Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat
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Mounting bracket for 4-way flat connectors secures your trailer wiring up and out of the way. Includes required mounting hardware.
Features:
- Mounting bracket for 4-way flat connectors secures your trailer wiring up and out of the way
- Includes 2 self-tapping screws, 2 bolts, and 2 nuts for multiple installation options
- Self tapping screws attach the bracket directly to the bottom of your plastic bumper
- Nuts and bolts attach the bracket directly to the frame of your vehicle or to a metal bumper
- Works with Curt, Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Tow Ready and Valley 4 pole flat trailer connectors
- Will not work with Hopkins, Wesbar, TAP or Plug-N-Tow brand connectors
Specs:
- Overall dimensions: 2-1/4" wide x 1-3/4" tall x 1-1/4" deep
- Diameter of mounting hole: 1-5/16"
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.
118144 Tow Ready Mounting Bracket for 4 Pole Flat Connector
Item # 18144
Customer Satisfaction Score:
98% were satisfied with this product
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Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat - 18144
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (4531 Customer Reviews)
Mounting bracket for 4-way flat connectors secures your trailer wiring up and out of the way. Includes required mounting hardware.by: David08/22/2022
Mounts on bumper with screws. Flimsy, thin, not solid. Thin metal so connector pops out of bracket when connecting to trailer or putting harness cap back on. Better than just leaving wiring harness hanging, but not by much.
by: Jeff08/28/2022
I highly recommend this product. The wiring harness locks into the bracket, and it provides solid stability.
by: Jason08/14/2022
This is a must-have with a Draw-Tite hitch if you want to run your harness outside the vehicle! It already has a mounting bracket and this bracket bolts right on! The 4 pin plug on the harness slides in from the rear and fits securely. There are some rubber ribs on the plug that hold it in place pretty well. With the rubber cover on the plug, it can't go anywhere!
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by: Tom W12/14/2021
One year follow-up: The product works as advertised. No problems at all over the last year. Installation was simple and straight forward. One comment only about the optional mounting bracket for the 4-pin connector: get/use better self tapping screws before you attempt to mount the bracket. Even though I pre-drilled the supplied self-tapping screws are very soft and snapped off. I then relocated the bracket and used my own (hardened) self-tapping screws. Overall I'm very happy with the product.
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Still working perfectly after 2 years.
Tom W - 12/19/2022by: Kenneth08/12/2022
Everything arrived in good condition,watched video,installed in less than 1 hr.hitch& harness fit perfect with no problems ,will use with carrier to haul mobility scooter & pull trailer
by: Robert04/23/2022
Works great, I bought this thinking it would attach to the hitch I purchased but the hitch didn't have a spot to screw this into. I made it work by slipping straps through it and tightening around hitch. Worked perfectly
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You can also use the mounting brackets that strap to the hitch along with this bracket. They are part # 18140
No-Drill Mount for Electrical Mounting Bracket - Short
$24.16 that is shorter and part # C57202
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$17.94 which is longer.
-- No-Drill Mount for Electrical Mounting Bracket - Short
$24.16 that is shorter and part # C57202
Curt No-Drill Bracket for 6-Way or 7-Way Round Trailer Connector Mounting Bracket - Long
$17.94 which is longer.
Jenny N - 04/28/2022by: GuyC03/06/2022
The mounting bracket 4-pole flat gets the job done. It's a little smaller than what I had pictured in my mind, but that's probably a good thing. It can be a little tough getting the harness plug set into position, but once in place I think it will do a good job of keeping it there. It makes for a nice clean look for your wiring harness. Definitely worth the cost!
by: Justin E08/17/2022
Solid enough, seems to only be able to slide through one way. I put it in the other way for a cleaner look but now it doesn't hold as well. I had to put a small bead of silicone to hold it in place.
by: Darrell06/18/2022
I have used this mount bracket #18144 on three different vehicles.Wouldn’t do a plug in without it so many ways to mount It. Great product. 2016 Ford Explorer
by: Robert12/29/2022
Ordering from etrailer was easy and fast. I received my order very quickly. It's very well made and the cost was the best of all the hitch manufacturers. I highly recommend this company and will use them again. Quality is outstanding and service was first class.
by: Ronald07/06/2021
Works as advertised. No surprises, easy install.
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Works well. A bit tight fitting to frame but that was caused by a heavy application of undercoating which has to be thinned to allow fitting. Would highly recommend.
Ronald - 10/03/2022by: Jorge04/11/2022
Works perfect, no more wires hanging down and possibly getting damaged by the pavement. Easy install and tight fitting. Didn't require additional hardware of any kind.
by: Gregg 01/07/2023
This was fine. 4 stars only because I thought there might be a little better way to secure the plug into the bracket other than friction. Time will tell if it's a problem or not, but so far so good.
by: Melvin11/26/2022
The wiring harness was easy to install by instructions, fit my vehicle precisely and works exactly as intended. Great purchase and good experience all around!
by: Keith09/29/2022
Your website made choosing the right hitch receiver combination and wiring harness easy. Installation on my 2017 Jeep Grand Cherokee was easy. Swapping out the wrong wiring harness for the right one (my fault) was easy. What more can I ask for! I plan to buy more stuff, nuff said!
by: Phillip 12/20/2022
Works as advertised. Wish it was offered as a kit instead of separately from the no-drill mounting bracket.
by: Bruce11/28/2022
Product worked well, finding the connector inside the Toyota was a bit of a challenge but with the help of your video, mission accomplished. Would suggest using red wire instead of black for a power lead. Vey happy with the harness.
by: David08/15/2022
Hitch was easy to install . It fit perfectly. Super fast shipping
by: Darren 10/14/2022
WHAT A GREAT ADDITION TO COMPLETE A PROFESSIONAL INSTALL. THE 4 POLE FLAT MOUNTING BRACKET LOOKS GREAT INSTALLED AND MAKES IT VERY EASY TO PLUG IN YOUR TRAILER WIRING HARNESS.
by: Richard 09/14/2022
Because I had ordered a trailer hitch from etrailer before it was easy to order another for my my other car. I ordered a new hitch for my 2013 dodge Durango along with the wiring harness for lights. Came 2 days earlier than promised. Took me about 35 minutes to install the hitch and wiring harness as well. Probably the easiest install I've had yet. Thanks for a great product.
by: Kevin10/19/2022
I don't have a real good place to munt this on my truck. I had to drill into the bottom of the bumper, which leaves it more exposed than I would like, but that's the fault of the truck not the bracket. It also took a lot of force to push the plug through the hole in the bracket. I don't think it will come loose.
by: Erica 09/29/2022
Perfect setting, but would have liked more security in the cabel. Some way of locking it to the mount. It rests in there and makes it easier than fishing it out each time. However, because the wiring moves when pluging up the trailer, my smaller hands are easier than my husbands.
by: Dale12/04/2022
Everything was easy to use. The only issue I had was the plate for the lag bolts wasn’t wide enough and the bolt was free spinning. I was able to use a pair of vise grips and open ended wrench to tighten it down. Other than that great prosuct.
by: Tom06/19/2022
Works as intended. Tight fit to the plug. Use lubricant to install.
by: Jason 10/25/2022
Very necessary bracket to secure your 4 pin. It comes with self tapping or standard screws with locking washers, or just sand paint away and weld it straight to the hitch. Either way, a must have.
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- Screw and Hole Sizes for Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat # 18144For the Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat # 18144 the silver self-tapping screws are 0.15 inches in diameter at the threads. Since they are self-tapping a hole is not required but if you wanted to first drill a pilot hole I would go with a 1/16 inch. The black screws are 3/16 and the nuts that go with them are the same. The holes in the bracket have a diameter of 0.2 inches. All measurements were taken using digital calipers.
view full answer... - How Does 4-Pole Mounting Bracket # 18144 Normally Attach to Rear Bumper of VehicleTo install the 4-way bracket part # 18144 that you referenced you'd need to use the included hardware to attach it to the bottom of the rear bumper. We don't have any pictures though that show it installed on a Commander like yours though. I did attach an install video that uses this bracket as well as an install picture too.
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view full answer... - Dimensions of the Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat # 18144I pulled a Tow Ready 4-Way Mounting Bracket part # 18144 from our warehouse to measure it and found that it measures 1-3/4 inches in height, 2-1/4 inches in width, and 1-1/4 inches in depth.
view full answer... - Harness Bracket Needed for 4-Way Trailer ConnectorI recommend taking a look at your wiring harness to determine what brand of harness is installed on your vehicle. If the wiring harness on your vehicle is manufactured by Draw-Tite, Hidden Hitch, Reese, Tow Ready or Valley, the Tow Ready Mounting Bracket, # 18144, will work for you. If your wiring harness was manufactured by a different company, please send me an email with that information and I will be happy to see if we have a bracket that will work for you.
view full answer... - 4-Way Mounting Bracket RecommendationAn option is to attach the bracket to the bottom of the bumper on your vehicle. For that you would want the part # 18144.
view full answer... - Dimensions of Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat # 18144The Mounting Bracket # 18144 measures 2-3/16 inches wide and 1-3/4 inches from bolt hole to bolt hole.
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- Mounting Location Recommendation for a Mounting Bracket # 18144 on a Honda PilotWe do not recommend you drill into the hitch to install the Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat # 18144. Typically you will install this bracket onto the bumper or rear fascia. Like you said, drilling into the hitch could potentially affect the structural integrity of the hitch. If you wanted to drill a pilot hole to use a starter hole to install the # 18144 you certainly could.
view full answer... - How Does the 4-Way Mounting Bracket Keep the Connector from Falling OutThe 4-Way connector just press fits into the bracket and keeps the connector secure. There are small ribs on the connector that help hold it in the bracket. The cap also goes around the connector to help secure the 4-way just in case it gets knocked out of the bracket.
view full answer... - Mounting Bracket for Curt 4-pole Flat ConnectorYes the Tow Ready Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat part # 18144 is a perfect fit for the Curt 4-way plug. We use this bracket routinely for this exact application.
view full answer... - Troubleshooting Parking Lights Not Working With 4-WayBased on what you are describing this is a ground connection issue. Typically when one function is not working correctly you have a loose/bad ground. Make sure your ground connection is secure on a clean, bare-metal surface. If this does not solve the problem then the other thing I would check is the connections from your installation. I'm not sure what wiring harness you have, but you could unplug the connections and plug them back in to make sure they are seated securely. I have attached...
view full answer... - Will 4-Way Mounting Bracket # 18144 Fit Pre-Drilled Holes on a 2012 Ford E-150 VanMounting Bracket # 18144 has mounting holes space 1-3/4 inches apart on center. If the holes on the bottom side of the bumper on your 2012 Ford E-150 van are spaced the same you can use this bracket directly. Otherwise an alternate bracket such as # 18140 will also be needed. I have linked a video that features both of these brackets for you.
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view full answer... - Attaching Trailer Connector Bracket to Draw-Tite Class III Hitch 75237 on a 2013 Toyota SiennaThe Draw-Tite Class III hitch, part # 75237 provides a mounting flange for a trailer connector bracket which is sold separately as part # 18144. The bracket would bolt directly to the flange that's already welded to the hitch using the included hardware, as you can see in the photo I've edited for you.
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view full answer... - Comparing Current Output of Tow Ready and Curt Wiring Harnesses for 2013 Dodge Journey with LEDsA vehicle that uses LED-type lighting for its own light functions will typically use smaller gauge wiring than a vehicle that was designed with standard incandescent lights which draw roughly 10 times as much power. This efficiency with LEDs makes the vehicle able to use less copper, which means both lower cost and lower weight. Not a bad thing. That lighter-gauge wiring also means that the trailer wiring harness you use will have to be a powered type, which draws the actual power for...
view full answer... - 4-Way Trailer Wiring Connector Recommendation for Draw Tite Trailer Hitch 75782The Draw Tite hitch part # 75782 that you referenced does have a trailer wiring mounting bracket built into it. For a trailer wiring bracket you then would want the part # 18144 which will bolt right to it and allow you mount a 4-way to it.
view full answer... - Trailer Wiring Bracket Recommendation for Trailer Hitch for 2003 Chevy AvalancheThe trailer hitches for your 2003 Chevy Avalanche like the Draw Tite part # 75725 that you referenced do not have a wiring bracket welded to them but you can use the # 18144 to mount a 4-way bracket to the lower edge of your rear bumper.
view full answer... - Recommended Trailer Wiring Harness for 2017 Ford Edge SELFor your 2017 Ford Edge SEL, the best 4-flat trailer wiring harness is from Tekonsha: - T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118669 The # 118669 harness is the best because we have found over time that Tekonsha makes the most reliable trailer wiring harnesses in the industry. This harness also has the highest amp ratings, which means it gives your Edge SEL the best prevention against any potential shorts. To mount it you can use Brophy Mounting Bracket for...
view full answer... - Recommended Trailer Wiring Harness for 2005 Mazda TributeFor your 2005 Mazda Tribute I recommend the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # 118426. This harness will plug into your Mazda Tribute's wiring harness, which is located behind the driver's-side and passenger's-side tail lights just like the Ford Escape video attached. Once you've plugged in the T-connector, run the hot lead up to your car battery. Connect the lead to the included fuse holder, and then connect the fuse holder to the positive terminal...
view full answer... - How to Combine Stop and Turn Signal Wires Together on a Tow VehicleYes, in order to combined the brake and turn signal wires together on a tow vehicle I recommend using the Upgraded Heavy Duty ModuLite Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 119190. In order to mount the trailer connector you can use part # 18144. I have attached the written instructions of the Upgraded Heavy Duty ModuLite Circuit Protected Vehicle Wiring Harness for you as well.
view full answer... - Will the 4-Pole Mounting Bracket Work with the Quadratec Wiring Harness 92015 8001The 4-Pole Mounting Bracket part # 18144 should allow you to secure the trailer connector on your Quadratec Plug-n-Play Tow Hitch Wiring Harness 92015 8001. However, we don't carry Quadratec wiring harnesses so I can't say we have tested them together. It looks like you might have to put a bit more pressure on the plug to insert it into the mounting bracket or trim some of the rubber but you should be able to make it work. If you don't have a tab on your trailer hitch for the bracket...
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- What is Metal Bracket that Mounts to Top of Cross Tube of Draw Tite Hitch # 75235The small metal plate that is on top of the hitch tube of the Draw Tite hitch part # 75235 that you referenced is a bracket for mounting a trailer wiring bracket like the part # 18144.
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- Trailer Wiring Recommendation for 2007 Chevy ColoradoFor a 4-way trailer wiring harness confirmed as a fit for your 2007 Chevy Colorado the Tekonsha Kit part # 118301 would be exactly what you are looking for. This is designed to tap into the factory wiring of your vehicle and give you a 4-way for trailer lighting. To keep the 4-way secure and safe I recommend the mounting bracket part # 18144.
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