Expert Answers about Chevrolet C/K Series Pickup

• Installation Parts and Rails for Reese 15K Fifth Wheel on a 1994 Chevy 3500 Pickup
• Part # RP30439 is a universal kit and would work with your 1994 Chevy 3500. If you wanted new rails to go with your installation kit and that would be part # RP58058. Part # RP30035 includes the entire setup in one package.
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• Do You Need a Converter to Install a 4-way Harness on a 1985 Chevrolet K20
• No, when installing the Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness # HM41115 on your 1985 Chevrolet K20 you do not need a converter. The Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness # HM41115 plugs into your vehicle's wiring harness, which is located behind the rear bumper. Once installation is complete, the 4-way connector will be stowed beneath your vehicle, near the trailer hitch. I recommend picking up the No-Drill Mount # 18140 and the Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat # 18144 for storing...
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• Parts Needed To Install Trailer Brake Controller On a 1994 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup
• You will need a Wiring Kit # 5506 to install a Brake Controller # 90195 on your 1994 Chevrolet Silverado pickup. There is not a factory plug in connector on your Silverado. The wiring kit will provide you with wiring and circuit breakers to safely install a controller.
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• Wiring Code For Hopkins 7-Way # HM20048
• When installing The Hopkins 7-Way Molded Trailer Wire Connector # HM20048 on your 1984 Chevrolet C/K Series Pickup the black 12 Volt hot lead will have to be used in order for the brakes to work. I have attached the wiring code below: White Wire - Ground Usual Trailer Wire White Black Wire - 12 Volt (Hot Lead) Usual Trailer Wire Black ( The black wire for a traditional brake controller that ports doesn't necessarily need to be active for it to work) Green Wire - Tail Lights Usual Trailer...
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• Replacement Mounting Hardware/Mounting Brackets For An Aries Bull Bar On A 1997 Chevrolet C/K Pickup
• Without knowing what bull bar you have on your 1997 Chevrolet C/K Series Pickup, I can't say for certain which replacement mounting bracket/hardware you'll need. However, if you have the Aries Bull Bar with Removable Skid Plate # AA35-4009 for stainless steel, or # AAB35-4009 for black, then the correct replacement mounting hardware is the: -Replacement Mounting Hardware for Aries Bull Bar with Removable Skid Plate # AA98DQ. This kit includes the mounting brackets, as well as the hardware...
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• Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 1996 Chevy C/K Series Pickup Truck Behind a Motor Home
• I am glad you emailed us because there are some things that you need to be aware of. First, the Tow Ready tow bar, # 63180 is only rated for 5,000 pounds and your 1996 Chevy Silverado could easily exceed this capacity. The other problem with the tow bar is that it is only rated for a maximum speed of 45 miles per hour. We need to get you a proper set up. The first thing you are going to want to do is consult the truck owners manual to determine if it can be flat towed and if so what special...
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• Which Ball Mount and Ball for a 1997 Chevy Silverado to Tow a 14 Foot Boat
• The size of the ball needed will depend on the trailer coupler. Contact the seller and ask what size ball the coupler requires. It should be stamped or engraved on the coupler. The proper ball mount will depend on the hitch height and the coupler height. Again you would need to contact the seller about the coupler height, but you can measure your hitch height. Basically, you will measure from the ground to the top of the inside of the hitch opening and the seller will measure from the...
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• 7-Way and Brake Controller Recommendation for a 1985 Chevrolet Silverado K10
• It sounds like you're needing to add a 7-way to your truck so you can use a brake controller. To start, you're going to need add a 4 pole connector. If you already have one you'll just need the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7. If you need to add a 4 pole as well, you can use the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C55312 to add one. From here you're all set to add a brake controller of your choice. If you're looking...
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• 4-Pole and 5-Pole Wiring Connectors and 4-Pole to 5-Pole Adapter
• If both your truck wiring and your boat trailer wiring are 5-pin flat type connectors such as those in part # HM47890 you should not need an adapter. If I misunderstand your question I am sorry. Maybe you'd care to send some photos? You can actually connect a 5-flat vehicle connector to a 4-flat trailer connector without any adapters at all since the wiring pin assignments and functions on a 4-flat are the same as on a 5-flat except for the one additional circuit on the 5-flat. Typically...
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• Wiring a 7-Way Trailer Connector After Installing a Brake Controller on a 2000 Chevrolet Silverado
• We have a how to page that explains how this is done. All of the needed wires are already run to the rear of the vehicle, and are located above the spare tire. You will also need a 4 way to 7 way adapter, part # 37185. (Although you will probably have to cut off the 4 way connector on the adapter.)
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• Need Tail Light Mounting Brackets for Tail Lights Included in Trailer Light Kit # TL5RK
• The Optronics Trailer Light Kit # TL5RK that you referenced does not include mounting brackets for the two tail light assemblies since these lights use their mounting studs to mount and provide the ground connection. You can use a bracket to mount the tail lights but you will want to be sure that there is a solid metal-to-metal connection between the bracket you use and the trailer frame to enable a good ground. The spacing of the two mounting studs on these Optronics lights is 2-inches...
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• Parts Needed To Add Primus IQ Brake Controller to 1998 Chevrolet Pickup
• As long as you have an existing 4-Way trailer connector at the rear of your 1998 Chevrolet C/K pickup you will only need the # ETBC7 kit to install a brake controller. The ETBC7 includes all of the wiring circuit breakers and connectors needed. If you do not have an existing 4-Way connector you can use the 4-Pole Hardwire Kit Including Circuit Tester, item # 18252, to hard wire the 4-Way to the wiring going to the truck tail lights (see instructions link). You will need a circuit tester,...
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• Rear View Mirror Monitor Larger Than 5 Inches
• Yes, we do have the Rear View Safety Third Brake Light Backup Camera and Rear View Mirror with Monitor # RVS-619N-910 which features a 7" TFT LCD color screen, night vision, and a built in speaker. This unit also has a touch screen, and comes with all the wires and connectors needed for installation.
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• Parts Needed to Install a Trailer Brake Controller on a 1978 Chevy C/K Series Scottsdale
• First, you will need to install a 4-Way trailer connector, # 118311. I have included a link to the instructions for you. Next, you will need a 4 and 7 way installation kit, # ETBC7. This will provide the 7-Way and the wiring to install the brake controller. I have included some links that will help with the ETBC7 installation. You will also need a second cradle and mounting bracket for the second vehicle, # TK5906. And you will need another wiring harness for the second vehicle. Depending...
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• Need Adapter for a 6-Way Round Pin on a 1968 Chevy C-50 to a 7-Way on a Trailer
• To go from a 6-Way round pin trailer connector on a vehicle to a 7-Way blade style connector on a trailer, you will need to use adapter # 47435. A 6-Way can be wired in 2 different ways, the brake out put could be the center pin or the 12 volt could be the center pin. You may need to re-pin the adapter to match your set up.
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• Recommended Heavy Duty Trailer Hitch For A 1997 Chevrolet C/K Series Pickup
• When installing a heavy duty hitch on your 1997 Chevrolet C/K Series Pickup The Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class V XD - 2 inch # C15325 is confirmed for your vehicle and the centurion bumper. The curt hitch is a class five hitch that has a maximum towing weight of 16,000 pounds and a maximum tongue weight of 2,400 pounds. You will need to check your manual to find the proper towing capacity for your vehicle. No drilling is required for the installation of this hitch. The...
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• How to Add 7 Way to 1998 Chevy Truck with 5 Way Plug
• I have a solution for you to add a 7 way connector to your 1998 Chevy truck. You would first need to cut the 5 way plug off and wire in a 4 way using the Hopkins Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector - 48" Wire Lead # HM48035 and some butt connectors # DW05745-5; you'll want to leave the reverse light wire loose, since that will connect to the 7 way on its own. To add the 7 way you can use the # ETBC7, which will accept the 4 way plug you've just installed, and make connections...
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• Recommended Brake Controller For A 1995 Chevrolet C/K Series Pickup
• Though for your vehicle there will be no plug and play brake controller options available there are ways to install a brake controller in your vehicle. First you will need The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118315 unless you already have a 4 flat harness installed. The harness plugs into your vehicle's wiring harness, which is located beneath your vehicle, along the driver's-side frame rail. Next you need to make the 4 flat into a 7 round using The Universal...
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• Parts Needed to Install a Trailer Brake Controller In a 1995 Chevy K Series Z71 Pickup
• The replacement brake controller cable # 20127 plugs into the back of a Tekonsha brake controller. The blunt cut wire ends get hardwired to a vehicle, so it would work with your 1995 Chevy K Series pickup truck. To install a brake controller you will need 3 items. First you will need a 4-Way trailer wiring harness unless the truck already has a 4-Way. You can use # 118315 to add a 4-Way. I have linked the installation instructions for you. Next you will need a 4 and 7 way installation...
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• Items Needed to Install a Brake Controller on a 1996 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Pickup
• As long as you have an existing 4-Way trailer connector at the rear of your 1996 Chevrolet C/K pickup you will have all of the parts needed to install a brake controller. The # ETBC7 kit includes all of the wiring circuit breakers and connectors needed. If you do not have an existing 4-Way connector you can use the 4-Pole Hardwire Kit Including Circuit Tester, item # 18252, to hard wire the 4-Way to the wiring going to the truck tail lights (see instructions link). You will need a circuit...
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