How to Deterine if 2000 Dodge Durango Has Factory Tow Package

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Hi, I have a 2000 Dodge Durango 5.9 L, but I don´t know if it has the tow package, how can I know?, so I dont´t know if it´s pre-wired or not...., can you help me on this? is there a special plug under the dash that I have to found?. I have bought a Hayes syncronizer brake controller to put on, thank you very much!

asked by: Pedro

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If your vehicle has a factory installed 7 way connector on the rear bumper, then you have the tow package. The spring loaded cover on the 7-way should say Mopar on it. Under the dash, in the driver's side footwell, behind the emergency brake, there should be a black junction box bolted to the firewall. There should be a connector clipped to the top of this box that the # 3020-P brake controller wiring adapter would plug into.

If you do not have the factory 7-way trailer connector at the rear of the vehicle, you do not have the tow package, and would need to hardwire the brake controller using our Brake Controller Installation Kit, part # ETBC7. You'd also need a functional 4-pole trailer connector like part # 118334.

I've linked you to an FAQ article that fully explains how to use the install kit, as well as some other FAQ articles that I hope you'll find helpful.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 1

We have 4-Ways that Tee into that square factory connector, such as #118381 which also fits some full size vans. We also have a 7-Way #HM42190 but it doesn't have a 4-Way built in. But we also have #20135 which is both a 4- and 7-Way and has…

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Answer 2

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 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

The best brake controller option to go with is one that activates the brakes proportionally instead of time delayed. A proportional brake controller will activate the trailer brakes at the same time and with the same intensity as the tow vehicle…

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Answer 5

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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The Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED24FR is the way to go over the Elite #RED44FR as you get the nicer functions of the Elite at a lower price. The Elite has the ability to be the more preferred proportional style of controller as well as a time-delayed…

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Answer 7

Either way is correct. It depends on if you want to keep the semi-style 7-Way (if you need to tow that type of trailer) or if you will never be towing a semi-trailer. If you need to keep the 7-Way semi active on the truck, then you would need to…

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If you have a vehicle specific wiring harness for a brake controller then that would indicate that you have a factory tow package and subsequently would already have a 7-way at the back of your vehicle. The universal 7-way connector #ETBC7 is meant…

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Answer 9

The trailer brakes work on a separate circuit than the lights. You have a couple of options to control the electric brakes on the trailer. One option is to use an air over electric brake control, #HA100400C. This unit connects to the air brakes on…

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Answer 10

The first thing you will need for your 1999 D250 is a 4-way. The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #C55317 plugs into the connection points behind your rear bumper and will allow you to power your trailer's signal lights. Once the 4-way…

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Answer 11

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more…

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Answer 12

Although the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 #90195 and Primus IQ #TK90160 electric brake controllers are very similar they do have some key differences as well. For one the P3 is designed to work with electric and electric over hydraulic brake systems. The…

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