Recommended Wiring Setup for a 2015 Chevy Colorado Crew Cab Without a Tow Package
Question:
I recently purchased a 2015 Chevy Colorado Crew Cab without a trailering package. I want to set the vehicle up to tow a small trailer. Which wiring harness is needed to make the truck towing capable? I did not see a factory installed 7 pin connector under the truck. Thank you
asked by: Brad
Helpful Expert Reply:
I contacted Curt Manufacturing and even though your 2015 Chevy Colorado Crew Cab doesn't have a tow package, the wiring connection point will be up under the bumper area, near the spare tire. You will use the Curt custom fit wiring # C56515. This will give you the 5-way flat trailer connector to power your trailer's signal lights. If it's a 4-way connector then use Hopkins wiring kit # 41155.
A mounting bracket, like # 18144, is something to consider because the bracket attaches to the bottom of your bumper.
A trailer hitch I recommend is the Class III Curt hitch # C13176 which has a towing capacity of 8,000 pounds and maximum tongue weight of 800 pounds.
A ball mount kit like # 989900 will include 2 ball mounts with different rise and drops, 2 different hitch balls, pin and clip and a storage bag.
I included a few informative articles and installation video for you too.
Products Referenced in This Question
Hopkins Plug-In Simple Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Hopkins
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 5-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 5 Flat
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 800 lbs TW
- 8000 lbs GTW
- 10000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1000 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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