Recommended Trailer Wiring and Brake Controller for 2004 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab without Tow Package

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Dear Sir or Madam, I want to wire my Dakota for towing a travel trailer with a 7-flat plug. From reading your website, it appears I will need the following 3 products: 1. 4-way kit 55323 2. Brake Controller and 7-wau install kit ETBC7 3. Brake Controller 90885 Is this correct and do I need anything else? Does ETBC7 has enough wire for my quadcab? Trailer wiring for 2004 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab without Towing Package Thank you for your help,

asked by: Sam A

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Good news! You are on the right track to equip your 2004 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab with wiring to tow.

Since your Dakota doesn't have the tow package then yes, you will need the 4-way wiring # 55323 first, this will simply plug and play with your current taillights. I've linked an installation video on a similar vehicle to show you how easy it is.

You are correct that to get a 7-way round plug with flat blade connections you will want the # ETBC7. This will adapt your 4-way connection to provide you with both the 7&4-way at the rear of the vehicle. The # ETBC7 comes with everything you will need to get it installed. You will get 25 feet of duplex wire and according to my research your vehicle's overall length is right about 18 feet, so 25 feet will be more than enough for you. We have a video of the # ETBC7 being installed on a similar truck to yours, I've linked that to this page for you to check out. If you feel like you will want extra wire we do offer it by the foot with # 10-2-1.

To control the trailer brakes you will need a brake controller in the truck. The Tekonsha P2 # 90885 is a great brake proportional brake controller. A proportional brake controller means it senses how the tow vehicle is slowing or stopping and applies the trailer's brakes with the same intensity. This is the best selling controller on the market because of how easy it is to setup and use, and how well it works. The P3 # 90195 is like the P2's big brother it has all the same great features but it also comes with a full display screen instead of codes that need deciphering. The brake controller (P2 or P3) will include a universal wiring harness that will connect to all the connections needed, so you will not need another adapter.

I have linked all the above products to this page for your purchasing convenience.

expert reply by: Jackie C

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Answer 1

If your 2004 Dodge Dakota has a factory 7-way the trailer wiring harness part #C55381 would fit and work well to provide you with a 4-way. If instead you did not have a 7-way you would want the part #55323 which plugs inline with the taillight…

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Answer 2

Sometimes Curt&#39;s online fitguides can be confusing. I did just check their most recent fit chart and the #55323 is listed as a confirmed fit for your 2004 Dodge Dakota so it will fit and work well.

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Answer 3

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

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Answer 4

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 &quot;pucks&quot; in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The…

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You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two…

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If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only…

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Answer 8

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors…

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Answer 9

It could be a tow package fuse on the vehicle. Use the owners manual to find the locations of fuses/relays related to the tow package wiring to check them and replace as needed. If the issue is not a fuse or relay then you can test the vehicle side…

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Answer 10

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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Answer 11

I definitely understand being a bit overwhelmed by the amount of options in front of you, however I can definitely help with differentiating the trailer hitches for your 2019 Subaru Outback Wagon along with explaining my personal recommendation,…

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Answer 12

Choosing the right height setting for your 5th wheel hitch is a combination of a few different variables. First of all you want your towing setup to be as level as possible. With your Montana High Country 340BH level you will want to measure from…

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