Recommended Trailer Wiring Harness and Class III Trailer Hitch Receiver on 2011 Cadillac SRX
Question:
i want to install a 2 inch reciever hitch and wiring on 2011 cadillac srx. it has the plug to plug into but your instructions call for a power converter. Do I need an additional part ?
asked by: John
Expert Reply:
If your 2011 Cadillac SRX already has the connector to plug a trailer wiring harness under the rear bumper then all you need for a wiring harness is the Tekonsha Custom Harness # 118259. This plugs directly into the connection and provides you with a 4-way trailer connector that will hang under the Cadillac's rear bumper. We recommend mounting the 4-way, with a mounting bracket, like # 18144.
If your Cadillac did not have the connector under the rear bumper you would need the Upgraded Circuit Protected ModuLite # 119178KIT hardwired into the car's wiring.
For a trailer hitch receiver, the Curt Class III # C13002 is the 2 inch receiver that offers the highest weight capacity for your vehicle. The towing capacity is 5,000 pounds and the tongue weight is 500 pounds. Check your Cadillac's owner's manual to know the capacities of your car. I've attached an installation video of the hitch for you to take a look at.
The etrailer.com Ball Mount Kit # 989900 will complete your tow setup. It includes two ball mounts with a different rise and drop, a 2 inch and a 1-7/8 inch hitch ball, and a pin and clip.
Products Referenced in This Question
Tekonsha Tail Light Converter with 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector and Install Kit
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- 1-1/2 Feet Long
- Universal Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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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 Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 500 lbs TW
- 5000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 600 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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