Where is the Connector for Installing the Hopkins Tow Bar Wiring on a 2002 Ford Ranger

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Question:

It says here that the connectors are behind the tail lights on the ranger. I just took off both tail light lenses nothing there but the lights.

asked by: Tom V

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Expert Reply:

Look at the connector that attaches directly to the light assembly. I attached a picture that shows what the connector will look like that you would need to use.

expert reply by: Jameson C

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Answer 1

The Hopkins Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles part #HM56004 is what I recommend for a 2008 Ford Ranger. It will do a great job of transferring the tail light signals from the motorhome to the toad. It's a completely plug-in-play…

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Answer 2

For your 2000 Ford Ranger, I recommend starting with the Roadmaster Crossbar-Style Base Plate Kit - Removable Arms #483-1. Then using the Falcon 2 Tow Bar #RM-520 along with safety cables #RM-643. This will take care of the hardware connections. Then…

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Answer 3

To install trailer wiring on your 2017 Ford Explorer like the part #118540 you will need to locate the plug for it under the passenger side of the rear bumper. If you check out the picture I attached you can see where it is and also I attached an…

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Answer 4

Are you certain that you have the 6-way connector, like part #PK12720 with the 6 round pins? Or do you have the 7-way connector like part #PK11893 that features 6 blade-type pins with one connector in the center? The two can sometimes be confused.…

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Answer 5

If you really wanted to hardwire in a 4-way you could use the part #18252 for trailer wiring in your 2003 Ford Ranger but we have a custom fit, plug-and-play option that will work much better and install a lot easier with the part #118344.

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Answer 6

The center pin of a 7-way is typically used as the reverse light circuit. Not every trailer towing setup requires this circuit to be active so in a lot of cases we see this circuit left unconnected. I attached a diagram of a 7-way for you to check…

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Answer 7

I checked the owner's manual and Roadmaster states the serial number for the Roadmaster Even Brake Portable Supplemental Braking System #RM-9400 is located on a label on the underside of the unit. If you are needing a replacement part, let me…

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Answer 8

The Roadmaster XL Base Plate Kit part #477-1 is indeed a confirmed fit for your 2004 Ford Ranger Edge. I looked up some photos online and compared them to the install instructions for the this kit. From my understanding, the base plate kit brackets…

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Answer 9

I spoke with my contact at Roadmaster regarding the Even Brake Supplemental Braking System #RM-9400. He stated that the Transmitter #RM-9420 is indeed required for proper operation of the system. The transmitter not only sends signals to the monitor…

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Answer 10

Thanks for including the serial number of your Roadmaster Even Brake #RM-9400 that means that the correct transmitter is the part #RM-9420 and then for a receiver #RM-9410. This is what allows you to be able to see what the Even Brake is doing from…

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Answer 11

According to my contact at Blue Ox, the #BLU34FR is the XL fang that you're looking for so you'll want to use this on your 2017 Ford Expedition. This can be used with any Blue Ox Patriot braking system like the Patriot #BLU37TR system to…

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Answer 12

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