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Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom wiring harness. T-One connector plugs directly into existing wiring - no cutting, splicing or tapping required.
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Installation
This custom-fit T-One connector plugs into your vehicle's wiring harness, which is located beneath the rear of your vehicle, on the passenger's side.
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.
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Videos are provided as a guide only. Refer to manufacturer installation instructions and specs for complete information.
Today we're going to review part number 118-540. This is the Tow Ready T1 vehicle wiring harness with the four-way flat trailer connector. This is a custom fit part. It is designed to fit the Ford Explorer starting in 2011. In a custom fit part, what I always like to recommend is to go to our website, use our fit guide, put in your year and model vehicle, and that'll verify if this will work for your application. This will provide a four-way flat trailer connector at the back of your vehicle to power your trailer's signal lights. Connects very quickly and easily.
There's no cutting or splicing of wires. Basically, you just use this plug-in T connector right here, locate your connection points at the rear of the vehicle and then plug it in, and you're all ready to go. It is constructed of a 16-gauge bonded wire on the four-way. Has a nice integrated dust cover so when you're not plugged into your trailer just put your dust cover over your terminals, and that'll help protect them and keep them from getting damaged. It comes with everything shown here. The wire harness, some cable ties to take up any slack in the harness, and a nice set of detailed instructions that'll tell you and even show you how to connect this. A few specs on this: The maximum amperage is 7.5 amps per circuit.
Basically, when you go to install this, what you'll do is go to the rear of your vehicle. Your tow plug harness that this will plug into is usually underneath the vehicle on the passenger side. The connection point is behind the rear tire, and it will have connectors that'll match this T connector harness. You just unplug it, plug this in, and then run this to the back of the vehicle. Then, when you're not using this four-way, it can be stowed beneath the vehicle or near the trailer hitch. That should do it for the review on part number 118-540, the Tow Ready T1 vehicle wiring harness with the four-way flat trailer connector. .
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (267 Customer Reviews)
Quickly and easily install a 4-way trailer connector on your vehicle with this custom wiring harness. T-One connector plugs directly into existing wiring - no cutting, splicing or tapping required.
We are very pleased with our trailer hitch and received great customer service. Thank you 655498
Recently purchased the wiring harness for my new vehicle. I called customer service and the lady was very helpful in getting the right harness for me. The harness was MUCH easier to install than expected. I had an electrical short on MY end of the trailer connection that I got fixed (had nothing to do with the harness product), and the harness worked perfectly. Very satisfied with the product and support from the company. The video showing the installation process was very helpful. 87795
Frank B - 07/10/2014Only had it a few days, but already loving it. Some cold weather and non-ideal working angle(see photos) made for an extended install on my '13 explorer base, but install was smooth as can be. Build quality seems second to none. Only thing left is to hook it up and take it for a spin!! Only 1 thing regarding the matching T wiring harness: more zip ties please Thanks guys and gals at etrailer !! 359642
I just bought a new 2011 Ford Explorer, I need to tow a small utility trailer. I was unsure how this harness would be plugged in, but it was so easy a 5 year old could do it. I found the Ford provided trailer harness behind the right rear tire above the muffler, this harness clipped right in, I used the original cap on the other end to cap the male end off. I have only one bad comment, the zip ties provided are not long enough to go around the trailer hitch pipe. So I doubled up or used ones I had. There is plenty of length to get me to the hook up. Make sure you keep it away from the hot pipes. See attached pics. I submitted a couple questions to etrailer.com and they were very responsive. 24303
Great product! Have two existing connectors underneath my 2018 Ford Explorer XLT. Had to disconnect both to determine which one was correct - no big deal. Ran the wiring pretty much straight back to the bumper and over to the hitch. Had to use a couple longer zip ties. 632060
Perfect fit. I watched the video for installation and found that my 2014 Ford Explorer didn’t have the same connection pictured. Mine terminated with a cap instead of being connected in series like the video. Once I figured that out with the help of customer service (who was awesome by the way) I pulled it off and hooked it right up. Zero problems. These folks do a great job of knowing their product and providing great service. This is my third hitch install with etrailer.com. 619926
I did the trailer hitch alone without raising the Explorer. First I loosened two rear exhaust isolators, blocked up the mufflers with a vertical 2X4s. Then removed the central isolator from the exhaust. Lowering the entire exhaust system onto 2 2X4s laid flat under the exhaust pipe. Next, I removed the isolator brackets. Then threaded the hitch over the tail pipes. I threaded a 10" bolt into the rear hole of the driver side hitch to assist in alignment and support. Installed the special bolt in the rear hole on the passenger side and left the wire hanging. Raised the passenger side of the hitch and threaded the wire through the appropriate hole in the hitch. Inserted and snugged up the supplied bolts in the 2 other holes. Inserted the Driver side forward bolt, removed the temporary guide bolt, & inserted the supplied bolt and snugged up both bolts. Torqued all bolts to specified torque an smiled. Attacked the wiring connector as shown in the instructions, routed & tie wrapped the wiring along the same route as the factory installed wiring, and then along the hitch to the center. The whole process was a piece of cake and took me approximately 40 minutes. No pics..Look at the brochure. It is the same. Great Video you supplied me on-line. Dan 62479
Worked as intended, easy install and simple to follow instructions 747590
Fit and worked as described after a year of use, highly recommend 745477
Awesome product [Thumbs Up] 739160
Fast and easy plug and play install. Works great no problems 735308
Great product and easy installation 734724
Quick shipment and the product was exactly as described. Solid construction and installation was completed in less than 2 hours. Directions given and resources were very good. Thanks for a good product! 732457
Excellent, took me just about an hour to install hitch and wiring on my daughters Ford Explorer!! 730614
Super easy to install and professional look. Well worth the money. Totally recommend. 730000
The installation was simple and easy and it worked perfectly with out modification. The videos etrailer provided online helped a lot as well. 728725
Great product and install instructions. Install was exactly as expected from video. Don’t hesitate you will be happy with this buy. 728706
Install was easy, instructions were clear, and it's still working! 728083
Plug and play and reliable. Traveled across the country and back with uhaul trailer without incident. Watch your eyes during install, as lots of dirt will drop from the native connectors. Once cleaned and prepped, snap in the adaptor and run the wires. Simple and effective. 725507
Worked out perfectly and was easy to install with hand tools 725182
Not bad to install and worked as expected could have came with some longer zip ties and a couple more of them but they were ok 720409
Awesome customer service. I was attempting to connect to the wrong connector (unbeknownst to me). I thought it was the incorrect part so I called and spoke to customer service. I wasn't explaining myself well so she had me send pictures in of what I was trying to do. They responded within 24 hours and told me to connect to the other connector and it worked/works perfectly! Great product! Superior customer service! 714169
Great hitch easy installation 714069
Worked perfect and still does after 1 y ear 713118
Prompt deliver, easy install without lifting car took about 40 minutes and a second pair of hands just to help lift in place helps while you get a couple of bolts started 2 or 3 minutes is all you need help for. Fits perfect looks great, my second time buying from them would not go anywhere else great product and price. 711850
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