Recommended Wiring Harness for a 2001 Nissan Pathfinder and Prodigy P3 Brake Controller

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etrailer Team, I just installed the 75077 Draw-Tite hitch and C55361 Curt Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector on my 2001 Nissan Pathfinder. I like what Im reading about the Prodigy P3 brake controller, but I dont want to needlessly install the ETBC7 wiring harness if its possible that my 2001 Pathfinder has any pre-wiring for trailers do you know if 2001 Pathfinders ever came with pre-wiring for trailers and how I can confirm if my Pathfinder has pre-wiring? Would there be an advantage to getting an OEM/factory trailer wiring harness for a 2001 Pathfinder? is such a thing available? My wife and I are looking at buying a smaller/light travel trailer =20foot length, ~3500 lbs GVWR, and Im working to understand how best to outfit our 2001 Pathfinder to two such a trailer any additional advice/guidance you can give me would be greatly appreciated. For example, do I need to add a transmission cooler or anything else? Thank you. Mark

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On your 2001 Nissan Pathfinder, there are not wires pre-run for you to utilize for a brake controller. There is not a custom wiring harness for the 2001 Pathfinder available as none of the models in that year came with a factory tow package wiring.

The Tekonsha Prodigy P3 # 90195 is a great option for your brake controller. You will need to use the Universal Brake Controller Wiring Kit # ETBC7 to connect your 4-way harness # C55361 to your P3 brake controller. This kit will work extremely well for that function. I've attached some videos of this installation on similar vehicles to assist.

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Answer 1

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 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

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 4

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

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The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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Answer 6

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

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Answer 7

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 8

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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Answer 9

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 which we…

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Answer 10

For your 2024 Hyunda Santa Cruz we have the Curt 7-way kit part #C68JR that is a confirmed fit. This installs by plugging into a factory wiring connector on your vehicle which means a really easy install that doesn't require any splicing.

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Answer 11

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 is…

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Answer 12

Class I and Class II hitches both have a 1-1/4 inch receiver opening. The difference is that a Class I hitch has a lower tongue weight rating, usually 200 pounds and a lower towing rating, usually 2,000 pounds. A Class II hitch usually has a tongue…

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