expect to pull a 2000lb on up trailer or toy and not expect any wear on your fluid,trans and power steering system. and anyone who says aftermarket wirings don't hurt anything have no idea what they are talking about.....for example....aftermarket wiring splices into taillight wiring.....honda don't and that extra draw of power will eventually short or cause electrical problems... everything is made for a purpose....a brake bulb and wiring is only made to take on that amount of electrical load only....not extra loads.
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- #24 of 92
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Re: Hitch, Tranny cooler etc. [carguy74]
by angrypear
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Mar 13, 2008 (12:45 am)
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Replying to: carguy74 (Mar 12, 2008 8:18 pm)
I already had the idiot light for the airbag come on before wiring up for the trailer. (maybe Honda's wiring isn't that good to begin with anyway?) I guess if you don't follow the instructions provided something could go wrong. I didn't have to splice anything and a fuse was provided. The fuse was 7.5, if that amount causes trouble something really is wrong. It's after market but everthing provided was made for the purpose and well made.
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- #25 of 92
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Re: Hitch, Tranny cooler etc. [angrypear]
by randymatz
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Mar 23, 2008 (2:13 pm)
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Replying to: angrypear (Mar 09, 2008 10:57 am)
Do you just stick the flat wire out under the hatch when you use the trailer or did you find a way to route it to the outside? I purchased the same wiring harness and was surprised when I read the instruction to "store in the jack compartment for future use."
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- #26 of 92
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Re: Hitch, Tranny cooler etc. [randymatz]
by berniken
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Mar 23, 2008 (6:32 pm)
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Replying to: randymatz (Mar 23, 2008 2:13 pm)
On my 2000, I had a wiring bundle that included the flat four, plus one conductor for electric trailer brakes and I added a heavier ground. I simply drilled a hole at a convenient spot in the rear face of the body steel behind the trim panel, cleaned up the burrs from the hole, rolled the wires into a circular bundle with numerous layers of electrical tape, and passed the pigtail through the hole. (A grommet might have been better, but I did not have one.) The winding of tape was thick enough to jam into the hole, forming a weather tight seal. It lasted me 7 years - no trouble. I mounted a 7-conductor trailer recepticle outside on the hitch tube beside the drawbar. I intend to route the wiring the same way when I do my 2007 next month.
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- #27 of 92
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Re: Hitch, Tranny cooler etc. [randymatz]
by angrypear
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Mar 25, 2008 (5:53 am)
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Replying to: randymatz (Mar 23, 2008 2:13 pm)
Yes. I stick the wire under the hatch when I use the trailer and store it in the jack compartment when not in use. It's practical not professional.
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- #28 of 92
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Re: Hitch, Tranny cooler etc. [angrypear]
by windyw
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Mar 28, 2008 (3:25 pm)
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Replying to: angrypear (Mar 25, 2008 5:53 am)
Being a single mother with two kids, I need some advise from you about towing since my husband is deployed in Iraq. I have Odyssey 01 EX and I am going to move to other city (500 milles) with my two sons and also I am going to tow Uhaul trailer, based on my calculation the loaded trailer will be arround 1900 lbs. I got hitch class 2 installed by Uhaul and they said I don't need extra ATF cooler because there is already transmission cooler installed in my car, do you think it is right ? and I went to honda dealer, they said I need a better ATF cooler, and something that is funny, they suggest me to buy aftermarket ATF coller since honda doesn't make ATF cooler for Odyssey 01, do you think it is right?
If I need really ATF cooler, what kind of cooler should I buy and where I can go to get the cooler installed? how much doest it cost ?
Beside ATF cooler, do I need another kind of cooler in order to be safe towing 1900 lbs trailer?
How long can I drive the car with trailer between the rest ?
Thank you very much for your advise.
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- #29 of 92
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Re: Hitch, Tranny cooler etc. [windyw]
by berniken
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Mar 29, 2008 (3:34 am)
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Replying to: windyw (Mar 28, 2008 3:25 pm)
Unless you are in very hilly country, and allow time to stay at 55 mph on the flat, and this is an occasional or one/time trip, don't waste your cash. Ensure engine oil, tranny oil and coolant are topped up and cruise easy. Stops are not needed, but when you do, park in a place you can see the car and pop the hood up to allow more cooling.
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- #30 of 92
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Re: Hitch, Tranny cooler etc. [windyw]
by angrypear
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Mar 29, 2008 (8:02 am)
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Replying to: windyw (Mar 28, 2008 3:25 pm)
Thank you for your family's service.
I would stick with Uhaul's advice. Your car is 8+ years old and you are making a 1 time trip and you have a transmission cooler. I would think your money would be better spent insuring the car was in shape for the trip - brakes,oil,air etc. Also, If you don't have experience towing loads like this I would talk to Uhaul about making this trip safely. For instance, backing up is an acquired skill. The only other cooler Honda offered was for the power steering. I make infrequent short trips with a lighter load so I don't have either cooler.
I don't understand the last question.
I had a 2000 Odyssey ex that never towed anything and the transmission died last summer. You can prepare for the worst and hope for the best, but nothing is guaranteed.
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- #31 of 92
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Is Towing Capacity 3500 Lbs without a towing package?
by tony17112acst
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Mar 31, 2008 (11:02 am)
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When I look up the towing capacity of the Odyssey, I find "3500 pounds." However, do you need a towing package installed to do this or do all they all tow 3500 right off the lot? I am looking at a 2008.
Thanks! -Tony
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- #32 of 92
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Re: Is Towing Capacity 3500 Lbs without a towing package? [tony17112acst]
by angrypear
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Apr 02, 2008 (9:42 am)
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Replying to: tony17112acst (Mar 31, 2008 11:02 am)
Yes, you need a towing package.
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