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How to Install the Hopkins Plug-In Simple Wiring Harness on a 2016 Cadillac SRX

Ryan: Hey everybody Ryan here at etrailer.com. Today on our 2016 Cadillac SRX, we're going to be taking a look at and showing you how to install the Hopkins Plug-In simple wiring harness for factory tow packages. Now right off the bat, first thing I do want to point out is that typically you would have your hitch right here already in place. But since this wiring is so much more… see more >

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