Parts Needed To Add A 7-Way To A 2011 Nissan Pathfinder
Question:
I want to purchase a new Winnebago Micro Minnie travel trailer which has a 7-point plug. I understand the trailer has its own brakes. My Nissan Pathfinder was a Tow Package but is wired with a 4-point plug. How should I go about switching out the plug so that the trailer brakes will work in conjunction with the Pathfinder?
asked by: Alvin M
Expert Reply:
Hi Alvin,
You'll need to disconnect the 4-pole trailer connector that you have installed and replace it with the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector # 118266. This kit includes everything you'll need for a functioning 7-way, including some relays that you'll need to install in order to get power to the 7-way. It won't come with a mounting bracket so I recommend picking up the no-drill bracket # 18136 and mounting it to the trailer hitch.
From there you'll need to install a brake controller like the Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty # RED24FR to be able to activate the brakes on the trailer. To connect the brake controller into the wiring of your Pathfinder you'll also need the Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness # RED39FR.
Products Referenced in This Question
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 7-Way Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- No Converter
- Custom Fit
- 7 Round - Blade
- Tekonsha
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- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Wiring
- Mounting Hardware
- Brackets
- 4 Round
- 5 Round
- 6 Round
- Tow Ready
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Redarc Tow-Pro Liberty Brake Controller - Dash Knob - 1 to 2 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Dash-Mounted Knob
- Hidden
- Up to 2 Axles
- Indicator Lights
- Redarc
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Plug-and-Play Wiring Harness for Redarc Tow-Pro Trailer Brake Controllers
- Accessories and Parts
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Wiring Adapter
- Plugs into Brake Controller
- Vehicle Specific
- Redarc
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Converter
- Custom Fit
- 4 Flat
- Tekonsha
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