How to Add Gooseneck Wiring to 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Without Factory Wiring Harness
Question:
My Dodge does NOT come with a factory wiring harness. What exactly do I need to install a gooseneck wiring adapter in the sidewall of my bed and a brake controller? And, I have checked behind the emergency brake to look for the blue connector. Not there..
asked by: Maggie
Expert Reply:
If your 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 has no type of factory trailer wiring at all then you'll need first to install a 4-pole harness like # 118329. This is a simple plug-in harness that installs at your tail light assemblies with no cutting or splicing of wires.
You'll then convert that to a 7-way blade type RV socket using our # ETBC7 trailer brake controller installation kit. This kit includes a 7-way that plugs in to the 4-pole. The extra circuits will be connected using the supplied wiring, connectors and circuit breakers. An installation video and article are linked for you.
Once you have this bumper-mounted 7-way in place you can use harness extension # C56080 which will plug in at the 7-way to bring those wiring functions up to the bed for your gooseneck trailer.
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