How To Install 7-Way Trailer Connector On 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited

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I read this in a post and brought this based on your guys recommendations. This doesnt seem to work to change the 4 to 7 plug as suggested. I see no connector where it says. Thank you for your help. Expert Reply: I have exactly what you will need for your 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited to tow your Vintage Airstream with brakes. The first thing you will want is a 7-way trailer connector at the rear of the vehicle and for this I recommend the Hopkins Endurance Quick-Install 7-Way Trailer Connector part # HM42190 which is a direct plug and play option that will not require you to cut or splice any wires/circuits. The square plug on the end of this connector will plug into and replace the 4-way trailer connector you have which is found near the drivers side taillight housing.

asked by: Jim M

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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 tow package then there won't be a square plug for the above and instead you'll need to start with a 4-way and adapt this to a 7-way. I recommend using the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # C55124 and Universal 4 to 7-Way Adapter Kit part # ETBC7.

If the trailer has brakes then you'll also need a brake controller for which I recommend the Tekonsha BRAKE-EVN part # TK63VR.

expert reply by: Conner L

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I have exactly what you need to install a 7-way trailer connector on your 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited. It sounds like you have the factory tow package therefore, all you would need to do is remove the 4-way you have now and replace it with the…

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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 3

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Yes, the square connector of the part #HM40975-11933 would attach directly to the square connector of the OEM Mopar wiring harness you have installed on your 2015 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited.

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For your 2014 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited with factory tow package, I recommend the Pollak 7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket w/ Mounting Bracket, Chrysler/Dodge OEM Plug Adapter #HM40975-11933. This kit gives you the wiring adapter you were asking…

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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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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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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 10

Since you already have a 4-way connector on your 2018 Toyota Highlander you need to use one of our adapter kits to convert it to a 7-way. If the trailer doesn't have brakes you only need to power its lights and the battery so you can use part…

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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…

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