Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2003 Dodge Dakota Video

To install a controller in your Dakota, you will need the controller, the #ETBC7 install kit, and a functioning 4-pole trailer connector. If your Dakota does not already have a 4-pole connector, one can be installed by using part #118323. If you do…

Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, #75081, is designed to fit the 1998 to 2003 Dodge Durango. It will not fit a 2002 Dodge Dakota. But we do have hitches that will fit your truck. I have included a link to the available options for you to view. Our most…

I have linked the installation instructions below for the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e53AR which fits your 1999 Dodge Dakota. This contains all the torque specs for the different fasteners in step 5. We do have the Digital Torque Adapter…

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…

The 4-way on your trailer is what's known as a wishbone connector like part #A35W42B. Two of the wires are the running light circuit which is a little easier to install since you can run one down each side of the trailer. This way you don't…

The white tag inside the driver's door jamb of your 2003 Dodge Dakota does not list the gross trailer weight (GTW). However, it does list the gross combined weight rating (GCWR) and the gross vehicle weight (GVW) which if you subtract the GVWR…

I looked up the towing capacity of the rear step bumper on a 2004 Dodge Dakota in the owner's manual for you and it can handle up to 2,000 lbs. If you need to tow a heavier trailer then you will need to use a frame mounted trailer hitch like the…

Normally trailer coupler height is around 17 inches, from the ground to the bottom of the coupler, and most hitch manufacturers design their hitches to work with a ball mount that will end up very close to this measurement. I am including a link to…

For the 2003 Dodge Dakota, there are specific trailer hitches that will fit all models INCLUDING the quad cab. Take a look at Curt hitch #C13145. The instructions I have linked do specify that it fits 2 door and 4 door models. I also recommend the…

Since your hitch and coupler height are the same, I recommend using a ball mount with a straight shank, like the Curt #C62KR. This ball mount features a 1-7/8 inch, 2 inch, and 2-5/16 inch balls. The straight shank on this ball mount will allow you…

It should be getting close to 12 volts if the power output is set to the maximum on the brake controller. Some brake controllers will not work properly if they are titled or turned to the side or if it has a leveler knob that is not level. Check…

On each individual electric brake magnet the amperage draw would be 3.0 to 3.2 max amps at 12 to 13 volts on 7-inch brake magnets and 3.2 to 4.0 max amps at 12 to 13 volts on 10 and 12-inch brake magnets. The max amperage draw for the brake magnets…