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• Can I Use a 4 Way Vehicle Connector with 7 Way Adapter and the Curt Echo Brake Controller?
  It sounds like you may already have a 4 way connector on your vehicle, which is half of the battle. In order to operate the Curt Echo Mobile Wireless Brake Controller # C51180 you will need an almost fully functional 7 way connector; using something like the Hopkins # 37185 adapter from the answer you were looking at would work, but it doesn't come with all of the wiring you'll need so I don't recommend using that and you will need to run a power wire to your battery (not included). Instead,...
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• Wiring and Brake Controller Needed for 1996 Ford F-150 with 4-Way Flat
  Hey John, thanks for reaching out! If the 4-Way on your 1996 Ford F-150 is from the factory then the only wire splicing you'll need to do is with the Adapter # 37185, which plugs into your 4-Way and then you'll connect the rest of the wires to the wire bundle at the back of your truck. Once that's connected all you'll do is plug in a pigtail adapter and your brake controller under the driver's side dash of your truck! If you don't already have the brake controller, then I recommend the...
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• Difference Between 4-Pole to 7-way Wiring Adapters 47180 and 37185
  Hopkins part # HM47180 is a 4-pole-to-7-way wiring adapter that is equivalent to the similar # 37185. The only real functional difference between them is that on part # 37185 the 4-pole trailer connector is located to the side of the 7-way, rather than under it as with # HM47180. Both adapters plug in at an existing 4-pole vehicle connector and re-format those lighting signals to the 7-way configuration. The 7-way can be wired, if desired, to add new functions by using the included pigtail...
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• Parts Needed To Install a 7-Way and Trailer Brake Controller On a 1996 Ford F-350 With Factory 4-Way
  Since you already have a factory 4-way flat on your 1996 Ford F-350 you will need the Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole # 37185. This will plug into your factory 4-way and the rest of the wiring will have to be spliced into your factory wiring as I do not see anyone makes wiring for your factory connectors. The Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3035-P will allow you to plug into the 6 pin connector you found under the dash. Then you can connect the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195.
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• Does Ground Wire of 4-Way to 7-Way Adapter Need to be Grounded
  If your 7-way adapter does not have the ground wire grounded that would be why it's not working properly.
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• Brake Controller Installation in 2019 Ford Ranger
  We have not yet (as of April 2019) had a chance to install any wired trailer brake controllers on a 2019 Ford Ranger so for guidance I checked with my most trusted brake controller expert at Tekonsha. Based on what I could learn about the truck if the Ranger has a factory-installed 7-way it should have a standard brake controller connection port above and to the left of your left knee when seated; this will be near the kick panel. You will want to look for a connector that matches the...
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• Is My 2016 Honda Pilot Trailer Wiring 7-way or Only 4-way?
  Your 2016 Honda Pilot will have a trailer wiring plug behind the driver's side at the rear by your tail lights. I've attached a video of the Curt # C56291 harness to assist. The Curt wiring harness # CU86FR is the 7-way wiring harness that connects to the same location. Each kit activates the tow package already available in your vehicle, so I recommend installing the 7-way unless you know you will only ever use the 4-way. It is a little more work on the installation side but gives you...
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• The Function of the Auxiliary 12-Volt Connection on the 7-Way Trailer Connection
  The auxiliary 12-volt wire that runs from the 7-way connection to 7-way trailer plug will supply 12-volt power from the vehicle to the trailer. The 12 -volt power will allow interior or exterior lights to run that are not wired in to the trailer's tail and clearance lights. The light will operate separate from the trailer clearance and tail lights and will not need to have the truck light turned on to work. The auxiliary wire will also allow you to use other 12-volt trailer accessories,...
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• Brake Controller Recommendation for a 2008 Ford F-150 with Factory 4-Way
  To install a brake controller in your 2008 Ford F-150 you would be able to use the brake controller port under the dash and you will need to complete the wiring at the rear of your vehicle to the 7-way at the rear of the truck. For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the...
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• Installing A Reese Brakeman Controller In A 202 Ford E250 With Factory 4-Flat
  Hey John, I can definitely help with that. The Reese brakeman controllers are compatible with the Tekonsha brand plug-and-play adapters. For your 2002 Ford E250 you can use the # 3035-P to plug directly in to the factory brake controller plug. You will also need item # 37185 to complete your wiring. The brake (blue) wire will need to be run from the brake controller back to the plug in the rear. The brake controller power and brake pedal wires are already run. A 12 volt hot lead from the...
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• Adding 7-Way To 2023 Ford Escape To Use With Curt Echo Wireless Brake Controller
  Hey Paul, thanks for reaching out. You are on the right track here, because the # 37185 adapter can be used for this application, but you will need to run 12 gauge wire from the black wire on the adapter to the battery on your Escape with a 40 amp circuit breaker inline. The Curt Echo wireless controller does need 12v power to operate, and the current 4-flat does not have a 12v pin. There is power going to a converter somewhere, but we need a 12v pin on the 7-way, so a wire must be run...
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• Where is the Brake Controller Plug In Located on a 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty
  On the 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty, the brake controller port is located behind the center dashboard access panel on the passenger's side. One end of the # 3034-P adapter will plug into the back of the brake controller and the other end plugs into the brake controller port on your vehicle. If your vehicle has the factory 7-Way connector on the rear of your vehicle, then all of the wires for the brake controller have already been run. If you have a factory 4-Way connector on your vehicle...
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• Troubleshooting Installation of Tow Ready Wiring Harness on 2016 Toyota Highlander
  The Curt Wiring Harness # C56217 does have an external ground for the converter box harness that would need to be grounded to the vehicle's sheet metal. However, when I checked your order, you ordered the Tow Ready Wiring Harness # 118449 and this wiring harness does not have a ground wire that needs to be grounded separately. To begin troubleshooting, I recommend using a circuit tester, # PTW2993, to test the 4-Way connector of the # 118449 harness. I've attached a video showing how...
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• Backup Camera Recommendation for Towing Trailer that Can be Turned on At any Time
  I recommend the Wireless Observation System w/ LED Monitor - 7" Screen # 324-000002. This setup is designed for so that you can turn it on and view what the camera is pointed at giving you the ability to see anything behind you at any given time.
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• Parts Needed to Add a 7-Way Trailer Connector to a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500
  If your 1998 Dodge Ram came with a 7-Way and you need a replacement you can use Pollak 7- and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Socket, # HM40975, and Pigtail Wiring Harness, # PK11998 if needed. The Hopkins Endurance Multi-Tow 7-, 5- and 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector, # HM48470, can be used as well but it is a hardwire connector meaning you would have to attach existing wires from the truck to the connector according to the wiring diagram I have linked for you. If the truck came with a factory...
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• Tor-Flex Lift Kit that Fits 2015 Little guy Silver Shadow 5x10
  Can you get me the brand of axle you have? I believe you might have an AL KO axle which we won't be able to help you with but if you have a Dexter or Lippert torsion style axle we can get you a lift for it.
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• Recommended 7-Way Connector for 2015 Ford Explorer
  To install a 7-Way connector on your 2015 Ford Explorer, you can use the Tekonsha T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness # 118272. This will plug right into the existing port under the Explorer on the passenger side. If your Explorer did not include the factory tow package, it's possible that all the functions on the 7-Way will not work. In order to determine if this will be the case, you can use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to test the pins on the existing harness where the T-connector will...
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• Looking For A 7 Pole Plug And Play Wiring Harness For A 2012 Lexus RX 350
  Hey Mark, For your 2012 Lexus RX 350 there are not any 7 pole plug and play options, but what you could do is use a plug and play 4 flat harness with a 4 flat to 7 pole adapter. The plug and play harness for your vehicle depends on if you have a factory tow package or not. If your vehicle does have a factory tow package you will want to go with # 56083, Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness. If it turns out you do not have a factory tow package you would want to go with # 118478, T-One...
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• Adapter Needed When Towing Trailer that Has 7-way with Vehicle that has 4-way
  A 6 pin flat connector is not a standard connection. Since this is a rental I would assume they meant a 7-way blade connector as that is the standard connector in the RV world. For a 4-way to 7-way adapter you'd just need the part # 37185 and you'd be set. But if you are renting a Jayco and need a 6-way square you'd want the part # 30104.
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• Does Blue Wire of 7-Way Need to be Connected when Using Curt Echo Brake Controller
  Hey John, so since the Curt Echo part # C51180 provides it's own brake output circuit you don't need to connect the blue wire of the 7-way adapter part # 37185 on the vehicle side. Only the black wire needs to be connected. Which we have a version of this adapter with just what you'd need with the part # ETBC7. If you need a 4-way too you'd want the part # 118392 and you'd be set.
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• Parts Needed to Install 7-Way Traile Wiring Connector on 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee
  To install a 7-way on your 2011 Jeep Grand Cherokee that does not have the tow package you'll need to first start with a 4-way like part # 118425. Now if your trailer does not have brakes all you would need is the part # 37185 as an adapter to convert the 4-way to a 7-way. If you do have trailer brakes you would need the # ETBC7 instead of the # 37185 and a brake controller. This kit comes with everything needed to wire up the 7-way and install a brake controller. For a brake controller...
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• Does 7-Way Trailer Wiring Have the Stoplights and Turn Signals on Same Circuit
  The 7-way you have installed on your truck would already have the turn signals and stop lights combined on the same circuit since that is standard for trailer wiring and there isn't a way to wire up a 7-way with the circuits separate. Now if there's a third brake light that you want to illuminate on your camper you would need to get that circuit directly from the stoplight circuit that you said was separate on the truck wiring (not the trailer wiring).
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• Replacement Rubber Straps For The Rhode Gear 4 Bike Hitch Shuttle Bike Rack
  I called my contact at Yakima and they informed me that they currently do not make nor stock replacement parts for the Rhode Gear 4 Bike Hitch Shuttle anymore. However, I suggest trying the Replacement Rubber Straps for Yakima BedRoc and Older Big Horn Models part # Y8820103 as these are very similar to your current support straps and according to the Yakima representative, should work for you. I would also agree with this statement as they do look very similar though, but since they have...
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• Can Tekonsha Wireless Brake Controller Install with 4-Way to 7-Way Adapter
  You can use a 4-way to 7-way adapter like the part # 37185 to install a Prodigy RF part # TK94FR but you have to connect the black wire of the # 37185 up to the positive post of the vehicle battery through a circuit breaker like part # 9510. Once you do that the RF will be active and ready to go. No other wires would be needed to be ran.
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