Parts Needed Tow a Trailer with a 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
Question:
I am looking at purchasing a 2011 Chevy Colorado. It is NOT equipped from the factory with the tow package. Could you please point me in the right direction to what wiring harness I would need to wire it for trailer lights ? I would like both a 7 way and a 4 way plug all in one if possible. Thanks for your time.
asked by: Curt H
Expert Reply:
For a fully functional 4-Way and 7-Way combined connector on a 2011 Chevrolet Colorado without the tow package you would need to start off with the Tekonsha T-One # 118301. This gives you the basic lighting functions for your trailer and allows you to install the Universal Wiring Kit # ETBC7. The ETBC7 kit comes with everything that you need for a fully functioning 4-Way and 7-Way combined connector.
To complete your towing setup you also need a trailer hitch and a ball mount/hitch ball. I recommend going with the Class III Draw-Tite # 75607 trailer hitch and an adjustable ball mount like the B&W # BWTS10033B. A locking hitch pin like part # BX8858 is then recommended to help deter theft of your ball mount.
If you were also looking into getting a brake controller then I recommend the Prodigy P3 # 90195 which is a proportional brake controller and has received amazing reviews from our customers.
Attached are some helpful videos and articles including a video of the Primus IQ # TK90160 and # ETBC7 being installed on a 2005 Colorado. The installation of the Primus IQ will be the exact same for the Prodigy P3.
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV - 2"
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- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class IV
- 600 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 7500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
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Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
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B&W Tow & Stow 2-Ball Mount - 2" Hitch - 3" Drop, 3-1/2" Rise - 10K - Black
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Blue Ox Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock for 2" Hitches
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
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Tekonsha Primus IQ Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional
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- Electric
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
- Dash Mount
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
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