You are mistaken because this harness was designed for this and the Curt Directions specifically show Instaling the Connector outside the vehicle. Pages 4, 5 and 6 include pictures in case you missed it. assets.curtmfg.com/masterlibrary/56421/installsheet/56421_INS.pdf
Step 11 From under the vehicle, determine the 7-way mounting location and mount the 7-way socket connector. Route the wiring in the center of the vehicle (above the spare tire on the Pilot). Secure with zip ties as needed and plug into the 7-way socket connector.
The instructions of the product say to not make the harness end live outside. Why are we making the harness end live outside?
You are mistaken because this harness was designed for this and the Curt Directions specifically show Instaling the Connector outside the vehicle. Pages 4, 5 and 6 include pictures in case you missed it. assets.curtmfg.com/masterlibrary/56421/installsheet/56421_INS.pdf
Step 11
From under the vehicle, determine the
7-way mounting location and mount the
7-way socket connector. Route the wiring
in the center of the vehicle (above the spare tire
on the Pilot). Secure with zip ties as needed
and plug into the 7-way socket connector.