Thanks for your purchase of the Curt Echo # C51180, and it does need the 12 volt pin on the 7-way to work. There isn't an extra connection needing to be made on a 1996 GMC Jimmy, so you can run your own wire
All you need to do is run the power wire, which should be 10 gauge like # 10-1-1, to the positive battery post via the 40 Amp In-Line Circuit Breaker # 9510 and you're set. view full answer...
You are overdrawing the brake light circuit with the load you are putting on it from your trailer wiring. This is either because your trailer has a short on it that needs to be fixed, or you are just overdrawing the circuit. Most likely it's just overdrawing, but you should still inspect the wiring of the trailer looking for any cut or exposed wire and fix as necessary.
Now if the problem is just that you are overdrawing the circuit you have two options. You can convert your trailer lights... view full answer...
The first thing that you will want to check is to make sure that the Blue Ox Alpha Tow Bar # BX7380 isn't binding. This could be the case if your tow bar is not completely level. When towing with a motorhome you have a 3" safe zone (see attached picture), but that is not the case when using your pickup.
To remedy this you can use a High-Low adapter. I have attached our selection of adapters as well as a helpful article to help you decide if you need one or not.
I also spoke with my contact... view full answer...
This sounds like a short, overdraw situation, or a bad ground. The first thing I recommend is to check the vehicle and trailer side connectors and make sure they are clean and free of corrosion. On the trailer side check the wiring from front to back and fix any pinched or damaged wires.
On the vehicle side you can test the functionality of the 4-Way using a circuit tester suchPTW2993 as # 40376 and following the help article I have linked for you.
If the trailer has a lot of running... view full answer...
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