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  • How to Wire New 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector on 2007 Nissan Xterra With Missing OEM Plug
  • The Tow Ready wiring harness you referenced, Replacement OEM Tow Package Wiring Harness with 4-Flat # 118263, is a correct fit for the 2007 Nissan Xterra that came with the factory tow package. However, if your OEM vehicle connector is missing you can obtain one from your local dealership or you can go an easier route and simply wire in a 4-pole vehicle connector like # 18002. You can use butt connectors like # 05731-5 to connect the 4 wires, matching them color for color. Once you make...
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  • T-One Wiring Harness To Replace Factory Trailer Wiring On 2008 Honda Ridgeline
  • Yes. The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector, # 118400, can be used to bypass factory tow package wiring in your 2008 Honda Ridgeline. As long as the functions at your tail lights are working correctly, this wiring harness can be used to give you the 4-way flat connector. Before replacing, you may want to check fuses and put a circuit tester like # PTW2993 on the wires to test functions.
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  • Replacement Trailer Wiring for 2006 Lexus GX470 with Factory Tow Package
  • For your 2006 Lexus GX470, it sounds like you are looking for the trailer wiring. You mentioned the factory tow package so it likely had a factory 7-way. If that is the case, then you will simply need the Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way and 4-Flat Connectors # HM43374 which connects to the factory wiring harness already present near the driver's side frame rail in the rear. This connector has the 4-way wiring connection you will use on the...
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  • How to Flat-Tow a 2019 Kia Soul
  • I took a look in the owner's manual for a 2019 Kia Soul and was not able to find any information of flat-towing therefore, I would refer to the manufacturer which it looks like you have already done. If the manufacturer states that the vehicle can be flat-towed with all four wheels on the ground you will need a base plate kit, tow bar, safety cables, flat-tow wiring harness, supplemental braking system, and a possible high-low adapter. For a base plate kit, I recommend the Roadmaster...
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  • How to get a 7-Way and 4-Way Connector for a 2000 Ford F250 Super Duty with Damaged 7-Way
  • The two parts you will need to replace your damaged 7-way on your 2000 Ford F-250 and add a 4-flat connector to the rear of your vehicle is the Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring for the 2000 Ford F 250 and F 350 Super Duty, # 118243, and the Hopkins Pollak 7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket w/ Mounting Bracket - Vehicle End, # HM40975. The Tow Ready harness # 118243 is an exact replacement for the damaged OEM Wiring Harness and connects directly to the Standard OEM Connector. It...
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  • Recommendation on Wiring a 2015 Ford F-150 for Flat Towing
  • On your 2015 Ford F-150, we have a couple options for you to choose when wiring your vehicle up for flat towing. The first option and most labor intensive would be to use the Roadmaster 7-Wire to 4-wire Flexo-Coil Kit # RM-15247. This kit includes the diodes and wire that will allow you to hard wire into your Ford's lighting wiring harness. You then would run the wiring to the front of the truck and install the 4- wire round plug. The 7-way to 4-way Flexo-Coil will connect your motor...
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  • Is the Harness Included with the Hopkins Trailer Connecotr HM47180 Available Separately
  • It sounds like you are looking for the wiring harness portion of the Hopkins Endurance Multi-Tow 4-Way Flat to 7-Way RV Trailer Adapter part # HM47180. If that is the case then this part is not available separately but you can obtain something similar with the Pollak Wiring Harness Extension part # PK11-934 and the Quick Fix 4 Pole Flat Trailer End part # HMC20031. If you need butt connectors to finish up your connections you can use part # DW05745-5.
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  • Necessary Parts To Flat Tow A 1989 Ford Bronco !!
  • If your 1989 Ford Bronco II has a manual transfer case, you will be able to flat tow this vehicle. The vehicle will need to be placed in neutral at the transfer case. Once this is done, you can flat tow. You will need a few items to flat tow your 1989 Ford Bronco II: a base plate, tow bar, brake controller, wiring harness, and safety chains. The base plate I recommend for your vehicle is the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Fixed Arms. part # 411-1. It is compatible with Roadmaster...
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  • Replacement 7-Way and Wiring Harness For a 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage
  • Yes, the Ford Replacement OEM Tow Package Wiring Harness, 7-Way # 118242 will fit your 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage. While this kit was designed to convert from a 4-way flat to a 7-way it will connect to the factory harness.
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  • What Replacement 4-Way Fits My 2002 Ford F-250 with Factory Tow Package?
  • Yes! If you need a new 4-way plug for your 2002 Ford F-250 with a factory tow package, we definitely have a plug that works for you. The correct harness you need is the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # C55265. This is the same plug-and-play style connector as the # C55243. In order to make the mounting process easier with the Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat # 18144 and the No-Drill Long Bracket # 18136.
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  • Replacement Wiring Harness for 2005 Ford F-150 with Factory 4-Pole Trailer Connector
  • Thank you for the photo! The Curt T-Connector # C56031 you purchased is the correct replacement wiring harness for your 2005 Ford F-150 without a factory 7-pole connector (only a 4-pole) regardless of the style of connector on the factory harness. The Curt T-Connector # C56031 will actually connect directly into your vehicle taillight wiring harness (bypassing the tow package harness). This harness will have the same connector end as the # C56031. The most common location is underneath...
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  • Replacement Wiring Recommendation for 4-Way Flat on an Aluma 638 Utility Trailer
  • I have a few replacement options for you depending on what exactly you're wanting to do: - Simple 4-Way Flat Replacement # HM48114 - Complete 4-Way Flat Trailer Rewiring # HM48244 - Junction Box # 3430001-JBK - 7-Way Molded Trailer Wire Connector # H20043 I'm attaching some videos for you to check out. If you're looking for something else with the wiring just let me know and I'd be happy to help you look at further solutions!
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  • How To Replace a 7-Way Trailer Connector on a 2005 Toyota Tacoma
  • If the 7-way trailer connector that you have on your 2005 Toyota Tacoma has the two piece removable design and the trailer connector is the only part that is damaged then you could easily replace it with the Hopkins Endurance Multi-Tow 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector part # HM40950. If you don't know what I mean by two piece removable design then take a look at the 1:20 mark in the first attached video of a similar trailer connector. If you do not have the two piece removable...
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  • 7 and 4-Way Recommendation that Plugs into 1996 Chevy Silverado 1500 Trailer Wiring
  • The Hopkins 4 and 7-Way part # HM40975 will plug right in to the round 7-way socket you have on your 1996 Chevy Silverado 1500.
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  • Replacing Existing 7-way Trailer Connector on Motorhome on Ford E450 Chassis
  • Depending on the 7-way connector you presently have, we might have a very easy solution for you. Take a look at your existing 7-way, and see if it's possible to unplug the factory harness from the back of the connector. There will be a gray locking tab that needs to be slid toward the front of the vehicle before the connector can be unplugged. If it's possible to unplug the harness, the Tekonsha # 74682 would be a perfect plug and play replacement. If you cannot unplug the connector from...
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  • Replacement Vehicle Wiring Harness For a 2003 Ford F-150 with 7-Way and 4-way Connectors
  • To get the 7-way and 4-way combined connector you will need to use the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness # C55242 to replace the factory harness and then you will be able to use the 7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket # HM40975. This connector will replace the connector that comes with the Curt harness giving you both the 7-way blade connector and 4-way flat connector.
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  • Replacement 4-Way Flat Wiring Connector For a 2010 Palomino Pony Popup Camper
  • We do have the Hopkins Endurance Easy-Pull Harness # HM48138 you can use to splice into your existing wiring. I do recommend looking over the wiring first as you may be better off replacing the whole Harness # A35W42B if there is damage to any of the wiring.
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  • Replacement Rubber Straps For The Rhode Gear 4 Bike Hitch Shuttle Bike Rack
  • I called my contact at Yakima and they informed me that they currently do not make nor stock replacement parts for the Rhode Gear 4 Bike Hitch Shuttle anymore. However, I suggest trying the Replacement Rubber Straps for Yakima BedRoc and Older Big Horn Models part # Y8820103 as these are very similar to your current support straps and according to the Yakima representative, should work for you. I would also agree with this statement as they do look very similar though, but since they have...
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  • Replacement 7 and 4- Way Connector for 2002 Ford F-150 with Factory Tow Package
  • To retain your current 7 and 4-way configuration use the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package part# C55774. This will connect to the existing connector and allow you to have both the 4-way flat and the 7-way available for use.
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  • Replacement 4 Flat Connector for a 2013 Ford Explorer
  • We definitely have replacement options for a 4 Flat on your 2013 Ford Explorer. I am including a full replacement for your T harness, as this is what I suggest doing, but also an option to cut off the end of your 4 Flat and splice on a new end. The Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat # 118540 will be a full replacement for your damaged harness. This is a plug and play harness that will take at most 10 minutes to get installed. Due to all this, I recommend going this...
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