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4 FlatItem # 18144
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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.
Video of Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat
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: 4.8 out of 5 stars (1267 Customer Reviews)
by: Doug F.10/09/2017
Purchased with a Draw-Tite hitch that has the bracket welded to the cross member. No sweat to install onto hitch. Remember to mount the bracket to the hitch before installing hitch. Also, the vertical tab with the slot must face the rear of the truck to accept the plug from the wiring harness. 440975
Product has worked fine this this past year.
Doug F - 10/09/2018by: Joe10/06/2018
Cheaper metal used. Should be a bit heavier and come with the NO Drill bracket. That way the buyer can decide up front which way to go. Without the No Drill bracket, this bracket will hang down and be visible where as the hitch isn't on my Santa Fe. $5 for this bracket is fine, but $15 for the other bracket is a bit much. 572222
by: Manuel10/08/2018
As basic as this part is, it's just as crappy. Didnt even bother trying to install it. Sony waste your money. I was going for a perfect nice secured fir for the connector, this wouldn't provide that. 572617
by: Burke10/18/2018
The nuts and bolts it comes with our little cheap but for the money the bracket Is worth it. 575387
by: Ronald10/01/2018
This product is a good solution for mounting the light plug. I did break two bits trying to drill the bumper of my ‘03 Toyota Tacoma, which made me wish I’d considered ordering the no-drill model. The mount screwed down tight and accepted the plug as described. 570549
by: Timothy10/03/2018
I purchased this because I live in the snow belt and did not want the wire dangling under the vehicle. Works perfect and bolted on like it was supposed to 571220
by: Stephen10/13/2018
Made for a clean install of the wiring harness I was adding to my wife’s car. 574277
by: James09/24/2018
Sorry to say, I "leaped before I looked" and the '11 Outback has a large plastic shield that covers most of the hitch. I'm going to keep the bracket and see if I can find a way or place to mount it; I like the whole idea of it, and if I can find a way , I'll let you know. Jim 568487
by: Jack10/16/2018
Great product holding up well thanks for the sale 574875
by: Tim09/20/2018
As per the norm, etrailer.com is awesome, period! Their professionalism is unprecedented, their customer support is perfect, their shipping amazingly quick and the products, amazing! I can't say enough about them and their organization. Amazing, period! 566989
by: Ralph10/06/2018
Quality construction and finish and installed easily. What more could you ask? 572639
by: William10/02/2018
going to give this 5 stars , because it nice and easy to install. but i went with the bigger plug 571085
by: OC09/28/2017
really easy to install! the video e trailer has for this was a huge help. great product, looks like it will hold up well. 437754
Thanks for checking in. The trailer hitch was great and held up fantastic. Only got to use it about 4 times, but it worked perfectly. The wiring harness matched perfectly and was a breeze to install. The SUV I mounted it on didnt have enough towing capacity for my new boat, so I ended up trading it in for a newer one that had a factory hitch pre-wired setup. So the hitch receiver and wiring stayed with the SUV upon trade in. I held on to the ball mounts and the other bars and have used them a bunch for towing and launching and they are working great.
OC - 09/28/2018by: J. Johnson09/21/2018
May seem like a minor thing but made all the difference in the final clean look of the wiring install. No dangling plug that you have to search for every time you hook up. Worth every penny! 567382
by: Arthur10/19/2018
Quick delivery, works well 575682
by: Thomas09/25/2018
Works well. The screws seem a little lightweight so I drilled and tapped for a couple of 10-24 machine screws instead. 568845
by: Steven09/30/2018
Products were exactly what I wanted and yes, they are still great a year later. 570651
by: fred 609/24/2017
this is half of the bracket, the other part is back ordered. I'll make the other part, but this looks good. 436049
Wow, a follow up after a year! I honestly only used it once so far. But it was an 800 mile tow. All went well, good value, good quality piece
fred 6 - 09/24/2018by: Tyler10/19/2018
Super easy install 575628
by: Jonathan09/21/2018
Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat is a sturdy made product, and was easy to install, and works very well, as advertised! 567347
by: HW09/04/2018
Great package with the hitch, the wiring harness and the mounting tab for the wiring. Make sure that when you reach up in the rear passenger fender that you get the plug pushed in completely . I held the plugs together with my left hand and used a long thin pry bar with my right to reach up in and push it until it clicked into place. I will be buying all my stuff from etrailer.com going forward. 561621
by: Alan09/24/2018
the bracket screwed right in without predrilling holes and the plug fits perfectly 568383
by: EN09/24/2018
Easy to install, fit perfectly on the accessory tab on on my Draw-Tite hitch. 568290
by: Michael09/25/2018
It's just what I needed to secure the 4 pole wiring. Easy to install 568556
by: James09/14/2018
easy to install and works perfectly to keep the wires from flopping around. Glad I ordered it. 564999
by: Deann09/11/2018
I have not opened the package because we no longer need the part. It arrived so late we used a different product. 563989
by: Victor10/13/2018
Thank you!! 574245
by: Joseph09/21/2018
Easy to install and performed as requir ed. 567515
by: Joseph09/21/2018
Easy to install and performed as requir ed. 567514
by: Phillip09/10/2018
Perfect fit and easily installed. Flat wire trailer plug fit snugly and is secure. 563631
by: David09/26/2018
Great mounting bracket 569144
by: Troy S.08/28/2017
Bolted right on to the Draw Tite hitch and makes everything nice and professional looking. I bolted it on top of the mounting plate and nothing shows under the facia door. 426112
Still very satisfied.
Troy S - 08/28/2018by: Adrian09/20/2018
great stuff thanks etrailer 567252
by: D jones11/29/2017
It is always a pleasure doing a project that I source through etrailer.com. I bought the draw-tire hitch, wiring harness, and a couple of other things I needed for the install. Everything ordered was packed in a single shipment. It arrived earlier than expected and undamaged thanks to the care they take in packing the items. It all went into the car as described in their videos. I love the videos they produce and post to their site. They are such a help in both shopping and execution of the project. Thanks guys! Here’s a pic of the completed installation. 456191
by: DavidPaul04/29/2015
Over the past few weeks, I have purchased a Class III Hitch, Wire harness and 4-Pole Mounting Bracket from etrailer.com. I installed these on a 2015 Tiguan SEL. This project went very smoothly with no smashed fingers, no blood and no tears. Just total satisfaction with job well done. My little Tig is about to become a very happy Hauler. He will soon unite with his trusty Utility Trailer. Actually, it was a very rewarding project as it went sooooooo smoothly, I almost thought something was wrong. The prompt service and thorough follow up from etrailer.com is fantastic. I have done business with them before and will do so again. 188742
by: Gregory09/03/2018
Works just fine. Make sure to sand off a little area for better contact. 561080
by: James08/25/2018
Excellent product. Makes cable look like it was installed by a professional. Mounts right to hitch assembly. Very satisfied. 558047
by: Ken08/21/2018
Good idea, but doesn't hold plug tight. You still need two hands to plug in the trailer end of the wiring otherwise you push the plug right through the bracket. 556179
by: Marshall09/01/2018
Took a while to get it but works good after I got it mounted. 560756
by: Sandra09/05/2018
very pleased, good stuff. thank you way ne.. 561708
by: Bruce08/22/2018
easy to mount and after a year on my car and 40,000 miles it shows no sign of rust and still holds the connector tightly 556587
by: Elwood08/14/2018
All the items including the hitch and wiring for the trailer worked great. The instructional videos were very helpful. Everything worked the first time and all the needed material was there. Thank you. 553731
by: Kevin08/12/2018
Cheap solution. Better than letting the plug wire dangle. My hitch already had a bracket to mount this, but had I know this would have worked with other brands and different mounting techniques would have been a plus. 552885
by: Mike in NC06/23/2014
Great product, although there is another part that can be purchased to help mount this on your vehicle. Its states the part in the instructions, but i did not see the part listing when i bought this. 137250
Great, used all the time
Mike i - 06/23/2015by: Robert w07/08/2018
Easy installation! Works great! 539169
by: David09/06/2018
Great bracket ... no problems 562225
by: Rp07/11/2017
The curt hitch products I ordered were excellent and a very good value. Install easy but, with my vehicle the muffler had to be lowered and two holes in the frame enlarged to fit the bolts. The wiring harness was another brand and was easy to install. I routes the 4 wat flat connector to the purchased bracket and mounted directly into the rear frame The receiver Pin & lock seem to be good quality and the lock attaches quickly and easily Note - The packaging could have been much better. Other than the curt hitch which was in its own box some items were loose in the box. Two opened items and nothing was packed tight inside the box. Example- the keys and lock cover were missing from the pkg and I found them in the packing material. 404828
by: Craig C.07/07/2014
It provided a good universal adapator that you can mount almost on any flat surface and still reach it. I ended up not putting it on the hitch, so it wasn't shown and would accumulate more dirt, and ended up installing it just above the hitch on metal flange that needed just two holes drilled and it was completed. 139793
The hitch and wiring harness are working well.
Craig C - 07/09/2015by: Mark09/12/2018
Thanks again Mark 564353
by: Sandie10/23/2015
This product is EXACTLY what was needed. A draw-tite hitch had been installed, but the actual vehicle wiring plug was left hanging. 1. The bracket holes match with the Draw-tight plate. 2. Easy application; slide the 4-pole fitting through the slot. Check it is snug. 3. Put the bracket in place, apply the 2 screws and tighten. You're done, a neat professional application. 230654
The product is holding up well. The cap still seal tightly. Still a 5-star.
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