Hopkins Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring - Trailer Hitch Wiring - HM11143965 Review Video

To install a 7-way trailer connector on the back of your 2017 Kia Sorento you'll first need a 4-way connector. Use #118583 which installs by plugging in behind the Kia's tail lights. If your trailer does not have brakes you can use…

For your 2008 GMC Sierra 1500, I do recommend checking the running lights pin on your 7-way. That will let you know if there is a trailer issue or a truck issue. This pin is located at the 11 o'clock position. There is a trailer park lamp fuse…

The Curt T-Connector #C56332 that you referenced actually doesn't carry the brake controller signal. It tees into your vehicle wiring and only carries the basic trailer lighting functions. If you are trying to tie in a Tekonsha brake controller,…

If your 2022 Kia Telluride does not have any of the wiring for adding a tow package you will need the Upgraded Heavy Duty ModuLite Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness #C59496 to tie into the tail light wiring for a 4-way flat trailer connector.…

Yes, to mount the Thule Hitching Post Pro, #TH934XTR to your 2019 Kia Sorento, you need the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver, #e98843. This is a Class III bolt-on hitch with a 2"x2" receiver. It comes with all needed hardware and I even have…

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…

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…

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

You will have to go with a sliding hitch to allow the trailer to make tight turns. For a trailer 8 feet wide the only bed length that's going to allow 90 degree turns without a slider is a stationary hitch. That being said you have two options.…

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

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…

Lance does have a proprietary plug, but many customers see a standard 6-way or 7-way round and notice it doesn't fit their factory 7-way as well. I've attached an article to help if you have one of the 7-way or 6-way round connectors which we…