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• Can I Use a 4 Way Vehicle Connector with 7 Way Adapter and the Curt Echo Brake Controller?
  It sounds like you may already have a 4 way connector on your vehicle, which is half of the battle. In order to operate the Curt Echo Mobile Wireless Brake Controller # C51180 you will need an almost fully functional 7 way connector; using something like the Hopkins # 37185 adapter from the answer you were looking at would work, but it doesn't come with all of the wiring you'll need so I don't recommend using that and you will need to run a power wire to your battery (not included). Instead,...
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• Can Tekonsha Wireless Brake Controller Install with 4-Way to 7-Way Adapter
  You can use a 4-way to 7-way adapter like the part # 37185 to install a Prodigy RF part # TK94FR but you have to connect the black wire of the # 37185 up to the positive post of the vehicle battery through a circuit breaker like part # 9510. Once you do that the RF will be active and ready to go. No other wires would be needed to be ran.
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• Installing 7-way Blade Trailer Connector on 2013 Toyota Highlander
  To wire your 2013 Highlander with a 7-way and 4 pole connector, you'd first need a functional 4-pole trailer connector. If your Highlander doesn't already have one, you can install it using part # 118449. With the 4-pole in place, there's two different alternatives, depending on if your trailer with the 7-way has brakes. If it does NOT, you can use the Hopkins # 37185 (same as the 47185 you mentioned). The 37185 would plug directly into the 4-pole, with 4 remaining wires. The white wire...
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• Wiring and Brake Controller Needed for 1996 Ford F-150 with 4-Way Flat
  Hey John, thanks for reaching out! If the 4-Way on your 1996 Ford F-150 is from the factory then the only wire splicing you'll need to do is with the Adapter # 37185, which plugs into your 4-Way and then you'll connect the rest of the wires to the wire bundle at the back of your truck. Once that's connected all you'll do is plug in a pigtail adapter and your brake controller under the driver's side dash of your truck! If you don't already have the brake controller, then I recommend the...
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• Is Reverse Light Circuit Needed When Using the Curt Echo Bluetooth Brake Controller
  If you purchased a 4-Way/7-Way Hopkins adapter like part # 37185 so that you can use the Curt Echo Mobile Trailer Brake Controller # C51180 then you are correct about only needing to connect the 12V power wire for the brake controller (in addition to connecting the typical trailer light circuits and ground). The reverse light wiring is optional and is really only needed if your trailer has a separate circuit for the reverse lights. We actually created the kit # ETBC7L for people who want...
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• Parts Needed To Install a 7-Way and Trailer Brake Controller On a 1996 Ford F-350 With Factory 4-Way
  Since you already have a factory 4-way flat on your 1996 Ford F-350 you will need the Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole # 37185. This will plug into your factory 4-way and the rest of the wiring will have to be spliced into your factory wiring as I do not see anyone makes wiring for your factory connectors. The Tekonsha Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3035-P will allow you to plug into the 6 pin connector you found under the dash. Then you can connect the Tekonsha Prodigy P3 Trailer Brake Controller # 90195.
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• Parts Needed to Install 7-Way on 2022 GMC Savana without Tow Package
  Hey Joseph, since your 2022 GMC Van doesn't have the 7-way wiring that would indicate it doesn't have the factory tow package so you'd need to go a different route to install a 7-way. You'd need to first start with the 4-way kit part # 55540 that is a confirmed fit for your Van and then convert it to a 7-way with the part # 37185 if the trailer you plan to tow does not have brakes. If you have trailer brakes you need to operate you'd instead want the # ETBC7 with a brake controller like...
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• Troubleshooting Brakes Staying on When Connected to 7-Way on 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
  Thank you for all of the details. I'm glad to hear that all of your lighting functions are working properly. That takes quite a bit of troubleshooting out of the equation. The red wire that was referenced looks to carry the reverse light function. If your trailer has reverse lights then you definitely want to make that connection. For the answer page you are referencing the customer was looking to use the Adapter # 37185 along with the T-One # 118266 which is the equivalent of the Curt...
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• 4-Way and 7-Way Recommendation for 2015 Toyota Sienna LE
  Hey Brad, the Tekonsha 4-way kit part # 118648 is the correct fit and best option for your 2015 Toyota Sienna LE. Then for a 7-way adapter the part # C57672 that you referenced would be exactly what you'd want as well. Does the trailer have brakes? I noticed you also referenced the # 37185 7-way adapter which is also a really great option just like the Curt but it does look like it costs more so it wouldn't be what I would go with if I were you.
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• Where is the Brake Controller Connector on a 2016 Thor Hurricane with a Ford F-53 Chassis
  The OEM connector on your 2016 Thor Hurricane should be up above the emergency brake pedal. If it is not there then you will need to look behind the steering column for a connector that the Plug-In Wiring Adapter # 3035-P connects to for your Prodigy P3 # 90195. I spoke with my contact at Tekonsha who said that back in 2011 Ford was supposed to make the connector more accessible (by the emergency pedal) because it used to be behind the steering column. You may also need to install the...
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• Brake Controller Installation in 2019 Ford Ranger
  We have not yet (as of April 2019) had a chance to install any wired trailer brake controllers on a 2019 Ford Ranger so for guidance I checked with my most trusted brake controller expert at Tekonsha. Based on what I could learn about the truck if the Ranger has a factory-installed 7-way it should have a standard brake controller connection port above and to the left of your left knee when seated; this will be near the kick panel. You will want to look for a connector that matches the...
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• Installing A Reese Brakeman Controller In A 202 Ford E250 With Factory 4-Flat
  Hey John, I can definitely help with that. The Reese brakeman controllers are compatible with the Tekonsha brand plug-and-play adapters. For your 2002 Ford E250 you can use the # 3035-P to plug directly in to the factory brake controller plug. You will also need item # 37185 to complete your wiring. The brake (blue) wire will need to be run from the brake controller back to the plug in the rear. The brake controller power and brake pedal wires are already run. A 12 volt hot lead from the...
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• The Function of the Auxiliary 12-Volt Connection on the 7-Way Trailer Connection
  The auxiliary 12-volt wire that runs from the 7-way connection to 7-way trailer plug will supply 12-volt power from the vehicle to the trailer. The 12 -volt power will allow interior or exterior lights to run that are not wired in to the trailer's tail and clearance lights. The light will operate separate from the trailer clearance and tail lights and will not need to have the truck light turned on to work. The auxiliary wire will also allow you to use other 12-volt trailer accessories,...
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• Brake Controller Recommendation for a 2008 Ford F-150 with Factory 4-Way
  To install a brake controller in your 2008 Ford F-150 you would be able to use the brake controller port under the dash and you will need to complete the wiring at the rear of your vehicle to the 7-way at the rear of the truck. For a brake controller I would recommend the Prodigy P2 Brake Controller part # 90885. This is our best selling brake controller because of how well it works and how easy it is to setup. This is a proportional brake controller that senses the amount of braking the...
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• Backup Camera Recommendation for Towing Trailer that Can be Turned on At any Time
  I recommend the Wireless Observation System w/ LED Monitor - 7" Screen # 324-000002. This setup is designed for so that you can turn it on and view what the camera is pointed at giving you the ability to see anything behind you at any given time.
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• Parts Needed For Tekonsha Prodigy P2/P3 Trailer Brake Controller on 2001 Ram 1500 No Tow Package
  I do see where you got the Receiver # 75101 from us but I do not see exactly what Hopkins 7-way you got for your 2001 Dodge Ram 1500. I'm going to assume you got the 7-Way # 37185 as it is one of the most commonly used. To install the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885 or P3 # 90195(which would be my preference) you would also need the Wiring Kit # 5506 which contains wiring for both the charge line and brake controller along with circuit breakers to protect from shorts or surges. If you have...
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• Alternatives for Trailer Hitches That Do Not Allow for the Use of a Weight Distribution System
  I do have ways to help with trailer sway and vehicle sag on your 2013 Volkswagen Tiguan but none of the trailer hitch receivers they have for your vehicle are compatible with a weight distribution system. Load leveling is what Volkswagen calls what we refer to as weight distribution. A weight distribution system is never going to be required however, if the gross trailer weight (GTW) of your trailer is more than 50% of the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) for your vehicle, the use of...
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• Difference Between 4-Pole to 7-way Wiring Adapters 47180 and 37185
  Hopkins part # HM47180 is a 4-pole-to-7-way wiring adapter that is equivalent to the similar # 37185. The only real functional difference between them is that on part # 37185 the 4-pole trailer connector is located to the side of the 7-way, rather than under it as with # HM47180. Both adapters plug in at an existing 4-pole vehicle connector and re-format those lighting signals to the 7-way configuration. The 7-way can be wired, if desired, to add new functions by using the included pigtail...
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• Adapter Solution to Convert Gooseneck Trailer to Fifth Wheel King Pin
  We have gooseneck trailer to fifth wheel king pin adapters that would work great on your trailer but it really depends on what type of gooseneck trailer you have now. For example if you have a square tube gooseneck you could use the part # BD028965030 or for a round tube part # PKG5-R25-IP. Or you could replace the outer tube as well and use the Bulldog # BD0289590300. For an air to electric brake controller the Hayes part # HA100400C is the kit you want. This ties into the air brake setup...
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• Parts Needed to Bypass TIPM of 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 for Trailer Wiring
  Your 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 is a generation of Dodge truck that uses a very bizzare trailer wiring setup. It has a TIPM which manages the trailer wiring. If it shorts out you can only reset it so many times (at a crazy price) until you have to just buy a new one. It's a God-awful setup if you ask me, but we do have a solution that allows you to bypass that if you are okay with a little bit of wiring. The best way around the TIPM is to bypass it all together with the trailer wiring. For that...
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• How To Install A Brake Controller on a 2009 Ford F-150
  Installing a brake controller system on a 2009 Ford F-150 is very simple thanks to the brake controller port they provide. The port is in a funny location but you simply plug in the brake controller and you are done. The most popular brake controller we carry is the Tekonsha Prodigy. For a Prodigy for your truck, you would use part # 90185 and adapter # 22292 and it will include a wiring harness that will allow you to simply plug the controller into the truck. No cutting, splicing or soldering...
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• Location of Factory Brake Controller Port on a 2012 Ford Expedition
  I spoke with my contact at Tekonsha and they said they have not done a test fit of a brake controller on a 2012 Ford Expedition, but they do not believe it to be any different than the 2011 model. If the 2012 Expedition is the same as the 2011 model, then the factory brake controller port plug will be located under the dash to the right of the steering wheel. It will be a 6-pin rectangular connector that is normally gray. It may be tucked up and out of the way. I am including a link to...
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Lights Not Working with Hopkins 4-Way/7-Way Adapter on 2006 Toyota Sienna
  It is always a possibility that an adapter being used is bad but since you are only testing your trailer lights when you're using the Hopkins Adapter # 37185 I recommend making sure the ground on the Hopkins is connected to a clean, bare-metal surface and testing the wiring on your trailer, especially since the Curt T-Connector # C55580 is working properly on your 2006 Toyota Sienna. If your ground is connected to a clean, bare-metal surface then what you need to do is either connect the...
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• Troubleshooting Installation of Tow Ready Wiring Harness on 2016 Toyota Highlander
  The Curt Wiring Harness # C56217 does have an external ground for the converter box harness that would need to be grounded to the vehicle's sheet metal. However, when I checked your order, you ordered the Tow Ready Wiring Harness # 118449 and this wiring harness does not have a ground wire that needs to be grounded separately. To begin troubleshooting, I recommend using a circuit tester, # PTW2993, to test the 4-Way connector of the # 118449 harness. I've attached a video showing how...
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