Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
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CURT Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring - C55513
- Custom Fit
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- 4 Flat
- Converter
- CURT
Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. T-connector plugs directly into existing wiring - no cutting, splicing or tapping required. Converter is made using SMT to ensure superior performance.
Features:
- Provides a 4-way flat trailer connector at the back of your vehicle to power your trailer's signal lights
- Compatible with 5-pole, 6-pole and 7-pole adapters (sold separately)
- Connects quickly and easily - no cutting or splicing of wires
- Locate connection points at the rear of your truck
- Plug in T-connector
- Includes a tail light converter to ensure that your vehicle's wiring matches that of your trailer
- Constructed using surface-mount technology (SMT) for consistent, reliable performance
- Maximizes trailer light yield and intensity while producing minimal heat
- Ensures superior operation in rough road conditions
- Comes with dust cap for 4-way flat connector
Specs:
- Maximum amperage:
- Stop/turn lights: 3 amps per circuit
- Tail lights: 5 amps per circuit
- Limited 1-year warranty
Installation
This custom-fit T-connector plugs into your vehicle's wiring harness, which is located either behind the driver's-side and passenger's-side tail light assemblies or behind the rear bumper along the frame rail.
Once installation is complete, the 4-way connector will be stowed beneath your vehicle, near the trailer hitch. A mounting bracket (sold separately) is recommended to keep the connector secure.
It is recommended that you use a small amount of grease on all electrical connections - the plugs on your automobile and the 4-pole connector itself - to help prevent corrosion.
Tail Light Converter with Surface-Mount Technology
A tail light converter is built into this T-connector. Because most trailers run on a two-wire system - wherein the brake and turn signals are carried on one wire - the separate brake and turn signals from your vehicle's three-wire system need to be combined so they are compatible with the wiring system of the trailer. This converter combines the brake and turn signal functions of your automobile so that they run on one wire to properly activate your trailer's tail lights. Note: This will not affect how the tail lights on your vehicle operate.
Curt builds each tail light converter using surface-mount technology (SMT). This method of construction involves soldering electronic components directly to the surface of a printed circuit board. SMT eliminates the need for leads, which are used in older through-hole technology. The result is a circuit board that is smaller yet provides more routing area and that offers superior performance, reliability and durability.
Circuit boards constructed using SMT have been shown to perform better under rough conditions with excessive vibration than those made using the through-hole method. And where would vibration be more likely to occur than in towing applications? Curt converters also produce less heat, leading to increased durability and longer life. In addition, lower levels of resistance ensure better performance, especially for parts that operate at higher frequencies.
Each Curt circuit board is made using high-quality components that are pieced together in the most technologically savvy fashion, leading to greater predictability and reliability in functioning.
55513 CURT T-Connector - Surface Mount Technology - 4 Wire
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 1993 - 1998 Toyota T100
- 1993 - 1998 Toyota T100 Pickup
- 2014 - 2015 Toyota Tacoma
- 2005 - 2007 Toyota Tacoma
- 2005 - 2013 Toyota Tacoma excluding X-Runner
- 2008 - 2015 Toyota Tacoma without factory trailer connector
- 2005 - 2013 Toyota Tacoma X-Runner
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Customer Satisfaction Score:
97% were satisfied with this product
3% of customers were not satisfied
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- Product did not meet expectations
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Customer Reviews
Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector - C55513
Average Customer Rating: 4.8 out of 5 stars (352 Customer Reviews)
Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. T-connector plugs directly into existing wiring - no cutting, splicing or tapping required. Converter is made using SMT to ensure superior performance.by: Allen 03/17/2023
2010 Toyota Tacoma
Received and installed by my garage within two hours. This harness eliminated the need to cut and splice into tail and brake lights. Have not tested but confident in your products!
by: Robert01/11/2024
Quality products, installation was well explained and accurate. Competitive pricing & quality products-- highly recommend ETRAILER!
by: David 07/11/2022
Product fit perfectly and took about an hour to install. I purchased 15 feet of wire loom to protect the cables, but everything else was included. I used dialectric grease on all electrical plug-in connectors to ensure years of service.
David
7/12/2023
Wiring has been great. It was a perfect fit.
by: John 02/06/2024
No splicing of wires. Great
by: Timothy 09/16/2023
2010 Toyota Tacoma
Received the package and noticed that the contents had shifted creating a hole through the cardboard. The hitch, hardware and wiring harness appear to be ok. Until the hirch is installed i really won't know if there are any issues.
The hitch and harness look we made.
by: David07/03/2022
Everything fit and worked as expected. It was for my Toyota Tacoma. Zero issues as expected from etrailer. Their products, order process and support are very professional so I like dealing with etrailer over the years.
David
7/3/2023
A year later update. No issues when bought and they have been working fine since. The install was easy.
by: Mike 08/27/2023
So easy I did it from the ground. I found it is not necessary to unhook all of the connections and remove the taillights. It took about 30 minutes
by: Brent H.01/28/2019
2007 Toyota Tacoma
That's my kind of wiring. I shopped around for installing trailer wiring. Prices were as high as $100. ! This kit for my Toyota Tacoma cost $35. I loosened four bolts, drilled in a ground screw. Plug and pull wire and done. I was able to pull the wired to the far side throughout the hollow receiver hitch. Didn't even need the zip ties. Great company. Thanks
by: Fine Spec Dry Ice Restoration Dot Com12/04/2023
2007 Toyota Tacoma
etrailers is fast and great service!
by: Cliff 02/11/2024
2009 Toyota Tacoma
Could not have been easier!!!!
by: Mitch 03/08/2024
Product was great and easy to install. As described
by: Terry 06/07/2023
The hitch looks like it will fit. ( it is not installed as of this message)
The wire harness is in and works like it should. Plug and play is wonderful.
Fast shippin good price.
Thanks.
by: Rene 02/09/2024
2015 Toyota Tacoma
great product and easy to install
by: Edward 06/27/2023
EZ plug and play connections.
So far so good.
Thanks!
by: Wade 05/12/2023
I'm not an electrician or automotive technician, so the extent of my knowledge in those areas is very limited. This kit comes with instructions that led me through the whole process without any challenges. I'm very pleased.
by: Jeffrey 02/13/2024
Great service all around.
by: James 12/26/2023
Fits perfect
by: Robert 05/17/2023
Awesome! This was the easiest trailer harness install I’ve ever done. It took a whole 20 minutes to install. It works perfectly. Delivery was ahead of schedule. I’ve ordered from etrailer in the past and will be ordering from them again when needed in the future.
by: Nick 08/03/2023
2006 Toyota Tacoma
Fast shipping and easy installation
by: Robert 04/05/2023
2010 Toyota Tacoma
Easiest trailer wiring harness install I’ve ever done. Took me less than an hour from start to finish. Great product
by: Sergey 10/12/2023
Excellent product. Easy install.
by: Lee E.03/04/2017
2005 Toyota Tacoma
My pickup had a new frame installed due to a manufacturer's recall. During the installation the old wiring for the trailer lights was taken out. I didn't want to pay for a commercial company to reinstall a wiring kit after I saw how easy this system was for installation. The Curt custom fit vehicle wiring was as easy to install as claimed. I have limited mechanical experience so I would say anyone who can read directions and has a few tools can do this.
Lee E.
3/5/2018
Im still very pleased with it and would recommend it to others.
by: Michael09/13/2023
The process was seamless. The right parts, quickly shipped, easily installed.
by: Gary L. 10/21/2016
2013 Toyota Tacoma
I purchased a wiring harness a year ago for my 2013 Toyota Tacoma Pickup to haul my utility trailer. The installation instructions were very simple and clear. I installed the harness within an hour without any problems. It's working great when I need it and would recommend this product and any other from Etrailer. I have purchased many items from Etrailer thru the years and find the videos and other instructions very helpful with the installation. Great prices, great products and above all great support!
Gary L.
10/21/2017
its still working great. No issues at all
by: Michael 05/01/2023
Installed easily and the instructions were very good.
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Allen
3/19/2024
Excellent. Basically a simple installation.