Towing Wiring for Your Vehicle & Trailer

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

Hey Ron, congratulations on the new trailer! I have a Jay Feather myself and love it. You're definitely off to a great start with a weight distribution hitch, it will make a world of difference towing that trailer with your F-150. The Weigh Safe…

If you just need a 4-pin to 7-pin trailer wiring adapter, then you can use part #C57672. This will plug into the 4-pin trailer connector on your brother's vehicle and give him the 7-pin socket for the trailer. Keep in mind, this will only give…

Hey Tim, I checked with Demco and the bracket kit part #DM8552027 that you referenced is correct for your 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500. Do you already have the rails and the hitch?

The OEM prep package consists of 4 "pucks" in the bed of the truck that will allow you to drop in puck style hitches for easy installation and removal, that gives you a completely clear bed when not in use. The B&W Companion OEM 5th…

Hey Zack, for your 2023 Ford F-150 what you'd need to add both a 4-way and a 7-way would be the part #HM40975. This would plug into the round connector at the rear of your truck and would give you both connectors you need. If you don't have a…

Actually, the P3 now has the upgraded axis accelerometer like the P2. The Tekonsha P3 Trailer Brake Controller #90195, will work with both electric over hydraulic brakes on the trailer as well as electric brakes. It has a menu option on the display…

Since wire color codes are NOT universal, we always recommend wiring by function, rather than wire color. If you look at the Trailer Wiring FAQ article I have linked you to, you can see some diagrams showing the proper way to wire a vehicle and…

Hey Jason, the #37185 would work great to convert your 4-way to a 7-way while also having a 4-way on the side of for your boat trailer to still use. Does the camper happen to have brakes?

Hi Shawn! I was able to find a little info on the Binkley 48000 SL you need to replace, and it looks like the etrailer Square Jack w/Handle - Foot Lever - Drop Leg - Spring Return - 12K Lift - 26.5" Travel #TJDDP-20000SP-F will be a pretty close…

Both the Roadmaster and Blue Ox tow bars are great options. But if it was my decision to make I would go with the Blue Ox Avail part #BX7420 as we have found that the Blue Ox tow bars are a little easier to connect and disconnect from. Also this tow…