Recommended Receiver, Wiring, Brake Controller & Hitch For Towing a Travel Trailer With 2020 Durango
Question:
I would like to add a hitch, 7 -pin wiring harness, and brake controller to my 2020 Dodge Durango Citadel for a small camper with trailer brakes. I would like the hitch and plug receiver to be concealed under the removable tab in the bumper. I think this is the hitch I want: Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV- 2inch - DT38MR. What wiring harness, 7-pin receiver, and brake controller do I need? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
asked by: Tyler J
Helpful Expert Reply:
Yes, the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver # DT38MR will give you a receiver that mounts behind the removable tab on your bumper for your 2020 Dodge Durango. Do be sure to check your spare tire size as this receiver will only allow you to keep your spare tire underneath your Durango if it is on a 18" or smaller spare tire.
For the wiring you will first need a T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118617 for connecting to your tail lights. This will then connect to the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7, which will give you the 7-way connector. The kit includes the wiring and components needed to get the 7-way functioning and install a brake controller. I recommend using the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller # RED52VR. The small dial controller does not take up a lot of room on your dash and is proportional for improved driver usability. Rather than having to manually adjust the controller for light and hard braking the Redarc has an inertia sensor that will automatically adjust braking pressure.
You will want to use a weight distribution hitch for towing your travel trailer. The Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System is the hitch I recommend using. Depending on the weight of your trailer you will need to select the correct hitch.
GVWR up to 10,000lbs, tongue weight 600-1,000lbs # EQ37100ET
GVWR up to 6,000lbs, tongue weight 200-600lbs # EQ37060ET
You will also need a 1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket # ALL643216 to install the included hitch ball for each hitch. The 10,000lb kit comes with a 2-5/16" Ball # EQ91-00-6100 while the 6,000lb kit includes a 2" Ball # EQ91-00-6080.
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Powered Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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1-7/8" 12pt Thin Walled Socket - 3/4" Drive - Chromium-Vanadium Steel
- Hand Tools
- Ratchets and Sockets
- Sockets
- SAE
- 3/4 Inch Drive
- 1-7/8 Inch
- Alloy Steel
- Powerbuilt
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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 6,000 lbs GTW, 600 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 400 lbs
- 500 lbs
- Equal-i-zer
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Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution System w/ 4-Point Sway Control - 10,000 lbs GTW, 1,000 lbs TW
- Weight Distribution Hitch
- WD With Sway Control
- Some Sway
- Includes Shank
- Electric Brake Compatible
- Surge Brake Compatible
- Fits 2 Inch Hitch
- Allows Backing Up
- 800 lbs
- 900 lbs
- Equal-i-zer
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2" Hitch Ball for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 8,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-1/4 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 8000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Equal-i-zer
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2-5/16" Hitch Ball for Equal-i-zer Weight Distribution Systems - 10,000 lbs
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Trailer Hitch Ball
- Standard Ball
- Chrome-Plated Steel
- 2-5/16 Inch Diameter Ball
- 2-3/8 Inch Shank Length
- 1-1/4 Inch Diameter Shank
- 10000 lbs GTW
- Class IV
- Class V
- Equal-i-zer
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
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Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller w/ Universal Wiring Harness - Dash Knob - Proportional
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- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
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- Up to 2 Axles
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Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver - Custom Fit - Class IV- 2"
- Trailer Hitch
- Custom Fit Hitch
- Class IV
- 900 lbs TW
- 7500 lbs GTW
- 7500 lbs WD GTW
- 2 Inch Hitch
- 1125 lbs WD TW
- Visible Cross Tube
- Draw-Tite
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