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Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. T-connector plugs directly into existing wiring. Powered converter reduces strain on wiring system and is made using SMT to ensure superior performance.
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This custom-fit T-connector plugs into your vehicle's wiring harness, which is located in the rear cargo area. You will have to remove the trunk floor coverings, ceiling light, ceiling panel, side trim panels, and side access panels to access this harness. Once you've plugged in the T-connector, run the hot lead up to your car battery. Connect the lead to the included fuse holder, and then connect the fuse holder to the positive terminal on your battery.
Once installation is complete, the 4-way connector will be stowed in an out-of-the-way location within your cargo area.
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.
A tail light converter is built into this T-connector. This converter is a circuit-protected, battery-powered unit that bypasses the electrical routes that are used by a basic wiring harness. As a result, there is virtually no draw on your tail light circuits.
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.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.4 out of 5 stars (20 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. Powered converter reduces strain on wiring system and is made using SMT to ensure superior performance.Haven't turned it on yet, but completing installation. Looks like good quality, and instructions are decent, including pictures. However, the instructions incorrectly state both side trim panels should be removed. Only the driver's side needs to be removed, to route the T connectors to the ceiling light. The lower portion of trim that extends along the luggage area does not need to be removed. Pop the rear end out of a few hidden fasteners, and flex it to slip the T connectors under it and upwards. The only significant issue I found for a "custom" fit, is the ground wire needs to be 2' longer to reach the ground point in the rear of the spare tire area. There is no ground screw in the driver's side tailight area, and I was unwilling to drill a hole in metal without knowing what is on the other side. Do NOT use a nut on one of the mounting screws of the tailight - they are not ground. I had to splice a 2' piece of wire into the ground wire (not supplied). Assuming this works as intended I will be very happy.
The wiring harness went on the Volvo XC70 without a problem. It took about 2.5 hours to finish the job. One has to remove all the trim and floor from the rear of the station wagon. The ''plug and pray'' wire set came with good, understandable instructions. [prayers were answered''.
I would have attached a short video clip od 4 way flashers in action but a screen shot will have to do.... Thanks JOHN
Direct fit, quick and easy install on 2011 Volvo XC70. Instructions were clear and helpful
Replaced Trailer lighting unit in 2010 Volvo XC70. Dealer could not fix. .. Wiring kit designed to be an easy installation or replacement of Trailer wiring. The biggest effort is gaining access to each connection of the brake & tail light wires. Once each connector is located, disconnect plastic connector, insert trailer in/out connector pairs, route wires to each location. .. then, to power and ground the electronic box I used existing power wire and ground location. Be prepared to connect into existing wires with connecting clips. I purchased extra connection clips not supplied (Find at auto supply with trailer lights). New System Works great with LED or incandescent lights.
Perfect fit for my Volvo
Fairly easy to install. Connectors fit well and are good quality. The first one I got had the wrong harness in the package. The second was missing a sheet of instructions. So open it ahead of time to make sure all is good. The instructions were close. I needed an 8 mm instead of 10 and removing the side screws and floor covering was unnecessary extra work. There’s a fuse box in the rear with an empty spot for the factory trailer harness so it’s easy to tap power there.
Only thought was the instructions seemed to be for a Ford Escape.
It really can't be any easier, just plug and play. The hardest part was running the power wire under and through rocker panels from the battery to the back of the car. It's one wire and NOT difficult just a little time consuming, the rest is unplug and plug back in.
Simple installation, directions are great. Hardest part was running the one wire to the battery. Otherwise it was a breeze!
Great instructions, easy to follow and install
Great product. Easy to install. Fast shipping and well packed to eliminate damage.
Exactly what I needed and expedited faster than I thought it would arrive! Great. Would use this company again.
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