Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2008 Kia Sorento- Video
Today, on our 2008 Kia Sorento, we'll be adding the adapter four-pole to seven-pole with test lamps, part number C57674. After this application, we'll only be connecting the ground running lights and turn signals. To begin our install, we'll first mount the seven-pole the bracket onto the seven-pole connector. We'll use the hardware provided with the seven-pole kit.Now, for this application, we'll only be using the four-pole connector, so were going to go ahead and fold under the extra wiring and tape it up to clean up our install look. Now, with that done, we'll go ahead and add the Draw Tite no-drill mounting bracket, part number 18136. Once secured, we'll attach the no-drill mounting bracket to the hitch using the worm clamp provided.Now, with that secured, we'll go ahead and route the seven-pole wiring up over the hitch and secure it to the fourth pole connector already on the vehicle.more
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Hopkins Wiring H20042 Review- Video
Today, we're reviewing Hopkins, part number H20042. This is a seven-way molded trailer wire connector. It's three feet long. You have red, brown, green, and yellow 14-gauge wires, a blue 12-gauge wire, and white and black 10-gauge wires. There is a chart on the product page that shows you specifically what function each wire has.Please note that the wiring colors on your trailer are probably not going to match up with the wiring colors on this harness. You are going to have to be very careful tracing the wires on your trailer to make sure that you know the correct function for each wire.more
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Putco LED Light Bulb Load-Resistor Kit Installation - 1995 Chevrolet CK Series Pickup- Video
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Optronics 7-Way Round RV Style Trailer Connector Installation- Video
Today on our trailer, we're going to be installing the 7-Way Round RV Style Trailer Connector, part number A7WCB. Now to begin our installation, we'll go ahead and remove the set screw here on our 7-way connector to remove the inside. We'll then go ahead and remove the white sleeve that will be used to hold the connector in place on our 7-way wire. We'll now take our 7-way wire connector cover, slide it over our black 7-way round sheathing. We'll now go ahead and cut the sheathing off of our 7-way wire to expose the seven wires within it. We'll then strip away the insulation from each of the seven wires and connect them color for color as indicated on the 7-way plug.more
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Blue Ox Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles Installation - 2013 Ford C-Max- Video
All right, today on this 2013 Ford C Max were going to install part number bx8869 from Blue Ox. All right, first thing were going to do is going to take our four-pole wire. Were going to route it to the back. Were going to start by the front bumper over by the base plate and work our way back. As we work our way back well make sure that we stay away from the moving, like suspension components or anything hot like the exhaust. In this case were able to run it underneath the sub-frame and then we hid the wire underneath some appearance panels below the vehicle.more
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Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2012 Jeep Liberty- Video
Today on our 2012 Jeep Liberty well be installing the Tow Ready T1 connector, part number 118554. First to begin our installation well open up the rear cargo door. Well need to remove the fasteners that secure the taillight housing in place. Starting here on the drivers side, well go ahead and remove the two fasteners and then gently pry the taillight housing away from its current position, being careful not to break the alignment tabs underneath. Now well go ahead and remove the taillight assembly by pressing on the locking tab for the connector and removing it from the assembly. Well go ahead and set it aside for reinstallation later.more
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TowDaddy Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles Installation - 2010 Jeep Liberty- Video
Today on our 2010 Jeep Liberty, we'll be installing the TowDaddy Custom Tail Light Wiring Kit for towed vehicles, part number TD3008SSK. To begin our install, we'll first open up the rear cargo door. Then we'll remove the two fasteners securing the tail lik\ght housing on the driver's side. Once the the fastener's removed, we can go ahead and pop the tail light housing out of place. Be careful not to break the alignment tabs underneath, and it may be necessary to use a flat blade screwdriver to assist. We'll be using a small plastic pry bar.more
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Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2011 Dodge Nitro- Video
Today in our 2011 Dodge Nitro we'll be installing tow ready T1 connector part number 118554. Our first step of our install will be opening up the rear cargo door or removing the tail light housing on the driver side. To remove the housing or simply use a flat blade screwdriver and full off on the push-pin tabs to secured in the position. Popped it in out of place and setting it aside. Then we'll pop the rear tail light assembly out of place, being careful not to break the alignment tabs underneath. Then go and press on the locking connector for the manufacturers wire in to the back of the tail light assembly and disconnect the tail light assembly and set it aside.more
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Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2006 Kia Sedona- Video
Today, on this 2006 Kia Sedona, we're going to install Part Number 118410 from Tow Ready. This is our T-One Wiring Harness. To start off our install, we're going to open up the back hatch and then we're going to remove the tail lights. There's three screws in each side and then we can go ahead and remove the tail light by pulling it off to the side. We'll hold the tail lights, so we can see the mounting points on the side, but you can see how the tail lights attach to the vehicle. To disconnect the wire harness, there's a small tab on the wire harness that we push down to release it then we can go ahead and pull it apart.more
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Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2011 Nissan Pathfinder- Video
Today in this 2011 Nissan Pathfinder we're going to install part number 39510 from Tekonsha. This isthe Voyager trailer brake controller.This vehicles already been equipped with a 4-pole wiring packaging from the factory. To add ourbrake controller and connector, we're basically going to just fill in the blanks. We're going to start offunderneath the dash. We're going to locate the tow package port underneath the dashboard whichis going to be just right of the steering wheel, behind the dash, and also a little bit above thediagnostic port.We'll go ahead and take the adapter cord and plug it into the brake controller, and then we'll goahead and plug it into the port underneath the dash. The part number for our adapter cord will be3050-P.more
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Tow Ready 4 Pole to 5 Pole Trailer Wiring Adapter Installation - 2009 Nissan Xterra- Video
Today on our 2009 Nissan X-Terra well be adding the Tow Ready four pole to five pole trailer wiring adapter, part number 20036. With the vehicle already equipped with a four pole connector, well be adding the four to five pole adapter, which will plug directly into our four pole connector with additional blue wire connection. This blue wire connection will be the reverse taillight wiring feed. To start, well go ahead and open up the rear tailgate where well remove the two fasteners securing the drivers side taillight assembly. Next, pop it from its position, being careful not to break the alignment tabs underneath. Then well locate the wiring for the reverse taillight.more
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Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2013 Toyota Highlander- Video
Today on our 2013 Toyota Highlander we'll be installing the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 brake controller, part number 90195. We'll also be using the ETBC7 brake control install kit, part number ETBC7. The first step of our install will be taking the previously installed four pole connector at the back of the vehicle and routing it outside. To do this we'll need to open up the rear cargo door to gain access to the four pole. Then we'll remove the drivers side lower storage compartment and necessary panels to access it. This will allow us to reroute the four pole connector outside the grommet you can see here.more
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Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 1999 Sterling L-Line- Video
Today on this 1999 Sterling L-Line RV, were going to install part number 90195 from Tekonsha, the Prodigy P3 Brake Controller, and also our part number ETBC7 installation kit. Were going to start off by working on the inside of the vehicle and then work our way out. The gray cable that comes with the kit will not be long enough for this install. We end up using a 42-foot length cable to complete the job. This will be part number 10-2-1. Now were going to take our wire, well run it from the inside to the outside.more
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Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2008 Ford F-250- Video
All right, today on this 2008 Ford F-250, we're going to install part number HM40975-11998. This is Pollak's 7-pole and 4-pole Trailer Connector Sockets with the Mounting Bracket and Wiring. Now, this wiring harness is designed to be spliced into the vehicle harness. Now, our truck already has a wiring harness already installed on it. However, the connector has been exposed to the elements way too long and has corroded up. We'll go ahead and take the wiring harness pulled away from the frame, making it a little bit easier to work on.more
Watch Video2/22/2013 2:14:36 PM
Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2002 Ford F-350- Video
Today on our 2002 Ford F350 well be installing the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 brake controller, part number 90195-3035P in conjunction with our Hopkins seven and four pole vehicle connection point, part number 37185. Our first step will be mounting our Hopkins seven and four pole bracket to our seven and four pole plug. Using the hardware provided with our install kit we can go ahead and insert the screws and secure it with the nuts. Next well move to the vehicle, then we can take a grinder or a cutoff wheel and remove the bracket for the old connector. Then we can go ahead and take our side cutters, cutting zip ties or wires leading up to the connector. Then we can go ahead and cut it off and strip back the wires.more
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Spectro Trailer Wiring Junction Box Installation- Video
Today were going to install part number 38656. This is a trailer wiring junction box. First thing were going to do is find the location for our junction box. Were going to go ahead and install on the inside edge of the tongue. Well go ahead and hold it up to the tongue and then well go ahead and use a drill to mark it for our holes. We have our holes marked, well go ahead and remove the box, and then go ahead and drill out our hole.more
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Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2003 Kia Sedona- Video
Today on our 2003 Kia Sedona well be installing the ETBC7 brake controller install kit and our Tekonsha Prodigy P3 brake controller, part number 90195. Well first need to disassemble the interior of the vehicle to gain access to the wiring. Our first step will be removing the rear threshold. To do this well remove the fastener caps. Once we have the fastener caps out of the way we can then go ahead and remove the Phillips screws fastening the rear threshold. Once we have those out of the way well go ahead and set the threshold aside for reinstallation later.more
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Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix- Video
Today on this 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix were going to install part number 56076 from Curt. The first thing we need to do is go ahead and remove the rear trim panel at the threshold. We have to remove the interior liner to get access to hardware that holds the taillights in place so we can remove the taillights. These are the three fasteners we have to remove. Well pull the light away, and then well disconnect the wire harness. Well pull up on this tab right here and then pull it out.more
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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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Trailer Wiring Harness Adapter Installation - 1998 Chevrolet Suburban- Video
All right. Today on this 1998 Chevrolet Suburban, we're going to install Part Number 30717. We're going to use one additional part to help install to our vehicle that'll be Part Number 18136 from Tow Ready, it's a universal mounting bracket. First thing, we're going to do is take our mounting bracket and attach it to the hitch of the vehicle. All right. We'll go ahead and take a clamp and install on the hitch.more
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Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe- Video
Today on our 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe, we'll be installing the Tow Ready, T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness, Part Number 118571. First, we'll open up the rear cargo door then we'll remove the two fasteners securing driver's side tail light housing. Next, we'll go ahead and remove the tail light housing by pulling backward towards the rear of the vehicle, popping it free from its alignment pins and fasteners underneath then we'll go ahead and press in the locking tab for the connector and remove the wiring from the tail light assembly. Next, we'll remove the rear bumper cover fastener securing here underneath the tail light assembly. We'll remove this so that we can pull out on it giving us more access to feeding our wires from underneath up into the tail light assembly area. Now, we have the driver's side tail light assembly remove, we'll go ahead and repeat the same process in the passenger side.more
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Tow Ready Wiring 30717 Review- Video
Today were going to review part number 30717. This is the Tow Ready four-way to seven-way trailer wiring adapter. This adapter will convert from your four-way on your vehicle to a seven-way round plug. There are additional wire leads for brake, power and accessories which are 12 inches long. Basically what you would do is your vehicle would need a four-way on the back of the vehicle that you would plug this into to get you your four-way, and then you would have four extra wires here. Basically the white wire would connect to the vehicle frame for ground.more
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Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2007 Kia Sportage- Video
Today on this 2007 Kia Sportage were going to install part number 118401 from Tow Ready. This wire harness uses a port thats underneath the bumper on the passengers side behind the rear tire. Well remove the cap and install the wiring harness into that connector. To make your install of the wire harness a little bit easier, well loosen up the bumper cover to have better access so we can hide the wires behind the bumper bracket supports. Then well go ahead and route our four pole wire to the center of the hitch. Well actually use a loom clamp to help hold the wires up away, and that will be part number A0500.more
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Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2005 Ford Van- Video
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Blue Ox Tail Light Wiring Kit Installation - 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video
All right today on this 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee were going to install part number BX8869 from Blue Ox. Our first step is go ahead and run our wire from the front to rear on our vehicle. When we do that we want to make sure we stay away from anything thats moving like the suspension component or anything hot like the exhaust. Okay, to route our wire what we do is start at the front immediately behind the radiator going straight up and go over the frame and around and behind the steering box, the non-moving part. Then we go up and over and around the bottom part of the air box and then back down around the frame below the steering shaft. Weve got plenty of room there and then we took a fish wire and we actually ran to one of the holes existing in a frame and we were able to run it back towards the rear axle and pull out our wire there.more
Watch Video12/18/2012 11:56:32 AM
Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 1997 Ford Van- Video
Today on this 1997 Ford Van Club Wagon were going to install part #: 90885 from Tekonsha. Well also use part #: 3035P also from Tekonsha for our adaptor that goes to the factory port thats located in the van. First thing well do is well go ahead and locate the port thats underneath the dash of the van. Itll be located off to the left hand side behind the parking brake. Well plug in our adaptor cord and then well find a location to mount our bracket for our brake controller. Now to locate our brake controller bracket on the left hand side of the dash just blow the headlight switch.more
Watch Video12/17/2012 1:32:33 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee- Video
Today, on this 1993 Jeep Grand Cherokee, were going to install part number 118348 from Tow Ready. First thing well do is go ahead and remove the spare tire and remove the thresh hold at the bottom. Now, well go ahead and loosen up the side panels as well. Well also remove the small panel behind the spare tire. Now, well go ahead and start installing our T1 connector. On our passenger side, well go ahead and run the T connector with the green and red wires.more
Watch Video12/17/2012 10:16:27 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2012 Kia Sedona- Video
Today, on this 2012 Kia Sedona, we're going to install part number 118410 from Tow Ready. First thing we need to do is go ahead and open the tail gate and get access to the tail lights to remove both of them. They'll be three screws in each light, so to remove the tail light you will pry the light away from the vehicle. We'll disconnect the wire harness from the tail light. There will be a small tab that you have to push down and then we can go ahead and release the light from the wire harness. Next, we will go ahead and take the four pole wire and run it down between the bumper cover and the body of the vehicle.more
Watch Video12/3/2012 2:27:55 PM
TrailerMate Tail Light Wiring Kit for Towed Vehicles Installation - 2011 Chevrolet Malibu- Video
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Hopkins Tow Doctor Trailer End Test Unit Review- Video
Today, we're going to show you the Hopkins Tow Doctor Trailer End Test Unit, part number HM50928. This tool will allow one person to check the trailer wiring and functions are working correctly. It'll test all trailer functions including right turn, left turn, brake, tail, backup lights, electric brakes and auxiliary power. You'll notice that when testing, the unit will illuminate LED bulbs on the tester to show function operation. It will adapt to a 4 flat, a 6 pole round or a 7-way RV blade. Now included with this kit, is a blow molded case, the 6 wire round adapter, the 4 wire flat adapter, the 7 blade round adapter, the adapter clip for the 12 volt battery, as well as the main test unit.more
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Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2011 Jeep Wrangler- Video
Today on this 2011 Jeep Wrangler were going to install part number 118416 from Tow Ready. This is our T1 wiring harness. The first thing we need to do is go ahead and remove the taillight on the drivers side. There are two screws we have to remove and then the light can be detached from the vehicle. Next well disconnect the wire harness from the light. Theres a small tab we have to push down and then you can pull it apart.more
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Trailer Wiring Harness for Towed Vehicles Installation - 2003 Jeep Liberty- Video
Today on our 2003 Jeep Liberty well be installing the Trailer Mate custom tail light wiring kit, part number TM781104. Our first step will be to remove the drivers side tail light assembly. There are two fasteners securing the taillight assembly so well go ahead and remove those and sit them aside. Then well gently pry the tail light assembly free from the body of the vehicle being careful not to break the alignment tabs underneath. Next well go ahead and unlock the red locking tab and then press on the connector lock and remove the manufacturers wiring from the tail light assembly. Now we can take the Trailer Mate wiring and plug in line with the manufacturers.more
Watch Video11/6/2012 3:33:59 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Adapter Installation - 2001 Honda Odyssey- Video
Today on our 2001 Honda Odyssey well be replacing the Hopkins seven pole vehicle connector, part number 37185. First well go ahead and unscrew the hardware, removing the old seven pole connector. This hardware may be old and rusted, so it can break, but thats okay because we have new hardware. Now well just go ahead and take a pair of side cutters and cut off the wire. Next well take our utility knife, cut back the excess tape and remove it. This will allow us access to the wiring so we can go ahead and strip back the wiring on the vehicles side.more
Watch Video11/1/2012 3:06:56 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Adapter Installation - 1999 Chevrolet Silverado- Video
Today on our 1999 Chevy Silverado well be adding the Hopkins Adapter Four Pole to Seven Pole and Four Pole, part number 37185. This vehicle was previously equipped with a four pole that was direct wired to the manufacturers harness. Its already been removed so we can go ahead and strip back the brown, green and yellow wires that run directly from the manufacturers tow package. Then well add the butt connectors to each end. With that done were ready to go ahead and add the bracket to the seven and four pole. Well use the hardware provided to secure the bracket to the seven and four pole.more
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Trailer Wiring Harness Adapter Installation - 2012 Toyota Highlander- Video
Today on our 2012 Toyota Highlander, we'll be installing the Hopkins Adapter 4-Pole to 7 and 4-Pole Plug, part number 37185. To do this, we'll first need to attach the bracket with the hardware provided. Now, we can take the 7-pole bracket and attach it to the hitch bracket using a screw and nut combination. Note: Not all hitches will have the pre-attached bracket to attach the mounting bracket to. Now, we'll go ahead and identify our wires. We'll be using the brown, yellow and green plug wire and the white ground wire.more
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Trailer Wiring Harness Adapter Installation - 2011 Ford E-350 Van- Video
Today on this 2011 Ford Van, we're going to install part number 37185. This is the 4-Pole and 7-Pole Adapters. This adapter also has the 4-pole located on the side of the socket. We're also going to use part number 18136, the Universal Mounting Bracket to attach it to the hitch. To start off our install, we're going to take the mounting bracket and clamp it to the hitch and then we'll take the 7-pole bracket that comes with the wiring adapter. We'll attach it to that.more
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Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix- Video
Today on our 2005 Pontiac Grand Prix, we're going to install Part # 56076 from Curt. First thing we need to do is go ahead and open the trunk and remove the interior panels. On the passenger side of the threshold, there are two screws that need to be removed. We'll repeat this on the driver side then we can go ahead and remove the threshold. Next we're going to remove the wing nuts on both sides and loosen up the side carpet. Next we'll go ahead and remove the fasteners to attach our taillight so we can pull it apart.more
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Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2000 Chevrolet Silverado- Video
Today on the 2000 Chevrolet Silverado, we're going to install Part #39510 from Tekonsha. This is a Voyager brake controller. The first step is actually put a connector on the back of the truck. The part we're going to use to do that will be 37185. The brake controller and adapter cable also come in the package, Part #39510-3025-p. Now, we'll start off by installing the bracket onto the bumper.more
Watch Video6/11/2012 9:23:27 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2002 Chevrolet Silverado- Video
Today on our 2002 Chevy Silverado, we'll be installing the Pollak seven to four pole connector, part number HM40975 in conjunction with the Pollak four foot Pigtail Wiring Harness, part number PK11998. To start, we've already gone ahead and removed the spare tire. Let's go ahead and install our new seven and four pole bracket. We'll be using a self tapping screw provided with our install kit. We'll move just far enough to the left from the center of the hitch so that we can route our wires evenly. Now with our bracket mounted, we can go ahead prepare to start waking our wire connection.more
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Trailer Wiring Harness Adapter Installation - 2011 Ford F-150- Video
Today in our 2011 Ford F150, we are going to be installing the 4-7 pole connector part number 37185 by Hopkins. This will be in conjunction with our Tow Ready niversal mounting bracket part number 18136, and our Draw-Tite wiring to connect the power and break control circuit part number 5506 by Draw-Tite. Fist, well connect the universal mounting bracket to the seven pole connector. We'll be using all the fasteners provided with our install kit. Now before I mount this bracket to the hitch, Im going to take some black electrical tape just to wrap up my wires to clean up my install look. Alright for easier access to the wiring harness and install, we've already gone ahead and removed the spare tire.more
Watch Video5/17/2012 5:32:18 AM
Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 2008 Chevrolet Express Van- Video
Today on our 2008 Chevy Express Van, were gonna install the Hopkins 4-Pole wiring kit with part number 31345. First, were gonna need to access the rear cargo area of the vehicle. Behind each taillight is the manufacturers connection. Well be plugging inline with this connector. To make our connection, well need to split the two manufacturers connection. Pressing on the locking tab, well pull them apart.more
Watch Video3/30/2012 5:32:08 PM
Roadmaster Tow Bar Wiring Kit Installation - 2010 Ford Focus- Video
Alright, today on this 2010 Ford Focus, were going to install part number RM-154 from Road Master. Were also using a four way connector for the end of our wire harness and thats the part number PK11410. Okay, to begin our install, were actually going to cut off the wire harness in here at the fourth pole since we were changing over to a round four pole. And the harness has it on both ends, so were going to do both of them. Cut the other end and then we run it to the back. And then well go ahead and figure out a route for our wire harness and run it to the back of the car.more
Watch Video3/29/2012 11:50:31 AM
Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2008 GMC Yukon- Video
All right today, on this 2008 GMC Yukon, were going to install part number 90885 from Tekonsha. This is a Prodigy P2 Brake Controller. A little prep work before we get started, were going to take the wire harness that comes with the brake controller and add some bloom loom material to it which is part number 459075-1. Well use about 2ft of it. And then we went ahead and added the butt connectors to the end of the wires. We used the bigger yellow ones for the heavier gauge wires and the smaller blue ones for the ladder gauge wires.more
Watch Video3/23/2012 2:00:02 PM
Trailer Wiring Harness Adapter Installation - 2011 Ford Explorer- Video
Today on our 2011 Ford Explorer, were going to add the Hopkins 7-pole connector part number 37185. To do this, well also use the Tow-Ready bracket part number 18136. Our vehicle is already equipped with a 4-pole connection. Well go ahead and assemble our 7-pole bracket and then add our Tow-Ready bracket so that we can mount it to our hitch. The install kit comes with both the bracket and the hardware. Were going to install all four fasteners and nuts.more
Watch Video3/16/2012 7:09:16 AM
Pollak Wiring PK11608 Review- Video
Today we are going to review part number PK11608. This is the Pollak 6-pole round pin trailer wiring socket. This is to be used on the vehicle end. This 6 way trailer end connector includes a rubber boot that helps protect the terminals in the back from the elements. This is a die-cast 6-pole socket that connects your trailer to the towing vehicle. They do have brown split brass pins as the connectors. This socket wire does accept wire gauges up to a 12 gauge sized wire. The rubber boot does not protect the terminals. It does have a spring loaded lid which will keep dust and any moisture from getting into the pins.This does use a 2-hole mounting style. The size of these mounting holes are a of an inch, the diameter of the hole of the socket would 1-3/8 inch. There is also a screw on the side, that when that is loosened this whole black inside will come out from the inside to help if you need that help in wiring and on the back of the socket all the terminals do have a marking for which wire function will be wired to each terminal. This part does come with a one year limited warranty. And that should do it for part number PK11608.more
Watch Video3/7/2012 12:19:55 PM
Base Plate Wiring Harness Installation - 2012 Chevrolet Malibu- Video
Today in this 2012 Chevy Malibu, well be using a 6-Pole Round Pin Connector, part number PK11609 and Diode Kit, part number 38955. Were going to install our 6-Pole Connector here in this space, so first Ill need to remove the lower panels so I can start routing my wire. When routing our wire, we're going to be careful to stay away from pinch points such as the suspension or steering, or extensive heat such as exhaust. Im going to use a piece of air line or pull wire to help me thread it through the frame here of the vehicle. We got our wire run to the back of the vehicle, now we need to get up into the trunk area so that we can attach it to the manufacturers wiring. To do that, were going to need to pull apart some of the rear interior.more
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Trailer Wiring Harness Installation - 1994 Chevrolet Lumina- Video
Today we're working on a 1994 Chevy Lumina. We're going to install the Draw-Tite four-pole connector, part number 18252. Our first step is going to be to remove the rear threshold of the vehicle. We've got a total of four fasteners. We've got two screw fasteners on each side and two pushpin fasteners. The pushpin fasteners are easiest to just unscrew for the flat bladed screw driver.more
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Circuit Testing a Vehicle 4-Pole Review- Video
Today Im going to show you how to test the functionality of a trailer four-way connectors. What youre going to need to do this is a circuit tester and a buddy in the drivers seat to operate the taillight functions. The first thing were going to test is the taillights themselves. Hit the taillights. (beeping) that means thats working. The next thing were going to test is the left blinker.more
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Trailer Brake Controller Installation - 2004 Ford E-450- Video
Alright today on this 2004 Ford E450 thats an RV, were going to install a brake controller part number 90915. We will be using an adapter cord 3035-P, and on the back of the vehicle well be using 4 pole to 7 pole adapter part number 37185, and also a bracket to hold everything together 118140, and with these parts well fill in the gaps that are missing on part of this tow package. Okay we are going to start off by working on the rear of the RV and working our way forward. What we are going to do is actually remove the 5 pole connector that is located on the hitch right now. Were going to disconnect that and add a new connector to the back of the vehicle, and that part number will be adapter part number 37185, and we will also be using an adapter bracket part number 118140, and we will start with that part. This is the adapter bracket; we are going to mount to the bottom by clamp to hold it in place.more
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