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Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. Connector plugs directly into existing wiring - no cutting, splicing or tapping required. Converter is made using SMT to ensure superior performance.
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This custom-fit T-connector plugs into your vehicle's wiring harness, which is located in your rear cargo area. The specific location for your vehicle is indicated in the included instructions.
It is recommended that you use a small amount of grease on all electrical connections - the plug on your automobile and the 4-pole connector itself - to help prevent corrosion.
A tail light converter is built into this T-connector. Because most trailers run on a two-wire system - wherein the brake and turn signals are carried on one wire - the separate brake and turn signals from your vehicle's three-wire system need to be combined so they are compatible with the wiring system of the trailer. This converter combines the brake and turn signal functions of your automobile so that they run on one wire to properly activate your trailer's tail lights. Note: This will not affect how the tail lights on your vehicle operate.
Curt builds each tail light converter using surface-mount technology (SMT). This method of construction involves soldering electronic components directly to the surface of a printed circuit board. SMT eliminates the need for leads, which are used in older through-hole technology. The result is a circuit board that is smaller yet provides more routing area and that offers superior performance, reliability and durability.
Circuit boards constructed using SMT have been shown to perform better under rough conditions with excessive vibration than those made using the through-hole method. And where would vibration be more likely to occur than in towing applications? Curt converters also produce less heat, leading to increased durability and longer life. In addition, lower levels of resistance ensure better performance, especially for parts that operate at higher frequencies.
Each Curt circuit board is made using high-quality components that are pieced together in the most technologically savvy fashion, leading to greater predictability and reliability in functioning.
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Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (266 Customer Reviews)
Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. Connector plugs directly into existing wiring - no cutting, splicing or tapping required. Converter is made using SMT to ensure superior performance.Installed on a 2006 Honda CR-V. The Honda connector is taped to the wiring at the left taillight and is a relative pain to get to. The instruction sheet shows everything except the 12vdc outlet that has to be pulled out so the plastic cover can be moved aside. That outlet just press fits into the plastic, so pull straight out. When the converter was checked with an LED tester I noticed that the stop/turn LEDs dimmed when the taillights were on. So I built a "real" tester from 1157 bulbs, sockets, and a trailer side connector to match my trailer's system. It did not work at all!! Turns out this converter needs voltage higher than 12vdc to work, so with the car running at 14vdc it was fine. Turned the car off and tested as the voltage dropped back to 12vdc. Worked at first, then one side stopped, then the other. Makes me concerned with how this will work during the daytime when the Honda ELD keeps the alternator turned off. May have to drive with lights ON to make the ELD boost the voltage.
Could not have been easier to connect! Follow the video instructions. Should only take 10 minutes or less to install.
Works great fits like a glove it's a great Plug and Play trailer wire harness for my 2003 honda element
Thank you for the informative video instructions as well as helpful / honest reviews to research prior to making the purchase. I do not have anything to add that has not been covered in the reviews. Here is a recap of my experience that has been consistent with others.
1. Box was received with the driver side of the hitch pushed out. Only minor scratches which you can not see when installed and it did not impact the installation. Wrapping each end would probably be a good idea as stated in other reviews.
2. Removing 14 years of rust was the hardest part of the install (from the passenger side holes). Total time was approximately 1 hour as others have experienced. I used the bolts from the factory tie hook to work out the rust using 1/2" round wire brush attached to a cordless drill along with a full can of WD-40.
3. Installation of the hitch took about 30 minutes with assistance of a foot stool.
4. Plug-n-play electrical connector took about 10 minutes after watching the video.
5. Perfect fitment, fast delivery, easy website ordering experience and follow-up status notifications, and I can not be more pleased with the cost being under $200 for a DIY project.
I required this setup to tow a ~1,000 lb motorcycle trailer with a ~1,000 lb motorcycle next week and my Honda has a 3,500 lb towing capacity.
Thank you etrailer.com!
Plug and play can’t go wrong
Install was quick and easy thanks to the video they have on YouTube great purchase
Installing this hitch on my Pilot was SUPER easy. It took me less than an hour from the moment UPS dropped it off! Although it was recommended to lower the tailpipe, I was able to get the hitch in there without needing too. Thanks for the clear video on how to install the hitch and wiring harness.
Great hitch! Easy to install and has held up great over the last year. I use it quite often to tow my 4 wheeler and tractor. Great price for a well made hitch. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great hitch.
Perfect fit. Excellent instructions. All compatible connectors with my vehicles. I have now purchased 2 hitches and wiring harnesses. Highly recommend purchasing from etrailer.
Mark M - 08/19/2020The tow hitch receiver fits perfectly and looks great also intalled the wiring and its perfect
I am very pleased with the product and shiping was fast. Thanks a lot etrailer!!
Great product. Very happy. Easy to install. Less than an hour. Exactly what I was looking for.
Easy to install and does exactly what it’s supposed to do!
all worked as intended. Packaged well, etc. Installation easy, all plugs worked with my vehicle, etc. However, one year later, the unit failed, just as the original one in the car did. Considering that it is exactly the same problem, i.e., my left blinker, and left hazard light don't work anymore, I assume that something is wrong with the wiring in front of this unit that caused the original manufacturers unit to fail, and this replacement unit to fail also. I don't think this unit itself is to blame. Very good experience with the company.
Mike L - 09/06/2018Installation took approximate 20 minutes
The installation was easy. The installation videos were very helpful. The quality and price were just right for my budget boat project. I had some loading ramps that I drove up on and it was just high enough to deal with the install. All in all, it was a satisfying experience.
The rating is for Noah, I called in and he admitted that short staffing was affecting order shipping... Good to be honest, but then he did the unthinkable in this day and age, he offered a real solution.
Bammmmo I got my hitch and slightly different wiring harness within a couple of days
Without Noah your back end system should have ONE star
Installation was fairly easy. Some panel removal was required, but that was the only difficult part. Took maybe an hour or so to install, test, and put everything back. Worked great for my occasional towing needs.
Delivered quickly, installed in one hour with good instructions.
Easy to install. Works great.
I have installed multiple “t” harnesses in my time and I was literally blown away by how easy this curt one was to install. Thank you Honda and curt for simplification. Step 1 PRO tip, spend 2 minutes and watch the etrailer install video. Step 2 use the tools they recommend or just do what I did and pry back the rear latch cover with your fingers. The Honda factory connector is just to the left of the rear hatch strike plate. Slide it up just enough to connect the curt harness, tuck that and the converter into the space between the storage space and then put the sill plate back on. On my 07 I literally just used my hands to pound it back in place...I’m not joking I did not use any tools for this install that’s how easy it was. Fully satisfied!
This made the trailer hitch installation complete and was so quick and easy to install! It took less than 15 minutes.
Good product. Easy install.
Ordered on Saturday and recieved my hitch on Tuesday. Mounting was easier than expected. Look's great. It was very well packed and for once I didn't have to go buy anything to complete insulation. I would highly recommend.
I bought the class 3 hitch and wiring harness for my 99 crv. I had watched the installation video before receiving the parts and it seemed pretty straightforward. When it arrived, I installed it during my lunch in 35 minutes and the fit and finish looks factory! The next day during lunch installed the wiring harness in about 20 minutes. It uses the factory connector and tucks away invisible untill you need it. I am THRILLED with the product and looking forward to using it. The car is rated for a 1000 lbs towing and the hitch is overkill, but I already had the 2" insert and ball and the price is the same as a lighter duty hitch. To me it seems the best deal on the market.
Richard L - 01/28/2018Purchased this item from etrailer due to product availability and reasonable shipping and handling charges. My wiring harness arrived quickly and worked as advertised. Highly recommend etrailer due to their nice easy to use web site, prices, and quick shipping.
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