Adding a 7-Way Trailer Connector to a 2016 Chevrolet Express 3500 Van

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Need plug in wiring harness with 7 way RV connector for my 2016 Chevrolet Express 3500 van.

asked by: Todd

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We don't have a 7-way to plug directly into the van but I do have an option for you.

If your 2016 Chevrolet Express 3500 van had a factory 7-way and it needs to be replaced you can wire in a new one with a harness like # PK11998 and then connect it to a 7-way connector like # A10-7072VP or # HM40975.

If there is currently no trailer connector at all you will first need to install a 4-way connector, # 31345. Once you have the 4-way you can use our # ETBC7 kit for a fully functioning 7-way. The ETBC7 includes the 7-way and all the wiring for an electric brake controller. If you already have a 4-way all you'll need is the # ETBC7.

If your trailer doesn't have brakes and you don't need the 7-way to be fully functioning you can go from a 4-way to a 7-way using # 37185 and just not connect the wires that won't be used.

If your trailer does have brakes and you need a brake controller I suggest the Prodigy P2 # 90885.

expert reply by: Charles S

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Answer 1

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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Answer 2

If your 2019 Chevy Express Van 3500 has the tow package there will be a round connector taped behind the rear bumper that a 7-way like the part #A10-7072VP could attach to. Otherwise you'd need to install a 4-way first like the part #118392.

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Answer 3

Thank you for all of the information and pictures! It looks like you should at least have some wiring already run on your 2019 Chevy Express Van 3500 so I'm just as confused as to why you don't have a round plug with a cap inside…

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Answer 4

If your 2016 Chevy Express van did not come with a factory trailer connector at the back then we have to assume that it does not have the factory tow package. It could have some of the wiring for it but just not active. In order to install a 7-Way…

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For the 2008 Chevy Express 3500 15-passenger van we do have non-powered 4-pole harnesses #118392 and #55540 that are intended to add trailer wiring for vans without the tow package. These simply plug in at the two tail light assemblies to get the…

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Answer 6

For your 2017 Chevrolet Express Van we do have brake controller solutions but the vehicle does not have a port under the dash for installing a brake controller. Instead it has wiring available under the dash or sometimes the driver side floor mat up…

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Answer 7

Some trucks do need an under-the-hood connection of wiring to activate the 12V trailer power feed and the trailer brake controller power input feed. This process is outlined and illustrated in the linked article, in the section titled…

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Answer 8

If your 2016 Chevrolet Express Van 3500 does not have the factory tow package, there will not be a trailer connector at the rear of the vehicle. In order to install a 4-Way connector, you will just need to use the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring…

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Some models of the 2016 Chevrolet Express Van have the brake controller connection wiring taped and tucked under the driver side floor mat up towards the firewall, which sounds like what you have especially since they are labeled as such. The brake…

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Answer 10

If your 2008 Chevy Express Van were already set up for trailer lights and a brake controller, it would have a factory installed 7-Way trailer connector at the rear of the vehicle or a wiring harness located inside the driver side frame rail near the…

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Answer 11

The correct wedge for your B&W Patriot 5th Wheel Hitch #BWRVK3200 and Lippert Turning Point pin box is the Wedge Block for Lippert Turning Point Pin Box Item #LC79UD.

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Answer 12

The circuit on a 7-way that brings 12V power to the trailer, for topping-off the trailer battery's charge or for operating interior trailer lights, is carried on the pin at the 1-o-clock position as you look at the socket on the back of the…

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