Parts Needed to Install 7-Way and Brake Controller in 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with 4-Way

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We have a kit specifically designed for converting a 4-way like what you have installed on your 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited to a 7-way and comes with everything needed to install the brake controller with the part # ETBC7. This would be the kit I would recommend you use to install the Redarc Tow Pro Elite # 331-EBRH-ACCV2 that you mentioned. The wiring kit you mentioned # 5506 is part of what comes with the ETBC7 too so you would not need that in addition to anything.

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We have a kit specifically designed for converting a 4-way like what you have installed on your 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited to a 7-way and comes with everything needed to install the brake controller with the part # ETBC7. This would be the kit I would recommend you use to install the Redarc Tow Pro Elite # RED44FR that you mentioned.

The wiring kit you mentioned # 5506 is part of what comes with the ETBC7 too so you would not need that in addition to anything.

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Kenn

11/10/2020

We have a kit specifically designed for converting a 4-way like what you have installed on your 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited to a 7-way and comes with everything needed to install the brake controller with the part # ETBC7. This would be the kit I would recommend you use to install the Redarc Tow Pro Elite # 331-EBRH-ACCV2 that you mentioned. The wiring kit you mentioned # 5506 is part of what comes with the ETBC7 too so you would not need that in addition to anything.

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Jameson C.

11/10/2020

You do not need to wire that to anything. You can leave it left disconnected.

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Answer 1

If the connector your Mopar 4-way connector looks like what is in the picture I attached then you could simply replace it with the part #HM42190. Otherwise you would need to use the part #37185 to adapt your 4-way to a 7-way.

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Answer 2

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Answer 3

Most likely the part #EQ37060ET that you referenced would be exactly what you would need. As long as your tongue weight is under 600 lbs this system would work great for you. Typically tongue weight is 10-15 percent of the total weight of a trailer…

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Answer 4

You'd want to begin with a functional 4-pole trailer connector which will access the taillight circuits for you. If the one on your Jeep no longer functions, or it it's old enough that you don't have much confidence in it, I'd…

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Answer 5

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Answer 6

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Answer 7

There are a few different trailer wiring harness options for a 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. The Hopkins Endurance Quick-Install 7-Way Trailer Connector part #HM42190 is only for models with the factory tow package. If you don't have the factory…

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Answer 8

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 9

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Answer 10

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 11

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 12

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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Parts Needed to Install 7-Way and Brake Controller in 2017 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with 4-Way

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