Adding a 7-Way Trailer Connector to a 2006 Saturn Vue
Question:
This video uses the flat plug. The trailer I have to pull for our camping group has the large round plug to match the plug on my motorhome. I want to be able to move the trailer with the Saturn and would like to keep the connections simple by having matching plugs without using adapter extensions
asked by: Bob
Helpful Expert Reply:
In order to add a 7-Way trailer connector your Saturn Vue you will first have to install a 4-Way using # 118418. Then to add a 7-Way you have 2 options. If all you want is for the lights to work on the trailer when you tow it with the Vue then you would need # 37185. You would ground the white wire and the other wires can be capped off and stowed out of the way.
If you want all the functions of the 7-Way to work you would install the 4-Way but use # ETBC7 to add the 7-Way. If the trailer has electric brakes you would also need a brake controller. I recommend the P2, # 90885, because it is easy to set up and use and it is reliable.
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Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole
- Trailer Wiring
- Wiring Adapters
- Multi-Function Adapter
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- 4 Flat
- 7 Round - Blade
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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional
- Trailer Brake Controller
- Proportional Controller
- Electric
- Electric over Hydraulic
- Automatic Leveling
- Under-Dash Box
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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires
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- Trailer Brake Controller
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- etrailer
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
- Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- Vehicle End Connector
- Converter
- No Tow Package
- 4 Flat
- Plug and Lead
- Plug-In
- Hidden
- Tekonsha
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