Recommended Hitch, Wiring Harness, and Brake Controller for a 2022 Durango w/ the Towing Package

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I have a 2022 Dodge Durango with the factory tow package and I am wanting to add a hitch, wiring harness, and brake controller, and anything else I need to tow my cargo trailer. Can you help me set get everything I need?

asked by: Jeb

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I would be happy to help you set your 2022 Dodge Durango up to tow your cargo trailer. I have linked all necessary parts below along with any pictures and installation videos we have that will help you install them.

For a hitch, I recommend the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch item # DT38MR. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Durango with included hardware. I really like this hitch because it mounts behind your rear bumper and is completely concealed behind the cover when you are not towing. This hitch is also the only one available that will allow you to retain the use of a full size spare tire.

To add a 7-Way vehicle connector you are going to want the Tekonsha OEM Replacement Vehicle Wiring Harness w Brake Controller Adapter item # TK22113. This harness fits the 2022 Durango's with the towing package. The connector will plug into your Durango's wiring harness behind the rear tail lights. It will provide you with a brake controller adapter that will fit Tekonsha brake controller's and the Tekonsha adapter for Red Arc brake controllers item # 331-TPH-017.

The best brake controller is going to be the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller item # RED24FR. The Liberty is a proportional brake controller that activates your trailers brakes when your Durango decelerates. It also has a unique installation method where the main portion of the brake controller is installed behind your dash and the only visible portion is the control knob. You will also need the Redarc Tow-Pro Wiring Adapter for Tekonsha Brake Controller Harness item # 331-TPH-017 mentioned above to complete your installation without cutting or splicing wires.

To round out your towing setup I recommend the Curt Towing Starter Kit for 2" Hitches item # C45534. This towing kit will provide you with a 2" ball and a fixed ball mount with a 3/4" rise and 2" drop. It also includes a hitch pin and clip, hitch receiver lock with keys, hitch cover, and a storage case.

expert reply by: Jerred H

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Draw-Tite Hitch on a Durango
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# RED24FR control knob
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Concealed Behind Bumper
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Answer 1

To install a p3 brake controller part #90195 in a 2015 Dodge Durango you'd need to use the part #TK93VR which plugs into the port under the dash of your vehicle without requiring additional wiring. If you check out the install video I attached at…

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Answer 2

In order to power the lights and brakes on your horse trailer you will need to add a 7-way to your 2018 Dodge Durango. The first thing I would do is see if you have the factory tow package connector behind the rear bumper. I have attached an…

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Answer 3

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 4

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 5

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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The first thing you will need for your 1999 D250 is a 4-way. The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #C55317 plugs into the connection points behind your rear bumper and will allow you to power your trailer's signal lights. Once the 4-way is…

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Answer 7

The Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty #RED24FR is the way to go over the Elite #RED44FR as you get the nicer functions of the Elite at a lower price. The Elite has the ability to be the more preferred proportional style of controller as well as a time-delayed…

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Answer 8

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

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Answer 9

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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Answer 10

The trailer brakes work on a separate circuit than the lights. You have a couple of options to control the electric brakes on the trailer. One option is to use an air over electric brake control, #HA100400C. This unit connects to the air brakes on…

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Answer 11

Hey Antoine, so the two kits you mentioned are actually really similar and honestly I would go with the part #ETBC7 if I were you. The #ETBC7L is basically the same thing minus a couple wires and breakers so you may as well get the kit that has…

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Answer 12

For your 2024 Hyunda Santa Cruz we have the Curt 7-way kit part #C68JR that is a confirmed fit. This installs by plugging into a factory wiring connector on your vehicle which means a really easy install that doesn't require any splicing.

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