Parts Needed to Tow Trailer With Brakes Using 1992 Dodge D250

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Hi. I have a 92 Dodge D250 that Im looking to instal trailer light wiring and electric trailer brake controller. The truck has no factory or aftermarket trailer wiring in it at all. I have a variety of trailers that I use. One has the flat 4 pin connector, and my dump trailer and car trailer have the 7 pin connector. The dump and car trailer have electric brakes. Can you help me out with everything that I would need to get the truck setup? Thank you.

asked by: Kevin

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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 installed, you will need the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller # ETBC7.

This kit comes with the adapter, wiring, breakers, and everything else required to upgrade your 4-way to a 7-way. The connector has a separate 4-way next to the 7-way so you will be able to plug in both of your trailers without an additional adapter.

For a brake controller I recommend the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty # RED24FR. The Liberty is reliable and takes up virtually no space in the cab. The main unit installs behind the dash so only the control knob is visible. The # RED69FR will also be required for installation. If you're looking for something at a lower price point then the Voyager # 39510 would also do the job along with the # 20127.

I have attached some installation videos below for your reference.

expert reply by: Robin H

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Answer 1

I have included a link to the installation instructions below for the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness #C55317. This harness is custom fit for the following vehicles. 1987 - 1994 Dodge Dakota 1986 - 1994 Dodge Ram Pickup 2000 - 2002 Dodge…

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Answer 2

Thanks for the pictures! 2" hitches do not all have a 5,000 lbs capacity. The capacity varies by vehicle. That is an old Reese 06497 hitch and the sticker is correct. It does indeed top out at 3,500 lbs. It looks like this hitch came on all…

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Answer 3

I have a solution for you that I can provide, but we aren't going to have a custom fit hitch to fit a vehicle like what you referenced. I spoke to my contacts at Curt and Reese and the only styles of hitches that can be made to fit a service body…

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Answer 4

I have a recommendation for you as the Bulldog Winch Hitch Mount Storage Bracket #BDW20154 is only designed to hold a winch when not in use. It does not have the structure required to operate a winch. For a 12,000LB Winch #BDW10040 you will need a…

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Answer 5

We have many hitch options for a truck that has a lift gate, but very few of them are a simple bolt on custom application. Because the locations for attaching lift gates vary, you will need to use a weld on option like the Class V Universal Weld-on…

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Answer 6

On Ultra-Fab trailer hitch #UF35-946403 the brackets that make contact with the frame are 4 inches by 3 inches. The hitch opening sticks out 5-1/4 inches from the main tube of the hitch as well.

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Answer 7

I spoke to my contacts at Curt and Reese and the only styles of hitches that can be made to fit a service body truck like yours are multi-fit hitches like the #41990 that has a 16k capacity. This is a weld on hitch that would require either the 7…

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Answer 8

I have a great solution for you, but the Torklift hitch part #TLF1002 wasn't designed for use on anything but the vehicles it was made for and shouldn't be used on a school bus. Instead we have the Draw Tite Hitch part #41990 which when used…

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Answer 9

The two small tubes you mention are threaded on the inside, and provide an attachment point for the connector for the umbilical that connects the RV to the towed vehicle (such the one included with part #BX88206). If you look at the photo I provided,…

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