Is Transmission Cooler Required After Adding Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13068 to 2013 Honda Odyssey

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Since you plan to add the Curt Custom Fit Trailer Hitch Receiver, # C13068, to your 2013 Honda Odyssey for the purpose of towing, the owner's manual states you must carefully observe the load limits (I have attached a snapshot of the manual) and use the proper equipment, an ATF (automatic transmission fluid) cooler. I have attached an article for you that is loaded with information on transmission coolers as well as a link to those available for your Odyssey. I personally recommend taking a look at the Derale Series 8000 Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler Kit, # D13503. This cooler is one of our top sellers and we even have a video of us installing it on a customer's 2013 Odyssey.

Now for the trailer lighting. For a 4-way to power the trailer lighting you can use the wiring harness, # 118521. In order to install a brake controller like the Tekonsha Prodigy P3, # 90195, for electric trailer brakes, you will also need the Universal Installation Kit, # ETBC7.

I have included a few installation videos for you.

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