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Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. T-connector plugs into OEM tow package wiring harness. Powered converter reduces strain on wiring system. SMT construction ensures superior performance.
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This custom-fit T-connector plugs into your vehicle's factory tow package wiring harness, which is located behind the rear bumper, on the driver's side. Once you've plugged in the T-connector, insert the included 10-amp fuse into the integrated fuse holder.
Once installation is complete, the 4-way connector will be stowed beneath your vehicle, near the trailer hitch. A mounting bracket (sold separately) is recommended to keep the connector secure.
It is recommended that you use a small amount of grease on all electrical connections - the plugs on your automobile and the 4-pole connector itself - to help prevent corrosion.
A tail light converter is built into this T-connector. This converter is a circuit-protected, battery-powered unit that bypasses the electrical routes that are used by a basic wiring harness. As a result, there is virtually no draw on your tail light circuits.
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 (676 Customer Reviews)
Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. T-connector plugs into OEM tow package wiring harness. Powered converter reduces strain on wiring system. SMT construction ensures superior performance.Hello, I am very pleased with the ease and quality of this wiring harness. The way this is designed, with the proper connectors that connect directly to the factory conectors, was super easy to install with no splicing of wires. As for the Hitch itself, again, I am very pleased with the quiality of the unit. I would definitely recommend having 2 people for the install and proper tools, unless you have a Hitch rig to be able to do it yourself. To have a Hitch such as this installed by someone else would have cost hundreds more, I have checked.
Wiring harness does as expected and was a easy connection/install. The video where to locate factory tow plugs and how to takedown panel was a asset making for quick process. Tested all function post install everything good ready to now haul with my Sorento.
Thank goodness the car came pre-wired so I didn't have to run the power line all the way up to the battery. The video demonstrating the install is one of the best benefits of buying from etrailer along with price and quality.
Very satisfied customer videos for exact wire harness with exact vehicle make is super easy and felt very confident installing myself following the videos provided.thank you etrailer.
Very easy to install on a 2019 Kia Sorento with the factory tow package. It plugs right into the factory connectors. For the 4 Pole Flat connector I used bracket 18144 since the wire is fairly short. It looks clean and professional. This bracket attaches directly to the no-drill bracket already present on Draw-Tite hitch receivers.
To check if your vehicle has the tow package you just need to pop out the 2 plastic rivets on the driver side panel shown in the install video and see if the 2 connectors are present. I was not able to confirm through the dealer or Kia corporate which Sorentos have the factory tow package.
The site was easy to use and search for what I wanted and needed. In addition, the DIY videos on the etrailer.com site gave me the confidence to complete the install. From installing the hitch receiver to the connection of the 4-pole wiring kit(hint: if you're vehicle has the prewiring for towing, they have the custom kits to match). Install was a snap, like 5 minutes, due to the exact fit of the product. It took out the unnecessary problem of figuring out the wiring. Thanks for everything etrailer.com! You definitely found a new customer and I will be highly recommending this site to my circle of family and friends.
Perfect fit for my vehicle. Greatly reduced time and effort to install my trailer wiring. I have never liked tapping into my vehicle wiring as I know those connectors will damage the wires. This product eliminates any possible wiring problems.
Max R - 09/27/2021Order arrived in time. No issue during the installation, everything works fine.
Thank You for the great service
The wiring harness worked great and the videos helped a lot. I did fry the fuse testing the connections but only because I had my tester set on a much higher amperage than it could handle and the fuse worked like it was supposed to. Was truly plug and play once I gained access to my already installed equipment.
Kyle - 03/02/2021It was super easy to install. I watched the tutorial video on the website and installed it by myself in about an hour. I was impressed on how heavy duty it really was. I also bought the plug and play wiring harness. I will be testing it out today.
After verifying that I did have a factory tow package, ordered this and it fit. One of the OEM connectors came apart easily, the other had to be cut off with side cutters, almost like it was glued in place. After that, went right in. About 20 minutes after freeing the OEM connector.
i cant add to what is already known about curt products...iv'e been buying them for years...this hitch and wiring set up is top of the line...it took me 10 min to install the hitch..that incl getting it out of the box...the wiring harness...boom plug and play baby!!
The Curt connector harness is great. But I didnt realize that the pig tails on my Sorento were covered by a cap (OK I should have expected that, but didnt, which caused some confusion on my part). Once I moved past that point, things were very straight forward.
Thanks for a great product and easy clear directions.
The hitch was very easy to install thanks to my son and grandson! We are very happy with it and the service we have always gotten from etrainer!
Nice 7 way plug super easy to install if your suv has a factory trailer plug harness then its a simple plug in, wire tie the harness to plug and mount plug to vehicle with a couple of screws and your done
The part fit correctly and ALL the materials came in the package. Very easy to install.
Personnel was super easy to work with every step of the way. Material arrived as described and easy to install.
Your provided instructions on finding connectors connections on our 2019 KIA Sorento, proved to be exact and very clear. The combined order of Curt Wiring Harness and Curt Trailer Hitch, was promptly and properly received today, and using your videos, both installations were accomplished with regular hobby hand tools to a perfect fit and fast results. NOW we are looking for a suitable boat to hit the water! THANKS FOR ALL YOUR GREAT HELP!
Quick and accurate service. My go to place for trailer supplies.
The folks at e-trailer were absolutely great in helping me identifying the proper harness for my new 2016 Sorento. Once ordered it came in a few days and installation was a breeze. The online video was great at explaining the installation process - much better than a handful of printed pages and diagrams. Once the access panel was removed and the factory caps removed from the prewired connections it was effortless - about 20 minutes start to finish. Everything worked perfect during the post installation check - Well done etrailer.
The fit was right on, no sign of corrosion and the plug and play wiring was easy.
Installed hitch and wiring with no problems. Both have worked since the initial installation.
LEE G - 09/24/2021Part was super easy to install with the quick-connects. I especially appreciate the thorough installation videos. Wiring needs to be routed through a small hole in the rear of the bumper frame on the passenger side that is impossible to see and very difficult to feel out (2008 Hyundai Veracruz), but with patience and determination, you'll figure it out; watching the install video helps you find your bearings. I was disappointed in the shipping speed (or lack thereof rather) as it took a little over a week to arrive.
Trailer hitch and wiring kit were a “perfect” fit. All holes lined up properly all necessary nuts/bolts provided. Videos for installation are very helpful and provide clear views of all the key issues for a simple professional installation. I found the paper instructions for both confusing and poor quality graphics. Video the only way to go! My experience with initial ordering, delivery and follow up questions were very good. These folks really know what quality customer service is as well a produce an excellent product.
Bought the Curt Hitch and harness, Great product, great price, easy to install especially with their videos, fit great, fast shipping. 4 prong connector cable on wire harness could have been about 3 inches longer for my application as I mounted the module under the side cover as per video. Would have liked a mounting bracket on the hitch itself for the 4 prong trailer connection bracket.
Came one day earlier than expected, but ups must have handled it pretty rough as the two outer ends of the hitch had punched holes through the box and scraped the ends.
etrailer was great, will buy again and recommend.
Gary - 04/19/2019
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