Expert Answers about Dodge Nitro
- Hitch Bolts Do Not Want to Thread Into Weld Nuts on 2008 Dodge Nitro
- It sounds like the weld nuts need to be cleaned. We recommend cleaning the weld nuts with some spray lubricant and a tube brush # 814092 or wire brush # DW00254. The tube brush will help clear out any dirt, debris, or rust that has built up over time and is preventing you from installing your Curt hitch # 13334.
I have attached a review video of the tube brush and an installation video of the hitch on a 2008 Nitro for you.
If cleaning the weld nuts does not help, please feel free to let...
view full answer... - How Do You Attach The Wiring Socket To The Front Of The Blue Ox Base Plate On a 2007 Dodge Nitro?
- The Blue Ox 6-Pole, Round Pin, Trailer Wiring Socket # BLU43XR will attach to the Blue Ox Base Plate # BX1976 with the 2 #12-14 x 1” Self Drilling Screws that come included with the base plate. The holes are not threaded for a bolt, but rather the self drilling screws are used to fasten the wiring socket.
view full answer... - Wire Color Codes for Installing # 118554 Trailer Wiring Harness on 2010 Dodge Nitro
- If you were installing the Tow Ready connector you referenced on a 2010 Dodge Nitro, you would not need to cut or splice any wires, as the T-Connector plugs inline with the existing wiring, making for a plug-and-play installation.
You would access the rear of the tail light assemblies as if you were replacing a burned out taillight bulb. The factory wiring harness is unplugged from the tail light assembly, and the T-Connector would plug inline between the factory harness and the tail light...
view full answer... - What Size Bolts are Used for Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver for 2008 Dodge Nitro
- According to the linked installation instructions the bolts are M12-1.75 x 45mm, although these do come with the
Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13334.
If you are looking for new hardware for this hitch - which is a confirmed fit for your 2008 Dodge Nitro - you will need the part # RHK.
To get that hardware (if needed) all you need to do is click # RHK, enter "13334" in the "Hitch Item Number" box and select "Curt" from the drop-down menu.
I have also added a link to a video install on...
view full answer... - Installing a Brake Controller on a 2011 Dodge Nitro with 7-Pole Trailer Connector
- There isn't a wiring harness to plug a brake controller directly into your 2011 Dodge Nitro so it will have to be hardwired in.
I recommend installation kit # 5506. On the brake controller the black wire is 12 volt power and connects to the positive battery terminal via the included circuit breaker. The white wire is ground and needs to go to the negative battery terminal. Red connects to the cold side of the brake switch to the wire that only has power when you step on the brake pedal...
view full answer... - How Difficult is Trailer Hitch and T-One Wiring Harness Install on a 2007 Dodge Nitro
- According to the instructions, the bumper cover or rear fascia does not need to be cut or trimmed and there is no drilling required. I have added a link to the instructions for the hitch below. The 4-Way trailer harness for your 2007 Dodge Nitro, part # 118554, is not difficult to install. In a nutshell, all you will need to do is temporarily remove the tail lights, connect the harness to the tail light connectors and put the tail light lights back in place. Again, I have added a link to...
view full answer... - Does the 2007 Dodge Nitro Provide a Brake Controller Port Underneath the Dash
- The Dodge Nitro does not have a tow package or an under-dash brake controller port. You will need to hardwire the brake controller, but it is not a difficult project. To wire it into the vehicle, you will need to make 4 simple connections. I will run through the install below. These are the wires coming off the back of your brake controller.
First, disconnect the car battery to prevent any accidental shorts or shocks. Run the blue wire from the brake controller back to your 5,6, or 7-Way...
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