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  • Parts Needed to Install 7-Pin Wiring Harness for a 2005 Dodge Dakota
  • If you have the factory tow package, you can use part # 32145. If you do not have the factory tow package and do not have an existing 4-pole and you want to wire up your vehicle for a brake controller, you will need the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4 Pole Trailer Connector, item # 118323, for your vehicle, the, item # ETBC7, Brake Controller Installation kit, which includes the 7-Way and all of the wiring and hardware needed to complete the installation, and a brake controller of your...
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  • Base Plate Kit Needed for Flat Towing a 2008 Dodge Dakota
  • The Roadmaster EZ Base Plate Kit, item # 52276-1, is the correct fit for your 2008 Dodge Dakota. You may need wiring to safely flat tow your Dakota. The Roadmaster Universal Hy-Power Diode Wiring Kit, item # RM-154, would be a good choice and if you do not want to splice into the vehicles tail light wiring the RoadMaster Tail Light Wiring Kit with Bulbs, item # RM-155.
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  • What is Needed to Power Electric Trailer Brakes with 2002 Dodge Dakota
  • Yes. You need an electric brake controller to power the trailer's brakes. A brake controller installs in the cab of the tow vehicle and connects to its trailer wiring and stop light switch. This way when you step on your brake pedal to apply the vehicle's brakes a signal is sent from the vehicle's stop light switch to the brake controller. The controller then sends power to the trailer's brakes through the 7-way trailer connector. I've linked an article on brake controllers you can...
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  • How to Add 7 Way Connector to 2011 Dodge Dakota with 4 Way Factory Plug
  • The 2011 Dodge Dakota came with a factory 7 way, so it's possible that you potentially had the 4 way installed aftermarket- but I have a way you can check. If your 4 way is plugged into a square plug similar to the one shown in the attached picture, you can use the 7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket w/ Mounting Bracket, Chrysler/Dodge OEM Plug Adapter # HM40975-11933 which will leave you with an active 4 way and also add a 7 way connector to your factory wiring. If your 4 way isn't...
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  • Parts Needed To Install Redarc Tow Pro Liberty Trailer Brake Controller On a 2005 Dodge Dakota
  • If your 2005 Dodge Dakota came with the factory 7-way you will simply need the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3020-P, and Adapter # 331-TPH-017 to connect the Redarc Liberty # RED24FR. This will give you a plug and play connection without having to splice any wiring. If you do not have the factory wiring we have a 4-Way # 55323, 7-Way # ETBC7 and the Redarc # RED52VR. This will give you all the wiring you need for a hardwire install.
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  • Rear Bumper to Fit a 2004 Dodge Dakota Base Model Quad Cab
  • We carry the rear bumper that you need to fit your 2004 Dodge Dakota, but it is chrome with black step pads instead of gray, part # 31012 and all of the hardware to install is included.
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  • Brake Controller and Related Items Needed for Installation on 2003 Dodge Dakota Without Tow Package
  • You have assembled a correct group of parts for installing a brake controller in your 2003 Dodge Dakota without a factory tow package. The controller and harness you referenced, Curt Venturer # C74VV and wiring adapter # C51515, work together. In addition to these you'll need the # ETBC7 brake controller installation kit that you referenced. If your truck does not already have a 4-pole flat trailer connector then the harness you selected, Tow-Ready part # 118329, will be the last item you need.
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  • Wiring 1994 Dodge Dakota SLT V8 for Towing Coleman Mesa Trailer with Electric Brakes
  • We've got just what you need to ready your Dakota for towing your Coleman Mesa pop-up camper. Since you already have a working 4-pole wiring harness installed you'll just need to select a brake controller and an installation kit to convert your 4-pole to the required 7-way. For a brake controller its easy to recommend the popular and reliable Tekonsha Prodigy P2, part # 90885. Yes, there are less costly units available, but the P2 offers excellent user-friendly features like built-in diagnostics,...
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  • What Adjustable Ball Mount do You Recommend with a 1-7/8" Ball on My 2004 Dodge Dakota?
  • I have an adjustable ball-mount hitch solution for you. Unfortunately, the Flash E Series Adjustable 2-Ball Mount w Chrome Balls - 2" Hitch # AM3410 does not come with a 1-7/8" ball option. Also, we do not carry any reversible 2-ball assemblies that work with the # AM3410. With that being said, a great solution is the B&W Tow & Stow 3-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 7" Drop, 7-1/2" Rise # BWTS10049B. With the Tow & Stow, you get the 1-7/8" ball with the 2" and 2-5/16" balls. It also allows you...
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  • Circuit Tester for Finding the Brake Signal Wire for a Brake Controller on a 2007 Dodge Dakota
  • The circuit tester used in the video you referenced, see link, is the Draw-Tite circuit tester, # PTW2993. This tester has a spring-loaded clamp that secures the wire and allows you to easily pierce the wire coating. It does poke a small hole in the wire insulation, but because of the design, the damage to the wire is very minimal. We have a video review of this tester which shows the parts included with the tester and how it is used. When you find a wire coming from the brake pedal switch...
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  • Brake Controller and 7-way Connector Wiring for 2007 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab Pickup
  • You are on the right track. We have detailed instructions and wiring diagrams to help you complete the installation of a brake controller and trailer wiring on your 2007 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab Pickup. You will need to start with a 4-Way connector if you do not already have one. The correct harness for your vehicle is the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, item # 118323, which plugs inline with your vehicles tail lights (see instructions link). Once this harness is installed you will need a brake...
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  • Items Needed to Flat Tow 1995 Dodge Dakota 4x4 With 2000 Coachman Motorhome
  • To safely tow your Dakota 4X4 with your Coachman RV you will need several components. Those items are a tow bar, base plate kit, safety cables, tow bar wiring or light kit, and possibly a supplemental braking system to actuate the Dakota brakes when you apply the brakes in the motorhome. Please note that some states require use of a supplemental braking system; check the laws in your state to ensure you are compliant. Please refer to the attached article which provides a complete overview...
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  • Parts Needed to Install a Brake Controller on a 2003 Dodge Dakota SLT
  • The brake controller that we recommend the most is the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Brake Controller # 90885. This is a progressive controller that can sense the amount of braking the tow vehicle is applying and will give a proportionate amount of braking to the trailer brakes. Now if you have factory 7-way at the rear of your vehicle all you would need to get is a Brake Adapter part # 3020-P and the # 90885 would be fully functional. If you do not have any trailer wiring you will need to first...
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  • Parts Needed to Add a Trailer Brake Controller to a 2000 Dodge Dakota
  • It sounds like your 2000 Dodge Dakota did not come with a factory towing package. In order to install a brake controller it will need to be hardwired. Since you have a 7-Way connector, look to see if there are 7-wires that all lead to somewhere or if there are only 3 or 4. The truck may have had a 4-Way installed at some point and someone added the 7-Way later to match a trailer they were towing. If this is the case then you will need a brake controller installation kit # 5506 for 6...
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  • Compatibility Of Buyers Products Three Point Hitch Spreader Mount
  • The Buyers Products Three Point Hitch Spreader Mount # 3373005345 will fit all common 3-point tractor hitches. The tractor hitch has a quick and easy tool-free installation, and has a corrosion-resistant black powder coated finish with a carbon steel construction. I attached a review video link below.
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  • Parts Needed to Flat Tow a 2011 Dodge Dakota with a Blue Ox Tow Bar
  • I can definitely help you out with that. In order to flat tow your 2011 Dodge Dakota you will need at least 5 main parts. Those parts are a base plate kit, tow bar (which you have), safety cables, tow bar wiring and a supplemental braking system. I have listed these parts below along with a brief description of their purpose. Base Plate Kit: This is a custom fit part that provides an attachment point for your tow bar. - Blue Ox Base Plate Kit # BX1981 (compatible with your Blue Ox tow...
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  • Replacing a Round 4 Pin Connector With Round Contacts
  • When it comes to replacing a round 4 pin connector The RoadMaster 4-Wire Connectors - Trailer and Vehicle Ends # RM-910030-4 will be the correct part you would need. It will need 16 gauge wiring to function. I attached a review video link below.
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  • Recommended Towing Mirrors for Oversized Mirrors on 2000 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab
  • If you've got an unusual sized mirror on your 2000 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab, then you will need to use a universal towing mirror like the K-Source Universal Towing Mirror - Clip On # KS3891-2 which can clip on to your 7" x 10" mirrors. I've linked a review video we did of these K-Source mirrors on a similar 2000 Dodge Dakota for you to have a look at.
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  • How to Tell if My 2010 Dodge Dakota Has the Factory Tow Package
  • You can either take the VIN of your 2010 Dodge Dakota and reach out to your local Dodge dealer and they can confirm that for you or you can look at the trailer wiring on your Dakota. If it has a single square plug like what the Hopkins Wiring # HM42190 connects to then it has the tow package. If instead the wiring runs to the tail lights like the Curt Wiring # 55323 then you don't have the tow package. If you don't have anything on your pickup then you don't have the tow package and you...
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  • Replacement Skewer Needed When Purchasing a CycleOps Bike Trainer
  • I can help you understand why you would need this replacement skewer # CY9714. The replacement skewer # SA9714T is the one that will need to be used, instead of your bike's original skewer, because it is designed to specifically fit the slider tube assembly on the CycleOps trainers. If the trainer you purchase has an included quick release skewer and your bike has the ability to use it, you should have no issues securing the bike properly into the trainer. This skewer is just a replacement...
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