T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector
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Tekonsha Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring - 118285
- Custom Fit
- Trailer Hitch Wiring
- 4 Flat
- Powered Converter
- Tekonsha
Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. T-One connector plugs directly into OEM tow package harness - no cutting, splicing or tapping required.
Features:
- Provides a 4-way flat trailer connector at the back of your vehicle to power your trailer's signal lights
- Designed for use with a factory tow package
- Compatible with 5-pole, 6-pole and 7-pole adapters (sold separately)
- Connects quickly and easily - no cutting or splicing of wires
- Locate connection point behind rear bumper
- Plug in connectors
- Includes required relays to activate functions
- Constructed of 16-gauge bonded wire
- Comes with dust cap for 4-way flat connector
Specs:
- Maximum amperage:
- Stop/turn lights: 7.5 amps per circuit
- Tail lights: 7.5 amps per circuit
- 1-Year limited warranty
Installation
This custom-fit T-One connector plugs into your vehicle's factory tow package wiring harness, which is located behind your rear bumper, on the driver's side. Once you've plugged in the connector, open your fuse box and locate the fuse position indicated in the instructions. Then insert the included relays.
Once installation is complete, the 4-way flat 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.
118285 Tekonsha T-1 T-Connector - OE Replacement 4-Flat
Installation Details
This Product Fits The Following Vehicles
- 2018 - 2022 Chevrolet Equinox with factory Tow Package
- 2018 - 2022 GMC Terrain with factory Tow package
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Customer Reviews
T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness for Factory Tow Package - 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector - 118285
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (126 Customer Reviews)
Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom harness. T-One connector plugs directly into OEM tow package harness - no cutting, splicing or tapping required.by: Steven 07/07/2021
Didn't even have to take off a tail light. The car came with a dummy plug on it that I had to take off by sliding the red plastic away from the wired side then pressing the black part in the middle of the red slide while pulling off the connector. Wam Bam plugged in my new harness to that, and I got lights. Couldn't be easier. They shipped a couple of relays to but my trailer has LED so they are not necessary which is good cause my fuse block had a space but did not has connectors for it.
NOTE, the connector under the bumper is hard to get to so if you are unfamiliar with this kind of plug try taking one off under the hood that is easier to get too
Comments
by: Richard 06/11/2021
2019 Chevrolet Equinox
High quality product. Plug and go. It doesn't get any easier than that/
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Could not ask for a better product. Extremely pleased. Still looks like new.
Richard M - 06/12/2022by: James02/18/2020
Plug in play harness. I watch the video from etrailer on this harness install. I check my vehicle to insure it had factory installed connector. Which my vehicle had l installed 118285 before installing the draw-tite hitch number 76419. I used a trailer light circuit tester. I have shared pictures of the circuit being tested the tool used and the vehicle connector that has to be removed.
Hope this helps you
by: Billy03/06/2022
The tow package arrived in a timely manner and in good condition. Installation went well thanks to the videos the company provided. The only issue I had was that the muffler rattled against the hitch no matter what I did. I rechecked my installation and followed suggestions from the retailer. I ended up using a universal muffler hanger that allowed me to lower the exhaust 1/2". This solved the problem, and the hitch has performed well over the last year and still looks great. I have bought from this company before and will buy from them again in the future.
by: Phillip09/01/2019
The video was perfect. Found the wire harness tucked behind bumper. I would have never figured out the release clip with out the video help. Plug and play. My 2018 Terrain had 1 big relay already installed in K3 so mine was quick. I bought the tester to verify install. New hitch and wiring installed 1 hour and 20 minutes. Having the tool sizes listed helped having next to me on the ground while installing. About 11 inch height so I am getting a riser to make trailer level. Thank you etrailer.com for your customer service.
by: Joseph 08/13/2022
Quality of product is excellent, Delivery time exceptional, cost fantastic.
by: Ken05/23/2022
2022 Chevrolet Equinox
Everything fit just as expected and the installation videos are extremely helpful
by: Luis11/23/2020
2020 Chevrolet Equinox
This Wire Harness fit perfectly on the 2020 Chevy Equinox.It was like plug and play easy after mounting with a 4 pole flat mount.
by: Joe03/15/2021
2020 Chevrolet Equinox
Items purchased, Draw-tite trailer hitch and Tekonsha wiring kit for our 2020 Equinox. This was my first encounter with etrailer, and I must say I was impressed. From the initial order placement, I knew where my order was while in route and exactly when it would arrive. I had previously watched the installation videos on both products and they could not have been clearer. Total time from opening boxes, to tools put away was less than 2 hours. All parts are of quality materials and fitment along with reasonable prices. While this may have been my first experience with etrailer, it certainly will not be my last. Thanks to all for making everything go smoothly.
by: 06/27/2022
Great product plug and play was very easy install
by: Len 08/17/2022
Easy to use and install...
by: Ralph03/02/2021
2020 GMC Terrain
Videos extremely helpful.Product was all and even more than expected. The hitch went on without a HITCH, Sorry, couldn't help it. this is how it turned out. would buy again in a heart beat. Thanks
by: B.C.10/17/2020
Easy Peasy! The hardest part was getting the factory connector apart.
Comments
My hitch continues to work well and the wiring kit not only works well, it fit like a glove! Everything was very easy to install, and the directions were easy to follow. Be assured, E-Trailer.com not only sent me everything I needed quickly, it all fit and was easy to install, all at a very good price. Thanks for great products and great customer service too!
B.C - 10/22/2021by: Leeroy12/30/2020
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Comments
by: Conner11/10/2021
They made sure I had the correct parts needed for my car and were very friendly! Not to mention it came in way faster than I expected!! I love my tow package for my 2020 gmc terrain
by: Gary08/12/2022
Shipped fast and correct
by: Ed07/16/2022
It was very simple to install
by: John 11/06/2021
2020 GMC Terrain
Plug and play. The relays would not go in the fuse panel. Not needed.
by: Junior Gribble03/08/2021
2019 Chevrolet Equinox
Very easy install. I watched the video before the install just to get an idea of what needed to take place. Got a little worried when I saw the guy using the fishing wire to pull the hardware through; I was thinking, where the crap am I going to find that at. Don't worry, it comes with it. Coolest thing ever and works just as easy as the video shows. Also, if you have a 2019 Chevy Equinox you do not have to widen the hole for the hardware to fit through as shown in the video, either chevy made the hole bigger or etrailer made the hardware smaller. Either way it went in flawlessly. Now I'm on the hunt for a new trailer. Oh, and the recommended wiring harness was a perfect fit and just as easy to install as the video shows as well. Caution: I did this by myself in a bout an hour but take note that this thing is made of some thick steel and is heavy; you MAY need another set of hands.
by: Mike 03/10/2020
Chevrolet Equinox
2019 Equinox had the factory supplied plug mid way above the inside rear bumper. I plugged the unit in and did a test for voltage and it was 12+ volts. I did not install the two fuses that came with it. The side rear fuse box from the factory didn't have the female connections too insert them. Hooked my utility trailer up and/or small fishing boat and everything works perfect. One year later all is well!! Not really sure you need the two fuses that came with. So far I don't.
by: Samuel06/06/2022
Very good service!
by: Wayne04/08/2022
Works Great!
by: John06/16/2019
2019 Chevrolet Equinox
Thank you etrailer for providing me the product and service I was looking for. Your on-line video helped me choose the best option for me. Great communication and follow up from the time my order was placed right up to the reminder survey.
by: Brian 10/01/2021
Installed. Still need to connect trailer and verify it works but cant imagine there would be an issue.
by: Jake07/05/2020
2018 GMC Terrain
This was a very quick and easy installation. No fitment issues and is tucked away perfect. I highly recommend this product.
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