Can a 2011 Honda Odyssey Tow a 3200 Pound Travel Trailer Using Weight Distribution and ATF Cooler

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I have already got a class III 2inch hitch that I use to tow a popup camper, but I am looking at purchasing a used Viking 16b travel trailer listed at 2421lbs @3100 - 3200lb loaded that the seller is also including an Equalizer Sway Control Hitch that I think is also a WDH as well. Not sure. Can the Odyssey pull this trailer? With the Equalizer SCH that this guy has? I plan to get the 7-pin connector installed and a transmission fluid cooler.

asked by: Tom

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Equal-i-zer is a brand that makes weight distriubution systems. But just like with Kleenex and tissue, people use the term equalizer to mean any weight distribution hitch. The actual Equal-i-zer systems do have built in sway control so I would assume that is what he has.

I checked the owners manual online for the 2011 Honda Odyssey and found the following information.

With 2 passengers and using a transmission cooler the vehicle has a 3,500 pound gross trailer weight capacity. With 3 passengers that drops to 3,350 pounds. Four passengers takes it down to 3,200. Five passengers makes it 3,050 pounds. With 6 passengers it is 2,900 pounds. And with 7 you are limited to 1,450 pounds.

So with a trailer that weighs 3200 pounds you would be good with up to 4 passengers. You also have to stay within the gross combined weight rating which is 8,477 pounds. This is the most that the vehicle and trailer can weigh when loaded with cargo, passengers, fuel, and anything else.

The vehicle can be used with weight distribution though it does say in the manual that it is not required. Make sure the system is rated a little higher than the total tongue weight of the set up. This is calculated by taking the tongue weight of the trailer when loaded and ready to tow and adding to that the weight of anything loaded behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle.

The most popular cooler for your van is # D13503. I have linked a video you can use as a guide when installing a cooler on your van.

expert reply by: Michael H

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Answer 1

Hey Travis, congrats on the new 2024 Jayco Flight 284BHS! Your travel trailer looks to have a GVWR of 7,950 lbs so I recommend going with the Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution w/ 4-Point Sway Control #EQ37121ET and pairing it with the Shank…

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Answer 2

Most of the 2-5/16 inch hitch balls will use either a 1-inch diameter shank or 1-1/4 inch diameter shank. The nut size on a hitch ball with a 1-1/4 inch shank, like the Tow Ready 2-5/16 Inch Hitch Ball, part #19286, will use a 1-7/8 inch socket. A…

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Answer 3

To get the Reese Dual Cam Sway Control System #RP26002 to fit, your spring bars will need to have a curved end that the chains are attached to. Kind of hard to explain, so I did include a picture of the end of the bar this fits. With that being said…

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Answer 4

Yes, we do offer replacement trunnion bars for weight distribution (WD) systems like the Reese #RP66022 that you referenced. You can click on the link provided to see all replacement trunnion bars for Reese and other brands. You will want to choose…

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Answer 5

You were told correctly, you may not need a sway control system. Sway is dependent on a lot of factors including things like trailer length, load arrangement in trailer and road conditions. In any case, I will recommend a weight distribution system…

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Answer 6

A hitch extender or adapter, like the dual-receiver MT70070, cannot be used with weight distribution (WD) systems. As you note, use of ANY adapter has the unavoidable side-effect of cutting your hitch's capacity by 50-percent. An adapter would…

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Answer 7

The great thing about weight distribution shanks is that for the most part they are cross-compatible therefore you can mix and match brands. The Equal-i-zer Weight Dist Shank part #EQ90-02-4300 offers up to 6" of drop and there should be no…

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Answer 8

Curt trailer hitch #13590 is rated for 500 pounds tongue weight like you said. However, consult the vehicle owners manual for the vehicle tongue weight. Whichever is lower, the hitch or vehicle, is the weight you must go by. For sake of argument…

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Answer 9

We do stock wheel and tire combos like the size ST175/80R13 part #TA43RR that looks like you are in need of. This has the standard 5 on 4-1/2 inch bolt pattern and thankfully all trailer wheels have a zero offset so you do not need to also verify…

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Answer 10

I took a look at the online version of the owner's manual for your 2018 Dodge Grand Caravan. The van's actual towing capacity will depend on how many passengers (including the driver) you have in the vehicle. The manual lists the following…

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Can a 2011 Honda Odyssey Tow a 3200 Pound Travel Trailer Using Weight Distribution and ATF Cooler

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