Thank you for purchasing the Hopkins Smart Hitch Backup Camera and Hitch Aligner System, part # HM50002.
This wired camera system's monitor does not have a scrolling feature to let you shift the grid lines but you can make vertical adjustments to the camera itself (and also to the two backup sensors on either side of it) to get the best degree of visual alignment and object detection as you back up. The linked image from the owner's manual shows the adjustment guidelines for the sensors.
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Hopkins does not offer a universal plug for the Agility Brake Controller. Your best bet would be to order the controller and harness combination you referenced, and cut off the vehicle end of the plug as you mentioned.
The bare leads on the end of the harness would then be hardwired into the vehicle. We offer a Hardwired Brake Controller Install Kit, part # ETBC7 for a 7-way trailer connector, or # ETBC6 for a 6-way. The install kit provides the adapter to convert a 4-pole connector to... view full answer...
You can install the Curt Class III Trailer Hitch, # C13145, on your 2001 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab without having to relocate the spare tire as long as it is a factory size spare tire and not aftermarket. This hitch does not require any drilling for installation either. The installation instructions that I have attached mention drilling some bolt holes on the underside of the frame, but that is only for older generation models, not for your truck. You should have all bolt holes pre-drilled... view full answer...
You can mount cooler # D13402 on the rail in front of the radiator on your 2005 Dodge Dakota. Ideally, for the most airflow efficiency for the fan pulling air through you would want it mounted against the radiator if there is space. But mounting it further out should not sacrifice too much of the supplemental cooling when at ideal or lower speeds.
You will not need additional fittings to install the cooler on your truck.
For a temperature gauge we have # D13009. The temperature sender... view full answer...
The factory brake controller harness on your 2011 Dodge Dakota with factory tow package will be located underneath the dash and left of the steering column, taped to another harness near the emergency brake pedal. There will be a 4-pin connector that mates with the one on the brake controller adapter.
It is possible that the harness is tucked up behind and/or taped to other wiring or it could have fallen behind the driver's side kick panel to the left of the emergency brake pedal.
If... view full answer...
The port under your hood that the Hopkins Plug-in Simple Brake Wiring Adapter # HM47755 you referenced plugs into will be under the dash just to the right of the emergency brake.
Check out the picture I attached that shows exactly where it is.
You will want to check the 7-way for the word Mopar written on it somewhere to determine if it is OEM or an aftermarket installed 7-way. If the 7-way is aftermarket there will not be a port and you will need to hardwire your brake controller in... view full answer...
You will not have to make modifications to your 2000 Dodge Dakota to install Curt front mount receiver # 31080. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you so you can see how the hitch installs.
The hitch can potentially get in the way of making it easy to get to the oil filter on the truck but we have not had any customers complain about that issue.
Some models of the truck will have an optional skid plate and if present that may need to be trimmed for the hitch to... view full answer...
Usually lights that mount using a rubber grommet will need to be popped-out of the grommet to give you access to the lens for removing that part to allow for bulb replacement. You can push the light out of the grommet by moving it out from the grommet, toward you as you look at it.
For instance, the red oval light # ST70RB from Optronics uses grommet # A70GB for installation. This light is a exact replacement for Truck Lite part 60202R and others as listed on the linked page. view full answer...
Thanks for sending us a picture. Makes a difference!
What I recommend is going with the Curt 2 bike bolt-on rack # C18011 because it will mount to any ball mount or step bumper and can hold 2 bikes with a maximum weight of 70 pounds.
Unfortunately the Curt ATV ball mount adapter # C45006 you referenced will not work because it will bend.
If you end up going with a trailer hitch, I recommend the Class-III Draw-Tite # 75038 because it has a 500 pound tongue weight capacity and it's a bolt-on... view full answer...
What you need to do, assuming you do not have the factory 7-way is run a wire to the battery through a circuit breaker such as # PK54530. If you have the factory 7-way and are having an issue with the fuse box you will need to have the fuse box looked at by a mechanic. You can test your 7-way by running the power wire to an accessory 12 volt to see if there is any problem with the wiring itself. If you get power that way you know there is an issue with the truck's wiring that you will need... view full answer...
The Hopkins Plug-in Simple Brake Wiring Adapter - Dodge, part # HM47755 is designed to be used on vehicles that have a factory tow-package. Since your 2005 Dodge Dakota does not have the tow package, you will need to connect each of the wires individually from your brake controller to your truck. I attached a link below that details how this is done.
To determine which wire you will use for the brake switch, you will want to use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993, to determine which... view full answer...
To install the Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller # TK90160 on a 1999 Dodge Dakota without factory trailer connector, the red lead will connect to the cold side of the brake pedal switch that goes hot only when the brake pedal is pressed. The brake connector is above the brake pedal in the dash.
If the wire shows power with the headlights or turn signals on, then it is not the right wire. I would recommend using a circuit tester # PTW2992.
A universal installation kit for trailer... view full answer...
I spoke to my contact at Yakima and unfortunately they were not able to inform me of the pull strength rating of the Replacement PlusNut Hardware Kit for Yakima Roof Rack Tracks part # Y8880039. The reason this number is not readily available is because the pull strength rating could vary depending on the surface and type of material it is attached to. They do test their products but there would be too many variables to give an accurate estimation in regards to the pull strength of the PlusNuts. view full answer...
I can't safely recommend you modify the Westin Fey Diamondstep Rear Bumper with Custom Installation Kit # 63000-93800 as it will void the warranty and could possibly reduce the weight ratings for the hitch. view full answer...
To determine the maximum trailer weight you can tow with your 2006 Dodge Dakota you will need take your Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) on your truck. This is the maximum allowable tow rating of the vehicle weight and the trailer weight combined. If you subtract the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of your truck from the (GCWR) that will give you the maximum Gross Trailer Weight (GTW). This can all be found on the information tag located inside the driver door jamb.
If your trailer is more... view full answer...
The Swagman Around the Spare Mighty Rack, # S80501, is designed to fit around a spare tire that is already mounted to the back of an RV or trailer and is not designed to hold the tire. I have included a link to the installation instructions for you to view.
This rack is designed to fit on a continuous welded steel bumper that is 4 inches to 4-1/2 inches square. Make sure to check the owners manual to be sure the bumper can be used for this application. We do have several other bike racks... view full answer...
The 2003 Dodge Dakota does not have a converter box as a part of the trailer wiring. Here is where confusion comes in and where ambiguity comes. Some LED lights may have zero issue plugging directly into the system based on the trailer length, ground connections, and number of LED's in each light fixture. Due to enough power draw.
Other trailers may not have enough power draw and may have hyperflashing issues requiring load resistors either on each line or through a converter like #... view full answer...
Before you force anything you should make sure that you have the correct mirrors on your Dakota for these CIPA Custom Towing Mirror, part # 10501. Check out the picture to the right to see what the mirrors on your Dakota should look like for installing # 10501 or the # 10502.
Once you have determined that you have the correct mirrors on your Dakota you will slide the towing mirror over the end of the factory mirror so the top and the bottom will slide on simultaneously. These are a pretty... view full answer...
It sounds like you might have an Ultra-Fab landing gear set. I have included a diagram showing how the system gets wired. On it the white wire is the power wire and the green wire is the ground. view full answer...
To install a controller in your Dakota, you will need the controller, the # ETBC7 install kit, and a functioning 4-pole trailer connector.
If your Dakota does not already have a 4-pole connector, one can be installed by using part # 118323.
If you do not already have a brake controller, I would recommend a proportional-type controller like the Tekonsha Prodigy P2, part # 90885.
The 4-pole to 7-way adapter included in the kit would plug into the 4-pole trailer connector once it is installed.... view full answer...
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