Trailer Wiring Harness Adapter Installation - 2001 Dodge Ram Pickup- Video

Today on our 2001 Dodge Ram pickup we're going to review and install the Hopkins adapter wiring converter from 4-pole to 7-pole round with 4-pole flat, part number 37185. Now here's what our Hopkins wiring adapter is going to look like once it's installed. The wiring adapter will take the 4-pole flat trailer connector wiring and turn it into a 7-blade connector. Not only can we use a 7-blade connector with this application, but also our standard 4-flat trailer connector. Now let's go ahead and show you how to install it. To begin our install we're going to attach the mounting bracket to the bottom of the bumper for our new 7-pole connector. Using the pre-drilled holes in the bracket and a couple self-tapping screws, we can secure it directly here to the bottom of the steel bumper. more

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6/25/2015 2:06:20 PM

Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 20250- Video

Today on our 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup we'll be installing the Tow Ready Four Pole Hardware Kit with Insulated Butt connectors, part number 20250. Now this vehicle is already equipped with a manufacturer's four pole connection. But, as we remove the cap, you'll notice that it's severely corroded and the terminals are starting to breakdown. So we're going to go ahead and cut off the old manufacturer's four pole connection, and then we can hardwire in a new four pole lead. Our new four pole will match color for color, except for the ground wire, which will be black on the manufacturer's side and white on the new four pole lead side. To make easier access now that we've got the end cut off, we'll go ahead and remove the push pin that secure the wiring. Next we'll go ahead and remove the wire loom and any protective covering. We just need a little room to work so we can add our butt connectors. Next, we'll strip back each one of the wires. Now with each wire stripped back, we'll go ahead and add the butt connector. With our butt connectors added, we'll now bring in our four pole lead and match color for color with the exception of our ground wire which we will match black to white. Then we'll go ahead and and wrap up this connection point with some black electrical tape to help keep out any dust, dirt, debris, or moisture. Now with our connection point secure, we'll go ahead and reinstall the push pin fastener and route the wiring to the center of the vehicle and to the hitch. Note we'll secure any wiring as necessary with additional black zip ties, and will cut off the excess of the zip tie to clean up our install look. That does complete our install of the Tow Ready Four Pole Hardware Kit with Insulated connectors, part number 20250, on our 2004 Dodge Ram Pickup. more

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9/13/2013 2:00:31 PM

Trailer Wiring Harness Adapter Installation - 1995 Dodge Ram- Video

Today on our 1995 Dodge Ram Pickup, we'll be installing the 7 and 4-pole Hopkins Adapter, part number 37185. Our first step will be to remove the current 6-pole and bracket. Because of the extensive corrosion of the hardware, we'll need to drill out the fasteners. We'll go ahead and drill them out. Break up the heads of the bolts and remove the bracket. Next, we'll go ahead and take a pair of side cutters and cut off the wires. more

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1/11/2013 2:07:32 AM

Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2005 Dodge Ram 1500- Video

Today on this 2005 Dodge Ram 1500 we are going to install part number 20250 from Tow Ready. What the part number is is it replaces the 4-pole. We are going to use it to replace the very corroded Dodge factory connector. Basically we are going to start off by snipping off the old wires and starting fresh. Now this will almost match up color for color: green to green, yellow to yellow, brown to brown. However, the ground on the factory harness is going to be black. So that will go to white on our replacement part. 0:28 more

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6/3/2011 11:52:02 AM

Trailer Wiring Harness Adapter Installation - 2006 Dodge Ram 1500- Video

Today we are going to install part number 37185 on an 2006 Dodge Ram 1500. And this has the factory 4-pole installed with the vehicle, from the factory. What we are going to do is upgrade this up from a 4-pole to a 7-pole and 4-pole combination. And we are going to start by using this factory cut-out here for the 7-pole itself. It is actually just a cover. It just pops off, and we can install our 7-pole adapter right there. Before we install this into the bumper, we have to do one little modification, because the bumper is just a little bit too small. Basically we are just going to grind the little edge off here, just about 1 inch on the passenger side - just enough to help it pop into place, right here. Go ahead and install it. There it is, just enough room to snap into place. Then we will put our four bolts in to hold it secure. more

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9/15/2008 6:58:42 AM

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