Trailer Hitch and Rear Wiring for a 2015 27 XLRB Wildwood Travel Trailer

Question:

Looking to pull a lightweight utility trailer behind my camper. Total weight approx. 600lbs. What would you recommend for hitch and lighting?

asked by: Kevin

Expert Reply:

The most versatile trailer hitch that you could use and the most likely to fit is Curt hitch # 13703. It fits frames 22 inches to 72 inches wide (distance from outside to outside). It fits box frames, C-channel frames, and I-beam frames. It can be bolted on or welded on (welding should be done by a professional welder). Based on all of these qualities it is the hitch that I would use if it were me.

Lighting is going to require tapping into the tail lights on the camper. Since the tail lights have brake lights and turn signals on the same circuit you will just need a vehicle side 4-Way connector such as # 18252. On it the white wire is ground, brown is running lights, yellow is left turn signal/brake light, and green is right turn signal/brake light.

The other thing to be aware of is that in some states it is illegal to tow a trailer behind a trailer so it is a good idea to check ahead of time before you head out.

expert reply by: Michael H