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Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

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2002 Jeep Wrangler - Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

  • Trailer Hitch Wiring
  • 4 Flat
  • No Converter
  • Hopkins

Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your Jeep Wrangler with this custom harness. T-connector plugs directly into existing wiring - no cutting or splicing required.


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 point behind rear tire
    • Plug in connector
  • Protective connection terminals resist corrosion
  • Comes with dust cap for 4-way flat connector, cable ties, and terminal grease packet for electrical connections
  • 90-Day limited warranty


Installation

This custom-fit T-connector plugs into your vehicle's wiring harness, which is located behind the rear tire mud flap on the passenger's side.


Once installation is complete, the 4-way flat 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.



42615 Plug-in Simple Hopkins T-Connector with 4-Pole Trailer Connector

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Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector - 42615

Average Customer Rating:  4.8 out of 5 stars   (60 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 or splicing required.

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2003 JeepWrangler

Plugs in very simply and does what it's supposed to do.



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1998 JeepWrangler

Thanks for the wiring harness, it was an easy install, plug and route the wiring to the trailer hitch. Sure beats cutting and splicing into the vehicle harness, chasing the wires for identification etc.! Simple instruction included with the location of the plugs to interface with. Best trailer hitch wiring I 've done in 20 years.



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1998 JeepWrangler

I am an electrical contractor by trade so makings splices is not an issue. I am so glad I purchased this trailer wiring harness, unplug one plug and you are in business and did not have to tamper with the existing wiring harness of my jeep. I taped in a magnet to the wiring harness so when not in use I could Tuck it in behind the bumper.



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Wow, I have never had a simpler installation! The quality is great, and in just plugs straight in. Finished the job with the Hopkins Fold Over Mount. Super happy with the final install.



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1998 JeepWrangler

‘98 Jeep Wrangler, absolutely plug and play, very simple installation. Pull down the cover behind the rear passenger tire, reach up inside the body to find the factory harness, unplug the connector and plug the new harness into it. Put the cover back over the opening. Did need a drill to run in the new grounding wire but they even supplied the self tapping screw for that. Great product!



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2001 JeepWrangler

This is the only way to hook up to your vehicle's wiring harness, quicker too.



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Very easy to install just connect to the taillight harness and attach the ground wire, 10 minute job.This harness will save you the time and aggravation of a splice in harness.



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Good quality very east install and worked as advertised happy with purchase. It would not fit the bracket I ordered just not compatible.



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The package had all the parts I needed to do the installation including instructions that made sense. The process of finding what I needed to buy, getting it ordered and then getting it installed was made simple by etrailer.com. Thanks.



by: 05/20/2022

Wiring harness was perfect and an easy installation. Thank you for prompt service.



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Jeep

Wiring harness for my Jeep works great.



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2000 Jeep TJ

Installation on my 2000 Jeep TJ was easy. No issues. I used my own zip ties. Ones provided were a small.



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Jeep

The Trailer Light assembly for my Jeep fitted perfectly. I was kept informed throughout the delivery process. Good job well done



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2002JeepWrangler

The installation video made the install a breeze.



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1999 JeepWrangler

Needed to return part. Paid like $xx.xx for part plus shipping. Called for return authorzation and received it, however they said i would have to pay $xx.xx shipping charge . What a rip off. BUYER BEWARE!!!

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Jenny N.

2/20/2022

I will have our customer service team reach out to you.



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Great product at a reasonable price



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2004 JeepWrangler

Plug and play worked perfect



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2001 JeepWrangler

Happy customer



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Easy to install and works great. Thanks



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2006 Jeep TJ

Worked perfectly!



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Easy to install. Works perfectly.



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works flawlessly



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Excellent service. Far beyond what I expected.
Order arrived two day early.
Good product quality. I will buy again from these folks.



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1998 JeepWrangler

Very easy install and works perfect. Simply plug it in and done



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2003 JeepWrangler

Took all of 10 min. Everything tested and worked. The perfect solution.


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