Recommended Trailer Hitch and Wiring Harness for 2017 Nissan Pathfinder
Question:
I ordered the items you recommended (C13309 and 118273) and have installed them. Can you provide instructions on how to mount the 7 way connector? Some of the videos mention a mounting bracket but I did not receive a mounting bracket.
asked by: Mark L
Expert Reply:
The trailer hitch I highly recommend for your 2017 Nissan Pathfinder is the Curt # C13309 because it has a concealed crosstube and is a bolt-on installation that will not require drilling into your vehicle's frame to install.
This Class III, 2" trailer hitch is almost entirely hidden behind your bumper, has a black powder coat finish to protect it from corrosion and also has a 6,000 lb towing capacity and 600 lb tongue weight capacity. The Curt # C13309 is made in the USA and comes with a lifetime warranty. I have added a link to the installation instructions for you to check out as well.
For a wiring harness on your '17 Pathfinder it sounds like you have the factory tow package so for that you can use the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way Trailer Connector # 118273 which installs easily by plugging into your Nissan's OEM tow package wiring harness. I have attached a link to a video of this connector being installed in a Pathfinder for you to check out.
I also recommend checking out Ball Mount Kit # 989900, which is for 2” hitches and may fulfill your towing needs in one tidy package; two ball mounts - one with a 3/4” rise or 2” drop and the other with a 2-3/4” rise or 4” drop - a 1-7/8” hitch ball, a 2” hitch ball, and a pin and clip.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Tekonsha
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etrailer Ball Mount Kit for 2" Hitches - 7,500 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball Mount
- Fixed Ball Mount
- 1-7/8 Inch Ball
- 2 Inch Ball
- Two Balls
- Steel Ball
- Steel Shank - Gloss Black
- Drop - 2 Inch
- Drop - 4 Inch
- Rise - 1 Inch
- Rise - 3 Inch
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- 7500 lbs GTW
- Class III
- Ball Mount Kit
- etrailer
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Curt Easy Mount Bracket for 4- or 5-Way Flat and 6- or 7-Way Trailer Connectors - 2" Hitch
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- Trailer Wiring
- Mounting Hardware
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- 6 Round
- 7 Round
- CURT
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Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class III - 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class III
- 900 lbs TW
- 6000 lbs GTW
- 6000 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 900 lbs WD TW
- Concealed Cross Tube
- CURT
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Mark
3/13/2019
I ordered the items you recommended (C13309 and 118273) and have installed them. Can you provide instructions on how to mount the 7 way connector? Some of the videos mention a mounting bracket but I did not receive a mounting bracket.