What size Bolts Are Used For the etrailer Receiver On My 2012 Nissan Rogue?

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I need to tap the bolt holes on the drivers side as wire brush and penetrating oil would not free the threads up enough. Please let me know what size tap to use. I beleive it is M12 1.25 but I would like to be sure

asked by: Robert G

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According to the instructions that I have linked below the 5 bolts used are M12-1.25 x 35mm for the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98846.

expert reply by: Bud M

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Answer 1

We have trailer hitches for your 2018 Nissan Rogue SV like the etrailer.com hitch part #E98846 which has a 3,500 lb trailer weight rating and would be able to possibly tow a very lightweight vehicle. But you'd have to verify that your vehicle…

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Answer 2

Normally trailer coupler height is around 17 inches, from the ground to the bottom of the coupler, and most hitch manufacturers design their hitches to work with a ball mount that will end up very close to this measurement. I am including a link to…

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Answer 3

I was able to find the owner's manual for your 2010 Nissan Rogue and it states that if a trailer is over 1000lbs it will need to have trailer brakes. The maximum towing capacity is 1500lbs if you have manual mode, and 1000lbs if you do not. For…

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Answer 4

It is very odd that only the third brake light on your Rogue would be acting up after installing the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #118480; it really should not be possible that only the third brake light is having…

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Answer 5

To install the Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, #118480, on your 2010 Nissan Rogue, you will need to route a wire from the red wire on the harness, under the vehicle (avoiding areas that may pinch or burn the wire), and to the positive battery…

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Answer 6

On trailer wiring harness #118480 for your 2013 Nissan Rogue, you will have to connect the power wire from the converter directly to the vehicle battery. No other 12 volt source should be used. It is not recommended to attach the power wire from the…

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Answer 7

Your Nissan Rogue doesn't have the correct brake light setup for you to be able to splice in a 4-way in the way you described. Trailer wiring requires the stoplights and blinkers to be on the same circuit whereas your vehicle has separate turn…

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Answer 8

Powered trailer wiring harnesses like the Tow Ready part #118480 that you referenced have to have the battery wire run all the way to the positive post of the vehicle battery. The reason for this is so that the taillights of the trailer won't be…

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Answer 9

The hitch fits are different between the Sport model 2019 Nissan Rogues and the non-Sport models. So what you'd need is the part #76177 for a Class III 2-inch hitch that fits your 2019 Sport model. This has a concealed crosstube which allows it…

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Answer 10

The etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver #E98846 that fits your 2017 Nissan Rogue uses M12-1.25 x 35mm hex bolts, which are included with the hitch. I have added a link to a video showing this hitch being installed on a '17 Rogue as well as a link…

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Answer 11

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 12

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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