Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2006 Chevrolet Silverado Video

For B&W gooseneck Turnover Ball hitch #BWGNRK1067 you can use 4 inch offset ball #BWGNXA4085. I have linked a video to the right for this ball for you to view.

In order to choose the best weight distribution hitch, you will first need to know your total tongue weight (TW), which is the tongue weight of your fully loaded and ready to go trailer plus the weight of any cargo behind the rear axle of your tow…

The factory plug is located above the spare tire on your 2006 Chevy Silverado. I have included a picture of what it looks like and where it is located. You will probably have to lower the spare for easy access to the plug. The tow package wires…

The standard layout for a 7-Way plug can be viewed in the included diagram. If your 2006 GMC C5500 has a factory 7-Way, this should be the same layout used for your existing plug. If it is an aftermarket 7-Way, it is possible that the plug was…

To wire your electric brakes you will want to run 10 gauge wire #10-1-1 to one of the brakes and run it to the other brake, using butt connectors like #05732-2 to connect them. The grounds will not be spliced, each brake assembly should have its…

There are a few things that could cause the issue you are having with the locking jaw not opening up fully on the Reese Select Plus 5th Wheel Trailer Hitch part #RP30081. The first thing I would check is that the jaw is greased properly and there is…

From what I was able to find there are several fuses associated with the tow package wiring on a 2006 Chevy Silverado. In the instrument panel on the side of the dash you should see RT TRLR ST/TRN for trailer right turn and brake signal and LT TRLR…

It could be a tow package fuse on the vehicle. Use the owners manual to find the locations of fuses/relays related to the tow package wiring to check them and replace as needed. If the issue is not a fuse or relay then you can test the vehicle side…

When hardwiring a 7-Way to your 2005 Chevrolet Silverado, like part #PK12-707E, you will want to connect the following functions to the following pin locations: 1 o'clock - 12V Power 3 o'clock - Right Turn/Stop 5 o'clock - Brake…

There is either too much power draw from the trailer lights when the running lights are on (if the trailers have a lot of running lights, this is possible) or there is a short in the trailer connector, vehicle side or wiring somewhere. You can check…

Your truck should have a round connector located above the spare tire for the adapter (part #118384) to plug into. To locate the connector, you might have to lower the spare tire. The connector is usually zip tied to the rearmost cross member. The…

According to my contact at Reese the Puck Adapters #RP30149 are slightly longer than the adapters that come with the Under-bed Rail and Installation Kit #RP30126. This will allow them to reach through the bed liner allowing you to not cut as much out…