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4 Flat, 5 Flat, 4 Round, 5 RoundItem # 18140
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The hose clamp is used to secure this bracket to the trailer hitch. This bracket provides a sturdy place to attach the connector specific mounting bracket (not included). This short bracket is designed for use with 4- and 5-way connectors.
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The picture above illustrates a typical application of a no-drill mounting bracket and trailer connector bracket.
Video of No-Drill Mount Bracket, Short
Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today we are going to be installing the universal 4-Flat connector part number 18144 in conjunction with our universal short bracket part 18140. With our wire already routed outside of the vehicle we'll go ahead and install the 4-flat mounting bracket on the universal mounting bracket. We'll use the supplied hardware to secure it. With our two screws tightened down, take the worm clamp and secure directly to the hitch. Now we've got that tightened down, I'll go ahead and take a pair of tin snips and cut off the excess from the clamp. With the clamp secure we'll go ahead and route the 4 pole through the 4-Flat mounting bracket and input the cap on the end of our 4 pole.
And there you have it with the installation of tow ready 4-flat connector part number 18144 along with our tow ready universal short bracket part number 18140.
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (331 Customer Reviews)
The hose clamp is used to secure this bracket to the trailer hitch. This bracket provides a sturdy place to attach the connector specific mounting bracket (not included). This short bracket is designed for use with 4- and 5-way connectors.by: Adam07/23/2012
After reading other reviews and watching the simple how-to video on e-trailer this product (118449) was extremely easy to install and works as expected. I would recommend this to anyone looking to install their own harness on the 2012 Highlander. The only thing that I would like to see added is another thin plug/receptacle that can fit through a splice in the rubber grommets at the rear of the vehicle (so the 4-pole connector can be mounted permanently outside the vehicle). The existing 4 pin connectors on both ends are too large to feed through the vehicle body grommets. Instead I spliced the wires, ran them through the grommet, and re-soldered and heat shrank the wires for a solid connection. I intentionally spliced the wires closer to the plug internal to the vehicle to avoid problems with dust, grime, and corrosion. To mount the 4-pole connector outside the vehicle I paired this product with 18144 and 18140, at the suggestion of customer service at e-trailer. (Customer service was wonderful!) This worked splendidly. I'm very happy with the end result, and considering my total cost was about 1/3 to 1/2 the price of a factory installed version I don't think there's a better option. Incidentally, I have a Curt hitch which has round bars underneath. This posed no problems for the no-drill mount. It seems to secure tight enough to remove all play from the mounting bracket (18140). All in all I'm very happy with customer service and all three products I used for this project. 48966
by: Mark03/03/2018
The product itself appeared to be good but on my 2018 Mazda CX 5, the trailer hitch is mounted very high and the wide part is on the back side, not the top, so when part #18144 is attached, it does not point out the back of the car. It would have been up behind the bumper with the connector pointing down. I did not need the hidden look and it would have been a pain to connect each time. I could not use Part #18140 with my vehicle. The pictures I included show how high the trailer hitch bar is up under the car and where I ended up attaching the #18144(118144 on box) to the metal bumper bracket. Image without bracket shows back of car at top of picture. 480767
by: Chuck G05/25/2017
Delivery was amazing. Ordered on Monday and had the products on Wednesday. I am 71 and a retired desk jockey but was able to install the hitch and wiring harness on my 2016 Explorer in less than 3 hours including my coffee breaks. I used a small hydraulic jack to lower my exhaust onto a car support and then used the same hydraulic jack to lift my hitch while I bolted it up. The install would have gone faster with 2 people but there were no problems doing the installation by myself other than using more time. My only suggestion would be for you to offer a completed package for the hitch and wiring harness installation. I searched your reviews and was able to get everything I needed including the extra long zip ties but after the installation was complete I realized that I forgot to order the tester. But everything worked great when I hooked the trailer up. Great product, great price, great delivery and easy installation. Why pay UHaul $400 plus or Ford $600 plus for the same parts and installation ? You can do it ! 384900
by: Zachary G.01/15/2016
This product was perfect and the video for putting it together with the hopkins wiring plug worked perfectly! I simply bought this product to take place of my old one. 235562
Absolutely love the product!! Is holding up amazingly!!!!
Zachary G - 03/12/2017by: Dan B.04/05/2017
Product went together well and provides a sturdy mount for the 7way connector. Only issue I have is I don't really like how far down in hangs below the hitch. I go off-road on occasion and I am worried it might snag on a rock and get torn off. It would be great if the hitch itself had a 7way mount incorporated in the design that sits level with the receiver. 363381
by: Dean L.08/04/2017
Bought this along with the hitch C13143, wiring harness 56083 and bracket 18144. While the hitch and wiring harness went on as described, and I have nothing but praise for the product and service (and YouTube videos), these two brackets were not made for my Lexus. The hitch is too far back and up for these to work as advertised. However, I figured out if I cut the cover a bit more, I could mount these right behind the side hole in the hitch, and they are accessible but also out of the way, and out of sight. Needed a bigger clamp, but lucky I had one in my workbench. Check out the picture for how it looks. Make sure your trailer wires are long enough to reach to it. Don't cover the hole for your locking mechanism! 415087
by: Greg07/03/2014
This bracket 11840 worked out perfectly to attach the replacement 7 way trailer connector 118243 to my 2000 Ford F250 7.3 Super Duty. Without this bracket, the 118243 connector would not mount correctly to my truck. It would not clear the bottom of my bumper in the original mounting position on the bumper. I also bought the Pollak7 plus 4 way connector because I have multiple trailers with different connectors. This product is HM40975 and I highly recommend that it be purchased with the other two products. The guys at eTrailer really know their products and are so helpful. They know what exceptional customer service is all about. Also, I love all of their online videos and information on the website that allows you to make informed decisions. Their prices are very competitive too. With free shipping over $99, they can't be beat.. For those reasons, I will not buy trailer gear anywhere else. 138978
by: gabe m07/18/2015
easy to install although it's really made for a square tube hitch. I slid it over a part of the safety chain bracket so it had a square surface to keep it level. Maybe you can see it in the pictures. The clamp is very long so I had to use zip-ties to tuck about 4" of the excess end around the hitch frame. No big deal though. Good product, but I wish they made one for the round tube hitches. 212725
by: Jason C08/29/2016
Bolted right up. The only trick to this installation is to support the exhaust pipe just passed the muffler with a ratchet strap. Lubricate the exhaust pipe hangers. I used regular sae 30 motor oil. I think there is 4 or 5 of them. Use a screwdriver or small crowbar to pop them off. The tailpipe will drop down enough to gain access to the threaded holes in the bumper. It helps to have an extra set of hands but you could do it yourself with a jack. It bolted right up. I also got the wiring harness and it was a snap. I trimmed the driver side splash guard to fit around the hitch and it looks fantastic. Also, I got the part to attach the flat 4-pin connector. Works great. I used it the next morning and everything worked like a champ. Thanks! 290239
by: Judy and Bob K.04/25/2016
Sorry to be so late in sending you photos. To get the plug more forward, we used the brackets we bought from you. At the same time, we rewired the 7-pole receptacle and place a boot from a shock over the wire and receptacle to keep everything more water tight. Works very well. Thanks again for your prompt service in getting the brackets to us. 246889
by: Luke J.03/26/2017
This was installed on a round tube hitch for a 2015 Honda Odyssey. Everything installed easily and the clamp was simple to use. I would think this bracket would sit nicer on a square tube simply due to the flatter surface, so if you install with a round tube, just be sure to keep it level as you tighten up on the clamp. 358782
by: Bob03/26/2016
Installed on a Curt trailer hitch part # 13408 for a 2004 Jeep wrangler. Mounted the 4 pin flat mounting bracket (part # 18144) to it. Makes it so you do not have to drill mounting bracket into hitch or bumper. Holds very tight in hitch! Installation was simple, fast, and clean. Highly recommended. 241864
by: Chas.04/23/2013
Sturdy, easy to install. Also shipped very quickly and arrived in great shape. 77430
It is still working well. Good product.
Chas. - 05/16/2014by: Eric J02/05/2017
This clamp was installed on my 2013 Toyota Sienna. It was a little small and a little difficult to put onto the van along with the 7 pole RV trailer connector. But with a little bending and cursing I was able to get it to work. eTrailer has a bigger mounting bracket for this, but they were out at the time of my order. eTrailer rep called me to inform me as such and recommended that I use this clamp. Asked if it would work on 2013 Toyota Sienna and they stated it would. Well it did, just not as easily as the video showed. Note that the video recommended the bigger clamp. Overall good product. 338807
by: Gh0st!01/09/2014
Good bracket to hold your 4 pin wire harness, no more dangle wire and looks clean. 112372
Still work great!
Gh0st! - 01/23/2015by: John E09/03/2016
Exactly what I was seeking to secure my 4-plug device to a tow-bar & tidy-up the excess wiring under my hitch. My wife shook her head in disbelief when I told her the installation would be quick & easy (it never is, right)? Well it was! Had this little baby installed in about 30 minutes. Finally, my self-installed electrical system for towing is complete & looks professionally done. 290925
by: Michael03/26/2018
Easy to install and makes the install look professional. No dangling wires. Everything looks like it was installed from the factory. I definitely recommend this. 489209
by: David Tosch08/27/2013
looks good 97142
Working great. No problems at all.
David T - 08/27/2014by: Jim C11/11/2016
This is my third purchase from etrailer and they have all been positive experiences. The wiring bracket fits very snugly on my hitch and was easy to install. I already had the "L" shaped bracket for the four pin plug and the predrilled holes lined up with no issues. My only comment would be that the description for this product should make it more clear that you need the separate piece for a complete wiring setup. When I was reading the description it wasn't entirely clear. All in all, this was exactly what I wanted though. 315825
by: Robert J.04/23/2018
This mounting bracket works great! I used it on my Draw-Tite hitch which already had a plate welded onto it for a mounting bracket. The holes lined up perfectly and I used the two locking screws to hold it in place. The 4-pole harness fits into the slot perfectly and it holds the harness securely in place. Great product! 499855
by: Manny K.10/08/2014
The short, no-drill mounting bracket was exactly what I needed to mount my 7-pin trailer connecter. I didn't want it to protrude beyond the bumper, and it mounted level with the 2" box. I also wanted it to sit farther under the truck, so it was generally out of the way. This installation was done on a 2006 Tacoma 2x4 with a Draw-Tite tow hitch, model 75236. I would recommend using some flex pipe to keep all the wires secure and covered. You can buy that at Home Depot in the electrical aisle for $3 or so. 155257
by: JonHof06/24/2017
Bought replacement truck in MOORE, OK and ordered hitch and accessories via iPhone in route back to Chicago. Order was there one day after returning and installed the following weekend. Hitch fit and looks like the OEM option and helpful video made the install a snap... did it in my driveway. Good price, fast shipping and wide selection makes etrailer a great value. p.s. I ordered the etrack system for the interior and made cargo containment a pleasure to deal with! 400927
by: Neil B01/02/2017
Pros: ease of installation Cons: clamp feels cheap, but mounts securely 329476
by: Greg P.10/03/2014
This mount worked great! Installed in minutes. I paired it with the mounting bracket 4 pole flat (18144) that you can also purchase. They both make the 4 pin connector look professional and keep the wires from dangling down from trailer hitch. Excellent product! 154302
by: John G01/26/2018
This is a slick item, meaning I like it a lot. This provides a mounting bracket to attach you wiring plug so you have to buy another piece that matches they type plug you have. Mine was a flat 4-wire plug. This bracket attaches easily and since it is black in color like the hitch, it looks like it is made to be there, a very finished look. Even the screw clamp is black. It is sturdy and should provide years of trouble free service. Good stuff! 470278
by: dave h02/21/2014
Product installed in a few minutes. Metal clamp is very strong/tight and the 4-pole bracket hole fits very tight with my plug. I wished I would have watched the 2011 Outback install video before installing my wiring. It took me a long time to get the wiring to the hitch, but after watching your video, I see there was a much easier way to go (under the spare tire)! No pics to post, but my install looks exactly like that shown in the video. 117130
by: Phil C.04/10/2017
The wiring harness was a perfect fit to the factory trailer connector on my 2002 Lexus RX 300. The universal brackets for the plug allowed me to securely mount the plug on my round tube [vendor] hitch. I found the factory plug in the exact location shown in the video. Although installing these items is not rocket science, the videos relating to them saved the time that could have been spent figuring it out. All in all a 15 minute job. 366923
by: Marcin R.07/07/2016
Look's good . Cool bracket! 269148
by: Andrew M.08/19/2013
This was the easiest purchase by far. Prior to purchase, I viewed the informative installation videos of the wiring package and bracket mount. The product came in just a few days, and as ordered. Installation was easy and I took a few tips for other reviews regarding placing the electronics in the body and away for the environmental elements. I would highly recommend Etrailer for all your towing or hitch needs. 95790
by: Jim B11/15/2012
The instructions for attaching the wiring harness and mounting bracket are woefully inadequate. No mention is made of where to attach the mounting bracket and, once you figure out where to put it, you are left with the surprise that more of the facia needs to be cut out and there is no guidance as to how to enlarge the cut-out. If the instructions had been better, this product would have rated an "excellent". 59461
by: Royce B.08/12/2016
I have not yet installed the product because the supplied clamp was useless as reported by many other customers. The clamp could not be opened or closed from the delivered position. It has been difficult to find a replacement clamp because the ones I have found do not have the holes throughout the total length of the clamp. The bracket itself appears to be good and, when installed, will be all right. 283103
by: Forrest E10/29/2017
I mounted this unit on the frame of the trailer hitch. It fit very well. It took about five minutes. It is package showing being mounted on a square tube hitch, mine is a round tube. I rolled it over so the bend faces up. It mounted easily and is nice and snug. My plan is to keep this vehicle for at least the next five years and foresee towing the trailer to other stores fairly regularly. 447273
by: nabrno07/19/2016
Paired this with item ETBC7. Unfortunately, it was too short for my application but that is not a problem with the item itself. I easily lengthened it using some small bolts. Quality appears decent however the paint chipped off of the hose clamp first time through the wash. Not a big deal though unless you REALLY want the clamp to stay black. If in doubt, I would get the longer one. 273507
by: Stanley05/09/2016
I believe it only took about 2 minutes to install this bracket because of the new style hose clamp. Once the bracket was in place the flat plug just snapped into place like advertised. The trailer hitch and wiring fit together without any problems and it looked like our car came from the factory with the hitch. I would recommend this hitch, wiring & accessories to my friends. 249347
by: Mike L01/07/2012
Attached to the hitch tube. You need an additional bracket for your type of connector (18144 for 4-way flat). It's so nice I am getting another for my other car. 29280
by: Mike P.07/08/2014
No need to buy this part like I did. It will not mount on a round tube hitch frame that I have. Use zip ties and you will have a spool of extra wire near the center rear of the hitch. When not using the trailer, just tuck the 4-pin wire connector inside the spool of wire to keep last bit of wire with the connector from flopping around in mid-air. 140115
by: Ken K.09/02/2017
The Draw - Tite Trailer Hitch, Curt T-Connector Wiring Harness & Mounting Bracket fit my brand new 2017 Toyota Tacoma perfectly. It was easy to install. Works great, and should last me for as long as I own this truck. Janice at etrailer.com was very helpful, polite, professional and provided me with superb customer service. Thank you very much! 428971
by: Gregg B.03/22/2017
I researched and purchased a trailer hitch and wiring adapter for my new GMC truck on etrailer.com. The website was easy to navigate, had all the information needed to identify the parts I needed, and the transaction was very smooth. The parts just arrived a few days ago, and everything was exactly as I had expected. Great job etrailer!! 360205
by: Quinn H.05/25/2015
I made the mistake of ordering the short bracket for my 2011 Sienna. If you have installed a Curt hitch I recommend the long bracket if you're installing a 7-pole trailer connector as well. The body of the 7-pole was impeding on my hitch making installation impossible. I've ordered the longer bracket and should have no issue with install now. 196710
by: Vince09/16/2016
I didn't end up using this product. I tried installing it on a round trailer hitch, so it was susceptible to rotating down so I ended up drilling the 4 flat bracket directly into the hitch instead. One thing for customers to pay attention to when ordering as this seems to be a good solution for a square tube hitch, not a round tube hitch. 295364
by: Shawn J06/17/2015
This a very useful product. It would've been to have about another 1/2 inch in length but it was able to handle the job. 204129
by: Ryan10/23/2017
Used to make my 4 flat wiring have a very professional install. Very happy and super easy to install. Recommend 100% 445367
by: Bill11/13/2016
Worked great, I used it with the 4 pole flat #18144. I would tighten clamp with a screw driver, not a drill. Would be easy to over tighten if not careful with power tool. Shipping was fast. The how to videos are great. It helps you determine if you want to do it yourself. Their list of products is excellent. 316210
by: Charles C05/19/2014
First time I have used etrailer.com. They are GREAT! The install video was most helpful. Parts came in the mail fast, and install was very simple thanks to the video. Dealership wanted $150 for the install and I was able to do it for $53 and an hour of my time. Will use these guys again. 131342
by: BH12/17/2012
Easy to install in a 2012 Highlander Limited with Curt Hitch 13534 Buy the universal brackets (18140/18144) to make a professional look. Easy to install, but the bracket is angled on the Curt hitch due to the assumption that it is on a square hitch facing straight back. Still looks great. 61644
by: Marcus N09/07/2013
The product was exactly as described and shown in the video. Worked very well with the 4-pole flat mounting bracket. On my last installation I kept the wiring in the vehicle until needed. That would not have been convenient this time - this bracket made for a neat and clean installation. 98768
by: Eddie12/21/2017
The tow bar, hitch, and plug assembly was the exact fit and even better quality than I had expected. The price was right and I received it all in only 2 days...! I highly recommend etrailer.com. They have everything you need in one place, excellent customer service, and quick delivery! 461930
by: Reggie M.03/24/2015
Wife wanted the plug not to show and this product works perfect. Super fast shipping 180562
by: Charles07/17/2018
I gave the product 5 stars as it looks and feels like it's good quality but I had to return it because it didn't fit for my particular situation. I have a 2017 Honda Pilot and the hitch receiver mounts up under the bumper and this piece is too short to extend down below the bumper. 542736
by: Rick 53011/23/2016
Completely useless product. The strap was not long enough to do what it says it will do, the clamp is not good, it was of no value, I could not even use it. I drilled and mounted the 7 wire plug in a normal fashion. I would like a call tag and refund for this useless mount. 319127
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