What Hitch and Wiring Harness Do I Need for Towing an 8000 Pound Camper on a 2007 Chevy Express Van?

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I have a 2007 Chevy express 2500hd. I’m looking at pulling about an 8000 pound camper with it. It doesn’t have a hitch or wiring so I’m wondering what hitch you guys recommend and also the wiring for trailer light and a trailer brake system.

asked by: Tyler

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For towing an 8000-pound camper on your 2007 Chevy Express 2500HD, I recommend the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Matte Black Finish - Class IV - 2" # e98861. The etrailer hitch has a gross trailer capacity of 10,000 pounds and a maximum tongue capacity of 1,000 pounds.

Since you have a 2007 Chevy Express without a towing package, the only plug and play option we carry is a 4-pole connector, but you can convert it to a 7-way. For this route, I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118392. This wiring harness provides a connector at the back of your vehicle to power your trailer's signal lights. In addition to the 4-way, you will need the converter # ETBC7 in order to use it with a 7-way connection if your trailer is equipped with electric brakes.

For a brake controller, I recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Elite Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 3 Axles - Proportional # RED44FR. The wiring harness of the Redard Tow-Pro Elite hardwires into your vehicle's wiring and then plugs directly into the main unit. The controller also includes active calibration technology that continuously monitors your direction of travel and adjusts brake response accordingly.

expert reply by: Bob C

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Answer 1

It doesn't sound like you have the factory tow package on your 2007 Chevy Express 2500, so you will want to start with a 4-way wiring harness like #118392 if you don't already have it and then you will use the #ETBC7 wiring kit to upgrade to…

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Answer 2

Since you already have a 4-way installed on your 2007 Chevy Express van you would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller. For that you will want the Brake Controller Install Kit and 7-Way Adapter part…

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Answer 3

First, in order to determine what hiring harness you will need, you will need to know what type of connector the trailer has and if it has electric brakes. Most trailer use either a 4-Way flat, or a 7-Way blade style RV connector. I recommend…

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Answer 4

I may have another option for you, but the Curt Front Mount Trailer Hitch Receiver #C31016 you were looking at is not confirmed to fit your 2008 Chevrolet Express Van 3500 as it was designed for vans made from 1996-2003 and at this time there is not…

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Answer 5

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 6

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 7

From what I could find it looks like your 122R (red) and 122Y (amber) lights measure 3.75" x 1.70" x .81". We don't have any replacement lense directly for the GLO-BRITE lights but we do have some similar lights that you could use…

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Answer 8

I would be happy to help you set up your 2022 Toyota Highlander to haul your new travel trailer. The wiring harness you currently have controls your trailer's lighting functions only. You do not need to rewire your Toyota you just need another…

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Answer 9

I agree it is the right time to upgrade to a Lithium charger/converter as not all are Lithium compatible. I recommend using the Progressive Dynamics Mighty Mini AC/DC Panel and Converter/Smart Charger - 60 Amp #PD4060K which is a replacement for your…

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Answer 10

I've never heard of an actual third brake light connector on a camper shell to plug in on a truck and we don't carry any parts to do that. The light generally needs to be hardwired into the truck's brake light circuit. The issue with this…

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Answer 11

The manual lockout on your Atwood 85778 surge brake coupler is there so that you can back up the trailer without the brakes locking up on you. Yes you can safely tow your trailer with the broken manual lockout, you just have to make sure you…

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Answer 12

If your old axles have a 5 bolt brake flange the assemblies like Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Left Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-105 or Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - 12" - Right Hand - 6,000 lbs part #23-106 will…

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