Expert Answers about Nissan Xterra

• Replacement Mounting Hardware for 2012 Nissan Xterra Hitch Receiver
• There is different hardware available for each specific hitch and yes, you can purchase the hardware kit by itself. Since hitch receivers are custom fitted to vehicles, the hardware parts you receive will correlate with each receiver option for your 2012 Nissan Xterra. The replacement Hardware Kit for Trailer Hitches is # RHK, but you will need to select your hitch item number and manufacturer when ordering to ensure you receive the proper hardware for your hitch. There is a box for...
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• Converting 7-Way Blade To 4-Way Flat On Trailer
• Yes, it is possible to convert your 7-way on your trailer to a 4-way. To replace the wiring on your Coleman 10 Foot pop up camper we offer wiring adapters that allow connection of different formats of trailer wiring. The best option to change the wiring on your trailer to match the 4-Flat on your Xterra is to cut off the 7-Way blade, and then install (them in) a trailer side 4-Way # A35W42B. The right turn function is the GREEN wire, the left turn function is the YELLOW wire, The trailer's...
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• Where to Attach Lower Straps from Thule OutWay on a 2015 Nissan Xterra Pro 4X
• I checked the fit information for the 2015 Nissan Xterra and the Thule OutWay # TH45JV. Thule shows that the lower clips should be attached to the bottom edge of the hatch. The fit note 130 would only apply to a 2000 to 2004 Nissan Xterra.
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• Loose Splash Guard on 2010 Nissan Xterra After Roadmaster Base Plate Kit Install
• I spoke with Roadmaster about the issue you are having with the Roadmaster MX Base Plate Kit part # 354-3 on your 2010 Nissan Xterra. They concluded with your mention of using zip ties to secure the splash guard to the receiver tube on the base plate kit. They admitted that the design is not the best due to the lack of a tie down point for the splash guard but have had customers in the past with success in using the receiver tube on the base plate kit. A few long zip/cable ties should do...
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• How to Wire 4-Pole Connector on Trailer Has Extra Running Light Circuit
• It sounds like what you currently have on your trailer is what's known as a wishbone wiring harness. The running light circuit has two wires, one for the drivers side of the trailer, the other for the passenger side. A wishbone harness can make for a neater install, but they're not absolutely necessary. You can use a standard set up with only one running light circuit. Simply run down one side of the trailer, connect to the running lamp and splice in another length of wire to run over to...
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• Can You Align the Timbren Axle-Less Systems
• I spoke to my contact at Timbren and he said that their Axle-Less systems like the part # A35RS545E that you referenced does have the ability to be aligned. It comes with shims that allow you to make small alignment adjustments.
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• Installing a 7-way Trailer Connector On 2010 Nissan Xterra with Existing 4-way Connector
• Since you already have a relay harness installed from the # 118525, you will be able to install the 7-way harness # 118267 in place of the 4-way harness from # C56225. If you plan on using a trailer with electric brakes, you will need a brake controller to provide braking power to the trailer brakes. I recommend the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 with Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3050-P. This adapter will plug into a port under the dash of your Xterra and in the back of the brake controller....
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• Parts Needed to Upgrade 4-Way of 2012 Nissan Xterra to a 7-Way
• Since you already have all of the needed relays from the # C56225 to upgrade to a 7-way all you need is the # 118282 and you'd be set!
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• How do LED Sidemarker Lights Wire in to Trailer Light Wiring
• When installing a sidemarker light such as this Optronics Trailer Light # MCL44AB you will want to splice into the signal wire for your trailer running lights circuit and then run the ground wire to a clean metal surface. The black wire will be the power wire and the white wire is the ground wire. I attached an FAQ on trailer wiring for you to check out also. I also attached a review video for this product for you to check out. This video shows how the light gets wired and looks when light up.
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• How To Mount A 7-way Connector To The Rear of a 2012 Nissan Xterra
• The Tow Ready Custom Wiring Harness # 118266 does not come with a mounting bracket to mount the connector at the rear of your vehicle. In order to mount your 7-way connector to your 2012 Nissan Xterra, you will want to use mounting bracket # 18138. This bracket comes with mounting hardware. For an easier installation, you can use a No-Drill Mount Bracket # C57202 which clamps around your hitch cross tube. These part numbers are the ones used in the installation video of # 118266 on the...
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• Does RoadActive Suspension For 2008 Nissan Xterra Need to be Adjusted When Not Towing
• Nope, you will not need to adjust the tension either before or after towing of the RoadActive kit that fits your 2008 Nissan Xterra, which is the following part number: - RoadActive Suspension Custom Leaf Spring Enhancement Kit # RAS4529-XT The # RAS4529-XT is designed not to affect the unloaded ride of your Xterra, and can even improve it because the kit is designed to work with your current suspension. It is an active system, meaning it works when needed; so if you go over a pot hole...
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• Do All 6 Bolts Holes Need to be Used to Install Curt Adjustable Trailer Hitch on Smaller I-Beam
• According to step 3 of the linked installation instructions for the Adjustable Width Trailer Hitch Receiver # 13703 the 2 vertical mounting holes are only required if frame clearance permits. Since it sounds like you don't have the proper frame clearance it looks like you are good to just use the 4 horizontal bolt holes on either mounting bracket. Please note that if you plan on using this for a non-trailer load like a bike rack or cargo carrier that Curt requires the use of a stabilizer...
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• Trimming Fascia When Installing Roadmaster MX Base Plate Kit # 354-3 on 2012 Nissan Xterra
• When installing the Roadmaster MX Base Plate Kit # 354-3 on your 2012 Nissan Xterra it does look like you will need to trim the fascia to allow room for the receiver brace. Unfortunately we have not yet installed this particular kit so we don't have a picture or video of this being done, but according to the installation instructions you will want to measure 1 inch in from the edge (on each side) and over 4-1/4 inches, using the yellow lines in the diagram (which I have attached) as a guide.
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• Could a 2001 Nissan Xterra have a 4-Way Hardwired to it Using Trailer Connector Port
• Sounds like you are wanting to hardwire a 4-way to the trailer wiring harness on your vehicle. The only way to know the function is to test the wires with a tester like part # PTW2993 like what you see in the video I attached a link to. Since the trailer wiring harness for your 2001 Xterra like the part # 118244 does not have a converter in it the circuits would easily be ready to be hardwired to a 4-way.
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• Adding a 7-Way Trailer Connector to a 2012 Nissan Xterra with 4-Way
• If your 2012 Nissan Xterra came with a factory 4-Way trailer connector, then it might not have all of the relays needed for a fully functional 7-Way. But if you installed an aftermarket harness such as # C56225 then the relays are all present and you would just need # 118267 for a fully functional 7-Way. The center pin on the 7-Way would be for reverse lights or a reverse electric lockout out on a surge coupler. The 12-volt pin would also be active. Depending on the winch though it may...
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• Installation of Trailer Wiring Harness on a 2010 Nissan Xterra
• Step 4 in the instructions for wiring harness # C56225, linked for reference, seems to be where you are running into a little trouble. Before plugging in the harness to the vehicle behind that kick panel, you will need to insert the relays on the the connector. On the other end of the 12 pin connector there are 3 ports, one for each of the relays. The brown one goes with the brown relay and the white plugs go with the blue relays. After you have plugged in everything you can tuck in the...
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Lights Not Working Using Hopkins LED Night-Glow Adapter
• That is very likely the case. With that being said the Hopkins adapter # 37335 doesn't use all of the lighting functions to light up so you need to test it to be sure. Use a circuit tester, like part # PTW2993, to test each pin coming out of the adapter. Run through the lighting functions on the truck as you test it to see if the pins all work there. If they do the problem is on the trailer. If they don't work, then unplug the adapter and do the same test on the pins of your truck's...
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• Passing the Trailer Wiring Power Wire Through the Fire Wall on a 2008 Nissan X-Terra
• Passing the wire through the fire wall is different for most every type and year model of vehicle. I would try to find a grommet, as you have, and remove it from the fire wall. If you can find a grommet with fewer wires running through it you will have a much easier time reinstalling it. Once the grommet is removed I would cut a small slit in the edge of the grommet with a razor knife, being careful not to cut any of the existing wiring. Pass the power wire from the trailer wiring harness...
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• Does Orientation of Transmission Cooler Matter When Being Installed
• The Derale Series Plate-Fin Transmission Cooler # D13503 can be installed with the hose fittings in any position that will make the installation easier or look more professional on the vehicle. It does not matter which fitting on the cooler is used for the inlet or outlet. It does not have to face a certain direction to function properly as the fluid will make its way to the other side of the cooler regardless of how it is positioned. There isn't a benefit to mounting it one way or another...
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• Location of Brake Controller Connector on 2007 Nissan Xterra
• The brake controller installation connector will be located under the dash to the right of the steering column, just above where you right knee would be. The connector will be at the end of a wiring harness with a white tag wrapped around it. If the plug is present, and you don't already have the 7-way trailer connector, you could install one using part # 118266. Or since you've already installed the relays, # 118267 provides the connector only. If the plug under the dash isn't present,...
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