No-Drill Mount for Electrical Mounting Bracket - Short

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• How To Mount a Trailer Connector To The Draw-Tite Hitch 76138 On a 2018 Mazda CX-5
  I would try to install the No-Drill Mount for Electrical Mounting Bracket part # 18140 on the underside of your Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 76138, similar to what you see in the attached photo. The bracket may also need to be bent down some towards the ground. This is a universal bracket so there may need to be some slight modifications in order to make this work for you. That said, you could drill the Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat part # 18144 directly to the underside...
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• Does etrailer & Curt Trailer Hitch for 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee Come With Mounting Hardware
  There is actually no hardware that comes with or is needed to purchase separately for the etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98901 or its counterpart, the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13182, both of which fit your 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee (the only difference being the black matte finish of the etrailer hitch vs. the glossier black of the Curt). The reason why is that the hitch will install with existing bolts on your 2019 Grand Cherokee, as you can see by the accompanying cut out...
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• Recommeded Mounting Bracket For 4-Way Trailer Connector On 2015 Jeep Wrangler
  The mounting bracket I recommend for your 4-way trailer connector is part # 18140.
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• Will the No-Drill Trailer Wiring Harness Mounting Bracket Fit a Round Tube Trailer Hitch
  The no-drill mounting bracket # 18140 has that hose clamp type of device that will hold it tight to a round or square tube trailer hitch. If the clamp is properly tightened down it will not slip. There are different additional mounts you can use depending on the type of connector you have. For a 4-Way flat use # 18144 5-Way flat use # tr20046 7-Way Blade Style use # 18138 with long bracket # C57202 4, 5, or 6-Way round use # RM-910030-5
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• Trailer Wiring No Drill Bracket Recommendation for Ecohitch on 2017 Subaru Crosstrek
  Yes, the No-Drill Mount for Electrical Mounting Bracket # 18140 that you referenced would fit well on the EcoHitch part # 306-X7203 that you referenced. The strap would easily fit around the crosstube of the hitch and give you a secure mounting point for trailer wiring. You'll also want the 4-way bracket part # 18144.
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• Parts Needed to Attach 4-Way Trailer Wiring Bracket to Hitch Tube
  What you can do is use the part # 18140 for the base of a 4-way mounting bracket since it will attach to your hitch without drilling and then use the bracket # 18144 for the portion that holds the 4-way. I attached an install video for this for you to check out as well.
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• Troubleshooting Hitch Install on 2019 Mazda CX-5 Which Rattles Against Exhaust
  Exhaust rattle is fairly common problem with hitch installs that can easily be fixed. Since exhaust systems are designed for slight movements they don't always sit in the same spot on every vehicle, so when a hitch is designed for a vehicle the hitch might sit close and not rattle on one vehicle, but on another vehicle the clearances might be different and the exhaust might hit the hitch like what you are experiencing with your 2019 Mazda CX-5 with the # 76138. The solution is basically...
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• Mounting Bracket for 4-Way Connector
  The Hopkins Fold-Over Mounting Bracket # HM48595 is a stand-alone bracket and would not be compatible with other brackets such as Mount Bracket # 18140. What you would want to use is bracket # 18140 along bracket # 18144. You can see how they work together in the video I've linked for you.
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• Will No Drill 7-Way Mount # 18140 Fit Curt Hitch of 2016 Lexus RX350 F-Sport
  Yes, the No-Drill mount # 18140 will fit the Curt # C13272 that you referenced. Basically you wrap the band clamp around the main hitch tube and then feed it into the opening of the clamp and then start screwing the head of clamp and it will start to tighten.
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• Bracket To Attach 7-Way To 2017 Mazda Cx-5 Curt Hitch
  We have quite a selection of mounting brackets. My favorite that will fit your Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver # C13315 is the Mounting Bracket for 7-Way # 18138. The hose clamp is used to secure this bracket to the trailer hitch. I have attached a link with some available brackets to this answer page.
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• Adapter to Connect Trailer 7-Way to 2019 Honda CR-V With 4-Way
  Since you don't plan on using other functions of the 7-way and only want to use the 4-way functions of the trailer wiring on your 2019 Honda CR-V all you have to do is add an adapter, the Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole # 37185. You can simply plug this into your 4-way and tie off the remaining wires as you will not be using those functions. The only thing I'm not certain about is where you will mount it as we aren't familiar with the factory hitches and I was unable to find an image of where...
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• Hitch and Wiring Bracket Compatibility on 2008 Honda Pilot
  Yes, the No-Drill Bracket # 18140 will work just fine on your round tube hitch as you install our # ETBC7 trailer brake controller installation kit. Just invert the 7-way so it is upside down. The kit includes everything you need to convert your factory 4-pole flat trailer connector to a 7-way type that includes 12V power and trailer brake signals. I linked an install video for a 2007 Pilot, which is in the same vehicle generation as your 2008, and also an article on trailer wiring that...
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• Wiring Harness Routing Option For 2012 Subaru Outback Wagon
  For your 2012 Subaru Outback Wagon I recommend the Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, part # 118467. This plugs easily and quickly into the existing wiring on your vehicle and requires no splicing into the car wiring. I have also attached an install video for this harness that shows how they run the wires through the spare tire compartment so that the harness can be attached to the trailer hitch at the rear of the Outback. To attach the harness to the hitch I recommend part # 18144,...
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• Recommended Air Helper Springs For 2003 Ford F-350
  The Tow Ready No-Drill Mount Bracket, part # 18140 is designed to install on a trailer hitch and provide a mounting base for a trailer connector. This is not included in the Firestone Ride-Rite Air Helper Springs, part # F2550. If you are looking for a trailer connector for the back of your F-350 I recommend the Draw-Tite Trailer Harness, part # 18252. The # F2550 is a confirmed fit for your F-350 truck. This system is designed to reduce the strain on your suspension when you are...
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• Which No-Drill Bracket to Install # 37185 on Class III Receiver for 2010 Ford F150
  You are correct, the Curt Class III receiver you mentioned, part # 13368 does not feature a mounting bracket welded to it. Over the years, we have found that the long bracket, part # C57202 works better with the thicker tubing used on a Class III hitch, while the short bracket you referred to works better on a Class I or II hitch. The long bracket will allow more clearance at the rear for the wiring to clear. The # 37185 includes the bracket that will allow the 7-way adapter to attach...
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• Do you Carry Hidden Hitch Mounting Bracket for a Round Tube Hitch
  We carry the same part, but the part number is a bit different. The 6 and 7-Way Trailer Connector Mounting Box for Round Tube Hitches is listed on our website as part # 18159.
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• Will Tow Ready No-Drill Mount Bracket Work on Draw-Tite Class III Hitch for 2007 Volvo XC90
  The Tow Ready No-Drill Bracket - Short # 18140 referenced in your question will provide an excellent solution for attaching a connector bracket and connector to the Draw-Tite Class III Hitch # 75152 you have installed on your Volvo XC90. This will give you a really nice connector bracket that doesn't require any drilling into the hitch. It is indeed compatible with this hitch and your vehicle. If you do happen to have a 7-Way, you may want to go with the Long version of the bracket,...
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• Can 4-Way Mounting Bracket # 18140 be Used with 4-Way Harness # 118269
  Yes, you can use the 4-way mounting bracket part # 18140 with the 4-way part # 118629 that you referenced but you'll also need the additional bracket part # 18144 and you'll be set.
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• Trailer Connector Mounting Bracket for a 2017 Nissan Rogue
  Yes, in order to mount the trailer connector on the outside of the vehicle you will want to use part # 18140 along with part # 18144 for 4-way or part # 18136 along with part # 18138 for 7-way trailer connector. This is a completely drill free option that will give you an easy to access trailer connector attached to the rear hitch. I have attached an install video of this bracket for you as well.
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• Recommendation For Bracket To Hold 4-Way Flat Connector For 2014 Volvo XC90
  I have some great bracket options for you and your 2014 Volvo XC90. If you you prefer a no-drill option, I recommend using the Short Bracket, Item # 18140, or the Long Bracket, Item # 18136. If you have no problem drilling, I recommend combining either the short bracket or the long bracket with the Mounting Bracket for 4-Pole Flat, Item # 18144, to create a solid mounting. I have attached some videos for you to checkout.
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• How to Mount a Trailer Connector to a Trailer Hitch Receiver
  Yes, we sure do! In order to mount your trailer connector on the rear of your vehicle, you will want to use part # 18140 along with part # 18144 for 4-way or part # 18136 along with part # 18138 for 7-way trailer connectors. I have attached a review video of the no-drill mounting bracket for you as well.
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• Compatibility Of The Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness Part # C56040
  The installation process for installing the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # C56040 will be the same on a Subaru Outback from 2010-2017. Therefore, yes, the installation video we have of this harness installed on a 2011 will be the same as the installation you will need to perform on your 2017 Subaru Outback Wagon. Yes, the No-Drill Mount Bracket part # 18140 will work well with the Adapter 4 Pole to 7 Pole and 4 Pole part # C57674 as...
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• Recommended No-Drill Mounting Brackets For 4-Way Connector On Round Trailer Hitch
  We have just what you are looking for. The mounting bracket I recommend is part # 18140. This uses a hose clamp that is placed around your trailer hitch so you do not have to do any drilling.
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• Which Brackets are Needed to Mount a 5-Way Flat Trailer Connector on a Vehicle
  It looks like you have purchased the mounting bracket for a 5-Way flat, # tr20046, when you got the wiring harness. The no-drill brackets, # C57202 or # 18140, will attach to the bracket that you recently purchased. You will not need any additional brackets. I have included a link to a video that, in part, shows the tr20046 bracket being installed.
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• Wiring Recommendations for 2020 Hyundai Palisade Limited
  For your 2020 Hyundai Palisade Limited edition you will need a wiring kit to transfer the light signals to your trailer, the pre-wiring provides a plug for the trailer wiring to hook up. I recommend T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package # 118784. It provides a 4 way flat trailer connector and hooks directly into the tow package plug on the underside of your Palisade. It is a 1 piece, or 1 end connector, however there are adapters that will allow you to have both a 7 and 4...
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch and Wiring for a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  The trailer hitch I recommend for a 2019 Jeep Grand Cherokee is the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver part # C13182 is because it offers a super easy bolt-on installation. In fact, it should only take you around 30 minutes from start to finish as all that is required is lifting it up into position and then tightening down the hardware. In order to control the trailer lights, you'll want to use the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part # C62VR which is plug and play. In order to mount...
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• Recommended Trailer Wiring Harness for a 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe Without Tow Package
  Yes, the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 118784 is a fit for all models of the 2019 Hyundai Santa Fe which includes the Sport and those with or without the towing package. The T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness offers plug and play installation as you can see in the attached video. In regards to mounting, you can use the safety chain loops as shown in the attached photo or you can use a more permanent solution with the Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat part # 18144 and the No-Drill Mount for Electrical...
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• Recommended Trailer Wiring For 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee Without Tow Package
  For your 2020 Jeep Grand Cherokee I recommend the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 118727. It's custom made for your Jeep and it gives you a 4 way flat trailer connector so you have all the lights to tow a trailer safely and legally. It gives you your tail light functions, turn signals, and brake lights. The wiring installs behind your tail lights and plugs inline between the factory connector and the light assembly. There is no cutting or splicing of the factory wires, however...
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• Recommended Equipment to Tow a Boat Trailer with a 2016 Ford Explorer Sport
  Yes, all of the aftermarket trailer hitches have receivers that sit just below the rear fascia on your 2016 Ford Explorer. For your application I recommend going with the etrailer.com Trailer Hitch Receiver # e98867 because it features a matte black finish that helps to hide any knicks you may get due to road debris when compared to the glossy finishes. All of the trailer hitches for your Explorer are rated as Class III. For wiring to activate the lights on your boat trailer I recommend...
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