Trailer Wiring Harness Adapter Installation - 2005 Chevrolet Express Van Video

On your 2005 Chevrolet Express Van with the 7-wire trailer harness you will need to use a circuit tester like the #PTW2993 and test the function of each wire to know where to connect to the 7-wire outlet. I am sending a link with a picture of a 7-way…

The final authority on whether or not a vehicle has a tow package will be a Chevy dealer. If you give them your VIN they will be able to tell you. However, if you do not have trailer wiring on your 2009 Chevy Express there is a very strong chance you…

The light that indicates that the 12 volt circuit is hot is normal and it will not drain the battery. Think of it as the battery having a really long positive terminal that just extends to the rear of the vehicle. If nothing is drawing power from it,…

Sure you can use the Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness With 4-Pole Wiring Connector #31345, however I recommend also installing the Universal Installation Kit For Trailer Brake Controller #ETBC7. This kit will utilize the existing 4-pole…

We don't have a 7-way to plug directly into the van but I do have an option for you. If your 2016 Chevrolet Express 3500 van had a factory 7-way and it needs to be replaced you can wire in a new one with a harness like #PK11998 and then connect…

If the converter box of the #31345 fails most likely all of the pins, or some of the pins, will have voltage on them at all times rendering the trailer wiring useless. If the box fails the entire trailer wiring setup stops working.

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.

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…

Yes, we do. To add a hitch to your 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander, I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C26VV. This hitch is custom fit and bolts to your Toyota with included hardware. This is a class III hitch with a 2" receiver. It has a…

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.…