How To Wire Tow Ready 4-Way to 7-Way Trailer Adapter # 30717 on 2000 Dodge Durango
Question:
I have a Dodge Durango 2000. It has a wireing 4 pole harness on it now.I would like to purchase part code #30717 -adapter 4 pole to7 pole flat socket connectorThe 4 pole plug off of the vehicle plugs into the 4 pole plug on the adapter right ? And where do the other 4 open wires connect to that are shown in the photo of part # 30717? BK,WHT,BLU ,YELLOW. tO where and how. I would need specifics.
asked by: Rich
Expert Reply:
The 4-way connector on the Tow Ready 4-Way to 7-Way Trailer Wiring Adapter, part # 30717, will connect to the 4-way already on your 2000 Dodge Durango.
The remaining wires on the Tow Ready adapter # 30717 are connected as follows. The white wire is a ground wire and should be grounded to the vehicle frame. You will need to run the blue wire on the adapter up the truck and connect to the brake output wire on your brake controller, usually also blue. The black wire is run up to the vehicle battery to provide a 12V power source. Depending on what it is powering, you would add an inline fuse to protect the circuit. If you do not need a power source for the trailer, this connection can be omitted. The yellow wire is an auxiliary wire that can be used for reverse lights, reverse-lockout to prevent surge trailer brakes engaging while vehicle in reverse, or it can be an additional 12V power source if needed. Again, the yellow wire can be omitted if not needed.
Another adapter to look at is the Hopkins Adapter 4-Way to 7-Way and 4-Way, part # 37185. This adapter will install the same way as above, but it will allow you to retain a 4-way along with the 7-Way in the event you might need a 4-Way in the future.
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