Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness Installation - 2020 Acura MDX Video

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How to Install the Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness on a 2020 Acura MDX

Ryan: Hey everybody, Ryan here at eTrailer. Today on our 2020 Acura MDX we're going to be taking a look at, and showing you how to install, the Hopkins Plug-In Simple! Vehicle Wiring Harness.Since MDX's are really versatile SUVs many people use them to do a little bit of everything, so whether say you have a light up cargo carrier, or plan on doing… see more >

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