Parts Needed For Installing Trailer Hitch Receiver & Wiring For Brake Controller On 2005 School Bus
Question:
Im looking to add a hitch to a 05 thomas school bus im making a rv. It is 34 inch from frame to frame under it and I would like to tow up to 10k or so. I also need it to be able to do lights and breaks on my trailer. So I will need the wiring and set up for that. The bus is air breaks...
asked by: Jeffrey G
Expert Reply:
The Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch w/ Brackets # C47CR will allow you to weld on a receiver to your 2005 Thomas school bus. This hitch has brackets which will give you a 9" drop from your frame. The hitch is designed to fit a frame width 18-44" wide.
For the wiring you will want to start with the Upgraded Heavy Duty ModuLite Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness # C59496. This will connect to the tail lights on your bus and provide the lighting for your trailer. It will connect to the Curt Trailer Connector Adapter # C57672 which will allow you to wire in a 7-way. You will need enough Duplex Wire # 10-2-1 to run to the battery and to run the brake line for the Hayes Air Actuated Trailer Brake Controller # HA100400C. This controller is designed for vehicles with air brakes towing a trailer with electric brakes. A 30-Amp Circuit Breaker # PK54230PL is needed for the brake controller while a 40-Amp Circuit Breaker # PK54240PL is needed for the charge line.
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Curt Class 5 Universal Weld-on Hitch w/ Brackets - 2" Receiver - 44" Wide
- Heavy Duty Receiver Hitch
- Weld-On
- 18 - 44 Inch Wide
- 1600 lbs TW
- 16000 lbs GTW
- Class V
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- 9 Inch Drop
- CURT
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