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Mounting Bracket for 4 Way Flat Connectors, Includes Screws and Nuts
Self tapping screws are included to attach the bracket directly to the bottom of the bumper.
Note: For a no-drill option, use this part with the Short Bracket (#18140) or Long Bracket (#18136). Clamp the short or long bracket to the hitch and attach the trailer connector mount to the no-drill bracket. A few Draw-Tite and Hidden Hitch Class III, IV and V trailer hitches have the no-drill brackets already installed on them.
118144 Tow Ready by Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch and Reese
Video of Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat
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Today on this 2010 Acura MDX we are going to install part number 118424. The first thing we need to do is open up the back tail gate to get to the interior components of the vehicle, because we have to remove a few panels. First off we are going to open up this hatch right here and remove it. Then we will take out the cover for our jack storage compartment. Then we will remove our threshold right here . The reason we are moving all these pieces is because we need access to run our wires from the court, out to where we can use it. :27
This panel pretty much pops up on its own. Now that we have this cover up what is going to happen is we are going to run this T-One connector underneath the plastic inside this panel right here. Lets go ahead and remove this panel, there is our electrical panel right here. This is the T-One connector, this is the port on it. We are going to plug in on the port on the panel right here. We will take our port, run it underneath the panel and up. Just plug it in. Next we will take the ground wire and attach it to this ground stud right here. Put it through our white wire and reattach the bolt to the body along with the other ground wires. 1:10
Now we will go ahead and mount our convertor box, it has a piece of adhesive back here that we are going to use to attach it to this plastic piece right here that will be a good, safe spot for it. At this point here we are going to route this back through our jack storage compartment. We can have it reside in the storage compartment when you are not using it. You can then, pull it out, and shut the door on it. The door seal is thick enough where when you shut the door on it, it will not hurt the wires, all you have to do is make sure you stay away from the center latch and you will be fine. However, in this case we are going to run our wires outside and mount it to the hitch itself. So I have to do a couple more things. We are going to find a location to run the wires out of the body. Right in here there is a grommet, we can pop that out and we can have access through to the outside. As you can see that 4-pull will not fit through there so we are going to take our 4-pull wire and cut it in half and run it through and make new connections on the inside. We are going to cut our wire short right here, just enough so you can still work with it. When you do this you want to make sure there is no power going to this so you do not cross a ground wire with the other circuits just in case something is on. We will go ahead and unplug it from the port. Then lets go ahead and split our wires back. Next we will go ahead and work on our grommet, I am going to take a knife and put a slit through it. You have to make quiet a few passes because it is a pretty thick grommet. From underneath the vehicle we are going to push our wire back through. Then we will slide our grommet back on to our wire and push it back into place and leave it alone for now. 2:56
Now we will reconnect our wires, color for color. Slide on the butt connectors and crimp them into place. Now that we have our connections done lets grab some electrical tape and secure them. Then we will go ahead and reassemble the rest of the vehicle. We will plug back into our port. Now we will get back underneath the vehicle and figure out how to route our wires. I think we will just go along the original harness, above the hanger for the muffler and go over the hitch and then we will come back over the top of the hitch here and then we will mount our bracket on top of the tube here. Keep it a flat alignment with the hitch, mark the holes for it, then drill it out. Alright, we will go ahead and pop our 4-pole into the bracket, it is a friction fit so you have to push it on through, get a good grip on it and kind of pull it out. Then install the hardware that came with the bracket. However, on the other side we are going to add some additional flat washers we found laying around. With everything secured and our wire zip tied in place, that will finish our install of part number 118424 from Tow Ready.
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4.7 out of 5 stars (49 Customer Reviews)
by: Nick F03/21/2011
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Good keeper for the connector 9993
by: Jay S.05/04/2011
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Definately a must to have. Definately must have it bolted to the bumper as it won't fit on the hitch like the drawing says that it should.12896
by: William H04/26/2011
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Works good with 4 pole plug and looks good installed. Thanks12413
by: Tony D.04/20/2011
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Makes my self-install look like a professional installed it.......but, for half the price : )12043
by: Ed C.04/06/2011
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I like the product. The price was right but the directions could have been better. Once I had the wiring kit installed, it worked fine. Read the directions and watch the video. 11206
by: Garry G03/29/2011
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This part attached to the hitch receiver like it was made for it. The rubber end of the wiring harness was a little clumsy going in, but it will no doubt do it's job for years to come.10606
by: Ken D.03/27/2011
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The plastic 4-prong plug on the end of the optional hitch wiring loom I bought fitted perfectly into this bracket. All you have to do is drill a couple of holes into the bottom of the hitch cross beam and use self tapping screws to mount it. 10476
by: Joe C.03/21/2011
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It is a bracket... Finish looks good, plug fit right, and mounting hardware was included.9935
by: Joe S03/20/2011
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easy install 9901
by: Bill03/16/2011
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This bracket worked great with my 4pin trailer lights. This is a must in my opinion to keep your trailer plug up and out of the way when not in use. Really finishes off the hitch assembly.9466
by: trailertrash03/10/2011
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Works as advertised. Wish they made stuff like this out of stainless.9044
by: Ray B03/04/2011
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I received my package a day early and I installed my new trailer hitch in the same day. It took me about an hour to install it. I am very impressed with E trailer's service... I will defiantly will order again from E trailer. Thank you...8503
by: Darren W.02/24/2011
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It's inexpensive. Don't skip it. Much better than letting the plug hang. Fits perfect.7836
by: Doug G.02/07/2011
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Easy to install, the part is just like the picture.6772
by: Jon T. Colorado Springs01/18/2011
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Excellent Excellent5678
by: perry01/10/2011
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helps helps to have one..5267
by: Wayne S.12/14/2010
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nice touch to keep wires neat keeps plug from dragging4089
by: John S.10/21/2010
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Must drill, or order 2nd part This bracket is a nice heavy gauge steel in black that matches most hitches well. It seems to hold my four-pole flat connector firmly enough for my purposes. Keep in mind that item requires you to drill holes in the hitch (or elsewere) to mount with the included screws. If you don't want to drill, then be sure to order the "no-drill mount bracket" (either short or long, part 18140 or 18136) in addition to this item. 3533
by: Dave04/26/2009
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A must have This small addition to my hitch was worth it, i was very easy to install and keeps the 4 point trailer harness nice and snug instead of flopping around. I attached this right to my hitch (unit #87425) with 2 provided screws.1788
by: Colyn r.01/31/2012
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Fast shipping I ordered it on a Saturday and received it on a Tuesday, great product30738
by: Ryan R.01/13/2012
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This bracket definitely holds the end piece on the wiring very securely. It was almost difficult to push the wiring into this piece, but that is actually reassuring, because I know the wiring will not back itself out of this bracket. Installation was easy. I only had to drill another hole because they were too far apart for my application. The bracket is small enough that I was able to put it in a spot on the hitch so that it will not be hit by anything that traditionally messes up after-market wiring.29657
by: Joe B01/12/2012
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Great product which worked well with wiring harness also purchased. 29546
by: Steve P.01/08/2012
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Great! 29322
by: Robert C.11/26/2011
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I mouted this product directly to the bumper. It was easy to install and works well27403
by: Rick M11/20/2011
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good product works great 27204
by: freezer10/11/2011
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This and the no-drill mounting bracket really completed my hitch install. The whole hitch looks very professionally done now. I am very pleased. It looks a ton better than a harness ziptied to the receiver.25433
by: Herman K.10/01/2011
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Looks great and was easy to install., 24949
by: Jgonzo09/20/2011
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Great product, economic, quick install. AAA+24256
by: Ryan09/02/2011
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Installed on Curtis Hitch for 2011 Kia Soul with short extension, looks professional, retains wiring well.23429
by: Chris W.09/01/2011
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Great little bracket. Exactly what I n eeded.23365
by: John B.08/19/2011
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Excellent service and fast shipping. Will shop here again.22180
by: mike b08/06/2011
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fast shipping 21238
by: Wayne L.08/03/2011
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Had to drill holes in receiver and bracket to attach. I had assumed the receiver would have been predrilled. final install looks good.21022
by: Steven F.08/01/2011
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I drilled two holes in the bumper of my Jeep Grand Cherokee. The provided hardware worked well. the conenctor fit snug into the mount.20781
by: Anthony B.08/01/2011
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Solid and sturdy mounting plate! Makes my install look professional.20742
by: Mark C.07/22/2011
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Great service and fast shipping! 19830
by: jk06/28/2011
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as shown came with all required parts 18069
by: Edward S06/27/2011
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Simple little item that is worth every cent !! 18025
by: John S06/13/2011
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Really REALLY fast shipping! 16868
by: s reed06/11/2011
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the product was shipped right away 16715
by: Bruce A06/04/2011
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I drilled 2 small holes and bolted it on instead of buying the attachment extender.... WORKED GREAT. Wiring receptacle fits tight and finished job looks better than the professional's do. 16101
by: Dick S06/01/2011
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The product arrived by USPS in good time. It was simple to install and works well. Thanks15865
by: JIMMY D05/24/2011
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Bought this part thinking I could use it to hold the 4 wire connector. I found out that it would not work for the pilot without maybe the bracket which I did not purchase. I will keep the bracket for future use.Did not fit the application I had in mind.15242
by: Kelly A.05/23/2011
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Easy to install. 15195
by: Jim R.05/17/2011
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It was just what I needed. I just wish it had been included with the wiring harness, or more done to give me a heads up that I needed something to handle the wiring on the vehicle end.14492
by: James S05/16/2011
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It's a bracket. It worked fine 14275
by: Kevin S.05/16/2011
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Perfect fit. 14245
by: Tom05/15/2011
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This bracket works great and I don't have to worry about hanging wires when I'm not towing a trailer. Great idea!14044
by: Billy05/14/2011
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The mounting bracket gave it a professional apperance. 13990
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