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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 (1298 Customer Reviews)
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: Arthur10/19/2018
Quick delivery, works well 575682
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 - 10/09/2018 by: Jack10/16/2018
Great product holding up well thanks for the sale 574875
by: 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: Tyler10/19/2018
Super easy install 575628
by: Stephen10/13/2018
Made for a clean install of the wiring harness I was adding to my wife’s car. 574277
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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.
Sandie - 10/22/2016by: Bob03/26/2016
Installed along with a no drill mounting bracket part # 18140. Wiring harness used was the T-one wiring harness part # 118409. Holds 4 pin connector in very tight. Recommended! 241867
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: tenlbham10/25/2014
This was pretty easy to install using the self-tapping screws, although I did add some locking washers to help make sure it was extra secure. And the trailer wire plug seems to fit well in the opening. 157914
Its been a year and the bracket is still functioning well. The only complaint would be with the interface for the wiring harness, it is a bit loose and needs some epoxy to hold it tight.
tenlbham - 10/25/2015by: Rock06/20/2014
Works well. Last time I installed a wiring harness I just zip-tied it to the hitch receiver. This time I decided to be a little more professional and used this bracket. Glad I did. It makes for a neater installation. 136754
I continue to be very pleased with the products and service from etrailer.com.Thanks for checking.
Rock - 06/24/2015by: Ray G.05/29/2018
I purchased the Tekonsha 118605 T-One wiring harness but needed a mount for my 4-pole/pin connector. This product fit the bill. Though I opted not to use it as designed, I flattened it such that the opening would fit more appropriately with the existing opening in my trailer hitch (see photo). But other than that, the plug is mounted VERY snugly in place and I don't expect it to move during it's lifetime of use. 513480
by: BLG2706/11/2018
etrailer.com is my number one source for all my SUV and Trailer needs. They processed the order(s) "before I set my Tablet down" upon ordering! Then the amazing fast shipping to top it off. Product selection, pricing and the amazing ongoing follow-up on the delivery and my ensured overall satisfaction. A huge shoutout to "George J." And no LOL....I don't work for etrailer. Just a really great homegrown USA company that gets it done! etrailer rocks! 520395
by: Robert w07/08/2018
Easy installation! Works great! 539169
by: Ralph10/06/2018
Quality construction and finish and installed easily. What more could you ask? 572639
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! 419001
by: Victor10/13/2018
Thank you!! 574245
by: Anthony B.10/18/2014
This item is insufficient for mounting the 4 pin connector. There is nothing that fastens the 4 pin connector to this bracket. This is a problem when connecting the trailer lights to the vehicle where this bracket is mounted. There is nothing to “hold” the 4 pin flat vehicle connector, so when you go to connect the trailer 4 pin connector to the vehicle connector, the adapter pushes straight out of this mounting plate. If there was a mechanism to hold the 4 pin wire harness in place while applying force from the trailer connector, then this would work great. Since there is not, the 4 pin connector pushes out of this plate and just dangles. I would have been better off buying nothing and just having the wire dangle. 156739
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: 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. 48965
by: GM06/23/2017
What can I say but this was the easiest trailer hitch install I've ever done. OK, this was the third one (85 S-10 blazer, 96 Astro van, and this is the third). Our 03 Envoy (traded it in for the Equinox) and 02 2500HD (still have) both have factory hitches. It was delivered by UPS ground late afternoon and by 6:30 I had it installed. Jacked up the rear of the Equinox, placed two jack stands and followed the instructions. I will say Watch The Video for the install and it is that easy. I chose this hitch as it required no grinding or enlarging of the holes as the other hitch (Curt model). The video was spot on. I did apply some antisieze on the bolts as I always assume I will need to remove it at some future time. There was written instructions that I did look through but they matched the video. I did not use a strap to hold the exhaust as the video and the instructions showed. I used a bungy cord and adjusted it for a similar drop as a strap. I wanted to do this as I felt I may need to drop exhaust even more than the instructions as I installed this by myself. If you have an available friend it will make it easier to hold the hitch in place and start a nut on each side rather than using both hands and one leg. Working with etrailer was easy. This order was delayed by another item I had bundled together with it. The email communication from etrailer was appropriate and let me know what was going on. The delay was not a real issue as we special ordered this car and it took about 6 weeks to arrive. We keep our vehicles forever (still have the S-10 and the Astro) and I look forward to this hitch providing us years of trouble free service. I was quite impressed with the craftsmanship on this hitch, the welds were perfect. The entire hitch except where the receiver goes in is hidden behind the rear valence. Thank you etrailer! 400540
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 ! 384898
by: Ross08/15/2017
Adding the bracket adds a more professional look. Definitely would recommend. 420700
by: Steve P07/08/2013
There was no problem with the bracket, just a problem of deciding where to mount it. I mounted it to the bottom of the bumper at a bracket to the left of the hitch center. I used some 1" self drilling screws to attach it. I think this will work but if it is not strong enough I can mount a steel bracket to some metal and make a more solid mount. The wiring harness snapped into the bracket and I think will stay there under normal service. 88294
Bracket holds the wiring harness ok, however, when I plug my trailer plug into it I have to hold the back of the wiring harness so it does not push all the way through. This really just a minor problem
Steve P - 07/29/2014by: Bill W.08/02/2015
Took all but 5 minutes to install on the rear bumper and looks like a factory item. Came with all supplied hardware in the picture. 216234
All of the components listed work very well and have withstood weather and road debris with no problems.
Bill W - 08/15/2016by: TomB.06/24/2017
I installed the Draw-Tite 76128 Hitch, the 118741 wiring harness and the 18144 bracket to mount the wiring plug. You can route the plug through the hole that is provided for the factory hitch wiring (it will fit through, but it is tight) and use the bracket to clean up the install. It looks pretty sweet doing it this way. 400894
I am still very satisfied with the installation as well as the products. They were put to use about a month ago towing a trailer from Central Vermont to Southeast Ohio. That was about 800 miles and absolutely no trouble.
TomB. - 06/28/2018by: Rob11/09/2013
Good product, easy to install with a little patience. For a cleaner look, I went with the "drill" option and used the self-tapping screws. My Curt hitch for the 2007 Santa Fe has a nice flat surface on the hitch bar, easy to seat the bracket. Use a 1/8" high-strength bit and take your time making the holes. The self-tapping screws are a bit flimsy, but do the job. Mounted the bracket to the right of the hitch b/c there was lots of slack in the wiring harness. Wrapped the wiring in corrugated shield and zip-tied to the hitch for a snug fit. No more dangling wires. 106826
by: Ryan R.01/13/2012
This bracket definitely holds the end piece on the wiring very securely. It was almost difficult to push the wiring into this piece, but that is actually reassuring, because I know the wiring will not back itself out of this bracket. Installation was easy. I only had to drill another hole because they were too far apart for my application. The bracket is small enough that I was able to put it in a spot on the hitch so that it will not be hit by anything that traditionally messes up after-market wiring. 29657
by: Jon G.08/30/2016
I only gave this 4 stars because I've seen reviewers complain of having to order the second part separately. It does in fact show a chart on the back of this box what additional part number you need to order based on your application to make this a no drill option (it's an extension piece of metal that you screw this into then tie strap the joined pieces to whatever you wish). I could see how that would be annoying. I ordered this not intending to buy that extra piece so it worked just fine for my plan. I have a CURT hidden receiver on my truck, it has a 1/2" lip approximately 6" back from the receiver. I held the bracket up to it, marked two screw holes, drilled them out then put the black screws through attached the nuts and put my existing 4-pole connector through. It's metal on metal, secured and won't be held with a flimsy zip tie like the no-drill option. It ain't going nowhere and looks pretty good if I don't say so myself. 289302
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: Lenny10/06/2013
This product work great. 102774
by: Lonny05/07/2014
Last February I installed my hitch and the optional light. Upon recently becoming aware this mounting plate was available, I ordered and installed. I chose to install the mount backward from what is intended to recess the wiring connector back into the hitch area as much as possible, to protect during the harsh winter months. This also helped eliminate a protruding connection when the hitch light is installed. Very simple to install, looks and functions great. 129446
by: Jim M.07/11/2014
Product worked but not to easy to get the plug squeezed in there, think it could be redesigned to work a little easier. 140776
Its been working fine. Have traveled nearly 3000 miles with trailer.
Jim M - 07/12/2015by: Ron T08/02/2013
Easy to do. A squirt of WD40 and the harness slipped right in. A real tight fit .. and that's a good thing. 92961
After one year, I am still totally satisfied with my purchase.
Ron T - 01/31/2015 by: Bob C08/02/2017
Everything about my eTrailer experience has been absolutely first class, including the follow up emails, 2 of them. Due to a medical problem it's taken me over a year to complete the installation but that's on my end. I installed the hitch and wiring harness in May of 2016. I just now got to running the power wire up to the battery and finishing the job today, 8/2/17. Again, all due to issues on my end. The product, the personal assistance, and the videos made this job as easy as it could be for this 68 year old putting a hitch on a 2012 KIA Sedona by himself. Thanks to eTrailer for running a most excellent company in every regard. 417296
by: Trevor S05/07/2014
I ended up installing in the bumper. I was hesitant to do that because I knew it would be a little less sturdy than I like. But, in the end for the infrequent use it'll get I didn't think it would matter much. Plus the holes are small enough and not visible, so if I absolutely need to move it later it won't be a big deal. The one issue I ran into is before I got around to installing it, I was playing with it a bit. I "tested" out the fit for the 4-Pole connector. Fit was great, I just couldn't get it out once I shoved it through. Which is great to know...just meant that it was a little more difficult feeding the wiring through a couple of the tight spots I needed to. One thing is for sure, I won't need to worry about the connector falling out of this bracket. Would purchase again. 129406
by: Steven09/30/2018
Products were exactly what I wanted and yes, they are still great a year later. 570651
by: Steve O.10/29/2012
Mounted in seconds, looks good, stops hanging wires. Self tapping screws are just bright coated, and sure to rust. Wish stainless hardware was provided. 58258
I actually purchased two, one for each vehicle. I like the plug and the bracket, but the fasteners rusted badly over the last winter Pennsylvania salt. I would like to see stainless hardware on future mounting kits.
Steve O - 05/16/2014--
Rachael H - 5/27/2014by: 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! 290237
by: Dick D10/02/2015
Perfect fit 228938
The item that I purchased a year ago is as great today as the day I installed it. This is a great product.
Dick D - 10/01/2016by: 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: Allen D.12/10/2014
this worked great, goes with the wiring harness perfect. Did have to make two orders, as didnt know the bracket was a separate purchase from the harness. A suggestion;make a bold print next to harness that bracket is not included. Staff, videos, service all first rate. Thanks this will be my go to site for future purchases for me and my friends. 164069
Excellent
Allen D - 12/10/2015by: 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
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