Installing Trailer Wiring Harness on a 1999 Dodge Dakota

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I recently purchased a 1999 Dodge Dakota, which has no electrical connection for connecting to trailer lights. I have a small pop-up camper that I will be towing with the truck and need to install the proper connection to use the brake lights and blinkers on the pop-up. I was wondering if this item #118329 is what I need to make this work, since the Dakota has no visible connection near the trailer hitch. Do all 1999 Dakotas come with the wiring on each side, underneath the truck, to connect this product to as you have explained int the installation instructions?

asked by: JOSHUA S

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The Tow Ready # 118329 T-One vehicle wiring harness you referred to is indeed the correct trailer wiring harness for your 1999 Dakota. The trailer wiring harness plugs inline with the vehicle wiring harness that feeds the truck's taillight assemblies, as you can see in the installation video I've linked for you.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 2

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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Answer 3

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…

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Answer 6

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 7

It could be a tow package fuse on the vehicle. Use the owners manual to find the locations of fuses/relays related to the tow package wiring to check them and replace as needed. If the issue is not a fuse or relay then you can test the vehicle side…

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Answer 8

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 9

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 10

I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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Answer 11

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from the…

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Answer 12

Yes the Curt hitch part #C12130 is a confirmed fit for your 2008 Mercury Marquis. Then for trailer wiring the Curt harness part #C59236 would be a great option. It's a universal style harness that will require hardwiring to the taillight wiring.

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