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• How to Protect Wires From Squirrels
  Hey George! You can install the Replacement In-Line Fuse Holder for Curt Wiring Harness item # C58470-1on the 4-way wires of the Curt 4-Way Flat Trailer Connector with Circuit Protected Powered Tail Light Converter item # C85FV. This would be the only way we have to run fuses to that harness. To protect your trailer wiring, I recommend wrapping it with the Wire Loom 1/4" Diameter, 10' Long item # 7509-10. Other than running conduit I don't have another option to keep squirrels out of...
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• Recommended Wire Loom Size for Two 16 AWG Wires
  Troy, for just two 16 AWG wires you can use the Wire Loom 1/4" Diameter # 7509-10 you were looking at. It's the smallest loom we have so it will be a bit too big but will still work fine.
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• How Can I Keep the Wires Clean from GM Wired 5th Wheel Camera System to the Back of My Truck?
  Hello Robert, We don’t have a complete kit available for organizing the wiring, but I do have a few parts that can help you keep things neat and secure. For attaching the wiring along the trailer or truck frame, we offer the CE Smith Trailer Wiring Clips - Frame Mount - Zinc Plated Steel - Qty 10 # CE16867A. These are great for securing the cable to the frame, depending on how much slack you're working with. To protect the wiring from abrasion and the elements, I recommend using 1/4"...
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• How To Install a 7-Way Trailer Wiring Harness On a 2019 Subaru Ascent
  There are two different 7-way trailer wiring harnesses for a 2019 Subaru Ascent dependent on whether or not you have the factory tow package. If you do have the factory tow package then you should be using the Tekonsha OEM Replacement Vehicle Wiring Harness part # 118290, not the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller part # ETBC7. If you found a plug under the dash for the Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter for Electric Brake Controllers part # 3062-P then you have the factory...
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• Will A Non-Powered Trailer Wire Harness Converter Still Allow Factory Light Signals Through
  Hey Kai, Plug-in wire harnesses like the Curt # C86CR would still allow the vehicle light signals through to the tail lights regardless if the converter was powered or not. I don't recommend connecting the power line to a separate 12v socket and turning the power on and off since it wasn't intended to be used in this way and could potentially cause issues/wear out the converter faster. Running the power line up to the battery is super easy to do it and if you're really worried about...
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• Parts Needed For Running A High Capacity Charge Line To Trailer
  Yes, you will need to run a separate ground wire with the main power wire. So it would be best to use the Pollak 2-Pole Socket Connector # PK12801 with their 2-Pole Trailer Wiring Connector # PK12800 for your power wires. The physical connection from the ball mount will not work as an acceptable ground connection. I recommend using battery cable as a suitable cable for the power wires. If you need help determining the correct gauge for your length let me know how far the cable will be...
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• Is a Trailer Wiring Converter Needed for a 2011 Jeep Liberty
  Yes, a converter is needed for a 2011 Jeep Liberty because one the tail light circuits are on separate wires and they need to be combined for a trailer and two the factory tail light circuits are not sufficient to power the lights on a trailer as well as the lights on the vehicle. I recommend the T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector part # 118554 which has one of the most durable converters on the market due to the potting which helps keeps the wires attached...
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• Recommended Replacement Wiring And Lights For A Big Tex 35SA Utility Trailer
  Hey Jules, Big Tex doesn't list the part numbers for the lights used on the 35SA but it looks like the Optronics LED Combination Trailer Tail Light # STL3RB (driver side) and # STL2RB (passenger side) would be a match for the tail lights, but I'd still need to confirm dimensions with you. I'd also need dimensions on the clearance lights as well. For the wiring I recommend the Optronics Wishbone 4-Way Trailer Wiring Harness # A25W42B. This wishbone style harness will have two separate...
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• What is the Best Size Wire Loom for Bonded 4 Wire and One 12 Gauge Wire
  I would go with a 3/8 inch diameter, like # 39035. That should provide enough space for the wires and still give good coverage. This loom comes in a 10 foot length. If you needed less of expect that you might have other wiring to run with the existing wires, you can go to a 1/2 inch loom, sold in 1 foot increments, # 459075-1.
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• Does The ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank Heater Pad Require Special Wiring
  You'd most likely be fine just using some # 16-1-1 with the standard casing but you could also get some wire with exterior rated jacketing if you wanted to go the extra step. You can also get some wire loom # 7509-10 and run it the length of the wires and use electrical tape to secure it. When installing the ThermaHeat RV Holding Tank or Step Heater Pad w/ Thermostat # 277-000164 you'll also want to use a switch like # 37212595 to be able to turn it off when not needed to avoid an unwanted...
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• How Can Hot lead Wire Be Run When Installing Trailer Wiring Harness On 2016 Chevrolet Sonic
  Although we do not have a video showing the installation of the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness, part # C56303, on a Sonic, I have attached a helpful article that explains the different methods for running a hot lead wire to a vehicle battery. In most cases you can run the wire through a grommet to get the wire beneath the car. I understand running the power wire under the vehicle is not appealing but you can use wire loom like part # 7509-10 so the wire is protected under the...
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• Recommended Wire Gauge and Related Parts to Install 12V Battery Charge Line on 7-Way
  We recommend at minimum a 14-gauge wire for providing 12V charging power to a towed vehicle's battery, such as that included in the Roadmaster Battery Charge Line Kit for Towed Vehicles, item # RM-156-25. Naturally, a heavier-gauge wire would do better since it can deliver more current. If you prefer you can use 10-gauge wire # 10-1-1, a 40-amp auto-reset breaker like # PK54540, ring terminals # 44-5310A and wire loom # 7509-10 to make your own kit. You can avoid tripping the breaker...
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• Parts Needed to Install Always-On 12V Power Circuit on 2018 Ford Super Duty
  Ford did decide to change the operation of the 12V auxiliary power circuits on newer trucks. The fix for this annoying circumstance is easy enough. All you need to do is bypass the existing 12V circuit with a new direct battery connection that will allow the 7-way to have active 12V power at all times, regardless of the ignition key position or operation of the brake pedal. You will need just a few parts to accomplish this: circuit breaker # PK54540, 10-gauge wire # 10-1-1, ring terminals...
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• Can Wire Loom be Used to Protect Wiring from Sun Damage
  Wire loom like the # 7509-10 that you referenced is a great way to help protect wiring. This kit is 10 feet long and 1/4 inch in diameter. If you need bigger we have 1/2 inch diameter loom sold by the foot as part # 459075-1.
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• What Wiring to Use to Install Electric Trailer Brakes
  Trailer axles do sometimes include a wire for an electric trailer brake circuit to make it easier to route power to each of the brake assemblies. We have suitable 10-gauge brake circuit wiring, part # 10-1-1, that can be ordered by the foot. This wire has blue insulation which is the color usually associated with trailer brake wiring. Electric trailer brakes use a 2-wire hookup. Either wire from the brake can be used as ground or hot; since these wires are non-polarized it does not matter...
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• Wireless and Wired Brake Controllers for 2019 Toyota Tundra with Factory 7-Way
  At this time (June 2019) we do not have any trailer brake controllers that offer under-dash plug-and-play installation in your 2019 Tundra with factory 7-way/4-pole. We do offer the no-wiring-needed Curt Echo controller # C51180 which requires only a working 7-way vehicle socket at the bumper and a compatible smartphone that serves as the display and control device. The Redarc Tow Pro Elite # RED44FR can be installed in your 2019 Tundra but it will need to be hardwired. If you refer to...
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• Running 12V Wire from Battery to Wiring Harness
  On your 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, I am not aware of any 12V power that will be adequate for the Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # HM11142175 installation. If you are concerned about the wire rubbing on the frame you can use wire loom like # 7509-10. I've attached an article to assist with routing the power wire to assist.
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• Can a Trailer Be Pulled With a Faulty Breakaway System
  The trailer breakaway's are required in most states so I cannot advise for you to continue traveling without having the system repaired or replaced. It sounds like you have already identified the culprit (shorted wire) so what I recommend is just ordering a new system that way you can get it installed and hit the road again as soon as possible. The Pro Series Push to Test Breakaway Kit part # 50-85-315 is what I recommend for this because it is cost effective and easy to install. That said,...
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• Does Hot Lead Need to be Run to Battery on 2011 Subaru Impreza Wagon
  The type of battery you described is not something you will be able to use to install the Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # HM11143894 on your 2011 Subaru Impreza Wagon You need to run a hot lead to the battery because this is the only way to ensure your car's wiring is not otherwise affected. To do this you may need Wire Loom, 10' Long # 7509-10 and Loom Clamp -1/4" # A0250. I have added a link to a help article on routing a power wire...
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Wiring Harness That Instantly Blows Fuse When Connecting to Battery
  The Hopkins Plug-In Simple Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector # HM11140395 having a spark as well as blowing a fuse is a sure sign that the ground is not connected properly or the power wire at some point is touching a metal ground. I recommend tracing that power wire to ensure there is no insulation missing where it could be touching metal. You can see with our installation of this wire we used wire loom # 7509-10 in some areas to assist with areas that have sharp...
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• Converting a 5 Pin Trailer Connector on a Motorcycle To a 4-way Flat on Trailer
  I have a solution for you, however we do not currently carry a vehicle 5-way to a trailer 4-way adapter. In order to connect your motorcycle to your trailer, you will want to create an adapter. To provide your trailer with a 4-way flat connector, you will want to use the Tow Ready Upgraded Circuit Protected Taillight Converter # 119178. The wires that come out of the harness's converter will be connected to a 5-way trailer connector. If the 5 pin on your motorcycle is round, you will...
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• 4-Pole Wiring Harness Kits for 2016 Ford Transit T250 & T150
  The Curt # C56327 is a confirmed fit on both the 2016 Ford Transit T150 and T250 if they do not have the factory trailer wiring setup. This has custom-fit connectors that plug in at your taillight wiring; it has a white ground wire that will attach to the vehicle metalwork; and it has a single power wire that you will need to run up to the engine compartment to connect to the battery + terminal using the supplied fuse holder. The power wire for either kit can be run on the outside of...
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• Recommended Routing of Power Wire for Powered Taillight Converter Install on 2018 Toyota Camry
  I don't have a specific routing to recommend, but I do have some helpful guidelines for you. You'll want to avoid anything hot or moving, like steering, exhaust or suspension components. Some folks like to use wire loom, like part # 7509-10 (sold in 10-foot lengths) to protect the wire. Usually, the best practice is to find an existing wiring harness and follow that. Be sure to use plenty of zip ties to secure the wire. I've linked to a help article on the subject, which provides other...
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• Can Power Extension Cord for LED Light Strip Be Concealed with Wire Loom
  While we don't offer the # DG52673PB in black we do have wire loom like part # 7509-10 which is black that would protect and conceal the wiring like you are wanting. This would be an easy solution and is sold in 10 feet long sections.
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