Twist-in, 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector for Chevy and GMC Vehicles - Vehicle End

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• Will the Curt Class IV Trailer Hitch # 14301 Fit on a 2010 Chevrolet 1500 Crew Cab
  Yes, the Curt Class IV Trailer Hitch Receiver , item # 14301, will fit your 2010 Chevrolet Silverado Crew Cab. I have provided a link to instructions for you to review. You will need to check the GCVWR (gross combined vehicle weight rating) of your truck to determine the towing capacity of your vehicle. This rating can be found in the owners manual and sometimes in the drivers door jamb. GCVWR is the maximum allowable weight for you vehicle the trailer and all of the contents in both....
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• Completing the Under Hood Wiring To Install Brake Controller on 2006 Silverado with No Tow Package
  The red and blue wires you mention do not need to be ran into the cab. The red wire will have an ring connector on the end of it, and will attach to the post on the fuse box as shown in the photo I have provided. A 20 or 30 amp fuse needs to be placed int he fuse location closest to the post. Your brake controller instructions will state which fuse is needed. The blue wire might or might not have a plug on the end of it. Remove the plug, and attach a length of 10 ga. wire long enough...
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• Which Replacement Connector Will Work on a 2005 Chevy Silverado HD
  If your pickup has a factory 7-Way connector that is mounted in the rear bumper then the Twist-in, 7-Pole, RV-Style Trailer Connector for Chevy and GMC Vehicles, item # PK11916, should work. If the factory connector is mounted to the hitch then you would need the 7-Way US Replacement Connector, item # PK11893, to replace the 7-Way. If your bracket is damaged then you could use the Replacement Multi-Tow 7-Way and 4-Way Trailer Connectors for Ford, GM Trucks with Factory 7 Way, item # 30955,...
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• Installation of 7-Way Connector to Tow 5th Wheel with 2007 Chevy Silverado
  Typically, the factory 7-way on the rear bumper will plug into a connector that is located above where the spare tire is stowed. I have never heard of an additional connector located toward the front of the truck bed. Do the pins on the connector and its shape resemble the one on the photo I provided? The connector could be covered by a protective cap. If so, you could use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 on the connector while the turn signals, brake and running lights are activated to...
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• 7-Way to Replace Rusted OEM Bracket on 2007 Chevy Silverado
  The Pollak 7-Pole connector # PK11916 is made for twist-in installation on OEM bumpers. We do not offer the metal OEM bracket part that this item fits into but that might be available at a dealership. What you can use is 7-way socket # A10-7072VP that will connect to the existing harness on the truck.
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• Trailer Left Turn/Brake and Running Lamps Not Functioning on 2009 Chevy Silverado
  I'm not inclined to think the problem you're having is caused by a blown fuse, since the right turn/brake, left turn/brake and trailer running light circuits are all fused separately. It's fairly unlikely for two of the three to be blown, but it's worth checking a second time. The trailer right turn/brake is the fuse in position # 3, left turn/brake in # 10 and running lamps in # 25. Next, unplug the vehicle wiring harness from the rear of your 7-way (see photo). There will be a gray locking...
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• Installation of a 7-Way Connector On a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado With 7 Bare Wires and No Plug
  To get a 7-Way connector at the rear of your 2010 Chevrolet Silverado I would use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 and test the 7 bare wires for function. Then, use the Pollak 4 Foot Pigtail Wiring Harness, part # PK11998, to connect to the 7 bare wires by function using the included butt connectors. I would not connect them by colors because the colors will not always match the same function. After the wiring harness is attached correctly to your functioning bare wires on the vehicle...
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• How to Activate 12V Power Pin on a 2011 GMC Sierra 7-Way Connector
  Yes, if you are looking to activate the 12V power function on your 7-Way connector, like the part # PK11916, then you may need to connect the 12V power wire to the front of the power distribution box. If you check out the attached photo you can see that it should be taped up to a wire harness under the power brake booster. The fuse will also need to be connected in the power distribution box but by the sounds of it you have already made this connection. I have attached a helpful article...
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• Tow Bar Lighting Kit for 2011 Chevy Silverado and Battery Charge Wire
  You certainly can use a 7-way to 7-way for applying the towed vehicle brakes but you won't end up using all of the circuits. Also, the brake circuit for the towed vehicle will not be carried through the 7-way as that is typically not something that gets wired through that harness. A diode wouldn't be needed on the charge wire either. We do recommend a circuit breaker on the circuit though like what the part # RM-156-25 comes with. Since you have a 7-way the best diode kit for your application...
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring Harness for Light Towing with 2009 Chevy Silverado 1500
  I would always recommend using a hitch instead of a bumper mount. A bumper mount is not adjustable and getting the trailer level is a big part of towing safely, additionally a hitch is a stronger and more secure method. We have a small hitch, that installs using 6 holes already in the truck frame and does not require any drilling. Average mechanical ability should be sufficient to install it in about a half hour. The hitch is Draw-Tite Hitch part # 75521 and it includes all the hardware...
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• Need Instructions to Install Draw-Tite Brake Controller on 2008 Chevrolet Silverado
  No problem. We have an FAQ on Brake Controller # 5504 installation as well as a step by step article on wiring a brake controller to 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, I have linked both below. I have also linked a video installation of a brake controller on a 2009 Cheverolet Silverado below. You will also need a to install a 7-Pole Connector on the rear of the vehicle. For this I would recommend the Twist-In 7-pole connector, part # PK11916, for your 2008 Chevrolet Silverado if a factory trailer...
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• Installation Instructions for the Agility Electric Brake Controller on a 2010 Chevy Silverado Crew
  Brake controllers are not vehicle specific, so you can use the Hopkins Agility Electric Brake Controller, # HM47294, or any other brake controller, with your 2010 Chevy Silverado. You will just need to hardwire the brake controller wiring to the truck wiring. The wire colors could be, but not always, Red/Black, connects to the black wire on the brake controller. White, connects to white on the brake controller. Light Blue/White, connects to red on the brake controller. Dark blue, connects...
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• Can Brake Controller Cause the Trailer Running Lights Not to Work and Fuse Blow on 2007 GMC Sierra
  It might not be the brake controller that is causing the problem. It sounds like there could be a short on the trailer that is causing the fuse to blow. You will want to check the trailer wiring and make sure there are no nicks in the wiring that might have exposed wire touching the metal of the trailer frame. Also check the truck and trailer side connectors for corrosion that might be causing a short. Corrosion can also build up behind the connectors where the wires attach. The 7-Way...
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• Location of Fuses In Power Distribution Box To Install Brake Controller on 2008 Chevrolet Silverado
  Sometimes the fuses are already installed from the factory, but if not the fuse slots are in the front of the box. I have attached a picture that shows the location of fuse slots. I have also linked a video installation of a brake controller on a 2008 GMC Sierra and an FAQ on brake controller installation on a 2008 Sierra/Silverado.
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• No 12 Volt Power At 7-Way on 2008 Chevrolet Silverado To Charge Trailer Breakaway Battery
  On a factory 7-Way connector the 12 volt hot wire should be the terminal at the 1 oclock position, looking at the front of the connector. If you test that terminal with a circuit tester and have no power you will want to check under the hood of your 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. You will want to locate the power distribution box on the drivers side of the engine bay. Remove the cover on the distribution box. There will be two post terminals at the front of the box. The right post terminal...
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• Installing a Trailer Brake Controller on a 2008 GMC Sierra 1500
  To install a brake controller like the # 5504 on a 2008 GMC Sierra, you will need to locate the brake controller wire bundle under the dash. You will need to look below the steering column and to the left of the brake pedal. The wire bundle will be held together with white tape. The white tape should also list the functions of the wires. We have found that the red wire on the truck connects to the black wire on the brake controller for power. The dark blue wire on the truck connects to...
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• Underhood Connections Needed to Power the 12 Volt Power Source Circuit of a 2006 Chevy Silverado
  It sounds like you still need to make a few underhood connections on your 2006 Chevy Silverado 2500 before the 12 volt power circuit of your vehicle will be activated. Check out the FAQ article I attached that shows how these connections are made. Basically you will have to install a couple fuses and run a wire to a positive power post and you should be good to go.
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• Will The Tekonsha P3 Brake Controller, # 90195, Work On A 2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 2WD Crew Cab
  Yes, the Tekonsha P3 Brake Controller, # 90195 will work on your 2010 Chevy Silverado 1500 2WD Crew Cab. The Tekonsha P3 brake controller is a proportional brake controller which means it will only activate when you apply the brakes on the tow vehicle. It has a motion sensing device that will know how fast the tow vehicle is stopping and applies power to the trailer brakes, but it is only activated when the brake pedal is stepped on. If your truck has a factory tow package with the factory...
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• Brake Controller Wiring Harness for 2008 Chevrolet Silverado Pickup
  On your 2008 Silverado there is not a wire connector to plug in a brake controller wiring harness but there is a bundle of wires under the dash with a white tag on it to help you identify the wires for the brake controller. This bundle will contain a thick blue wire also. Once you have the wire bundle located you will have to hard wire the brake controller to these wires. The thick blue wire on the truck goes to the blue wire on the brake controller, the light blue wire with the white stripe...
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Lights on Enclosed Trailer Towed by 1996 Chevy 2500
  It sounds like the trailer lights are not working on the trailer side but you have power to the 7 pin and the 4-Way on all circuits on the truck side. This suggests there is probably a bad ground, loose or broken connection, between the trailer connector and the tail lights. First, check the connectors on both sides for dirt and corrosion and clean them out. From there, check the main ground from the trailer side connector and make sure it is attached to a clean and corrosion free bare...
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• What is the Difference Between Valley 7-Way V30607 and Hopkins 7-Way 30955
  The Hopkins part # 30955 and the Tekonsha # 74682 work the exact same way and offer the same features. The mounting brackets are a bit different, and the wire on the 74682 is covered by wire loom for a neater appearance, but the two connectors operate the same way and have the same vehicle side connector. Now, your truck may have a knock out on the rear bumper with a pre-cut 7-Way mounting location that you might like better. No need to hang an existing bracket, the down side is you would...
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• Fuse Position to Activate Accessory Power and Brake Control Power on a 2008 Chevy Avalanche
  If my memory serves me right the fuse positions for the auxiliary power posts under the dash on a 2008 Chevrolet truck or SUV are the closest two square fuse slots in the front end of the power distribution box, see photo link. The best way to test those power posts is to use a circuit tester, item # PTW2993, if needed. Ground the lead from the tester and touch each power post independently. If the tester lights, then the fuse is in the proper location. If not, a square fuse should be inserted....
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• Troubleshooting Brake Controller on 2010 Chevy Silverado 2500
  There are many possibilities that might be causing your brake problems. A dirty, damaged or corroded trailer connector on the vehicle or the trailer, an open circuit in the trailer wiring, worn brake magnets. Any of these could be causing your problem, or possibly none of them. You'll need to do a systematic troubleshoot of the trailer braking system, as outlined in the help article I've linked to. If you could reply and tell me which controller you have, I might be able to provide some...
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• Brake Controller Power Wire Not Receiving Power On 2010 GMC Sierra With All Fuses and Connections
  It sounds like you still need to make a few connections under the hood of your 2010 GMC Sierra. You will need to locate 2 wires, both wires are red/black with eyelets on the end. One wire is located between the fuse box and driver side fender, the other should be located under the brake master cylinder. On the driver side, remove the fuse box cover, there will be 2 threaded studs that are different sizes, the wires which have different sized eyelets will connect to the corresponding studs...
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