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It could be a tow package fuse on the vehicle. Use the owners manual to find the locations of fuses/relays related to the tow package wiring to check them and replace as needed. If the issue is not a fuse or relay then you can test the vehicle side…

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…

All the brake controller needs to sense a trailer connection so that you can test it is a slight amperage draw on the output circuit. For that you can use a circuit tester like the part #PTW2993 with one pin grounded and the other on the output pin.…

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…

I would be happy to confirm the parts you referenced fit your 2019 Chevy Colorado and are compatible together. I have listed them below, along with any changes, and attached installation videos. Roadmaster Nighthawk All Terrain, Non-Binding Tow Bar…

Both the Tekonsha Trailer Wiring Circuit Tester #8010 and the Hopkins Tow Doctor Trailer End Test Unit #HM50928 are for testing the wiring of your trailer. Both will work with incandescent and LED lights. However, the Hopkins will not display…

Hey Jason, Really good questions and we can definitely address them. The tow package on your 2018 Ford Edge only gives the 4-way and there isn't a different option for the 7-way. So because you already have the 4-way with the tow package, the…

Your brake lights and turn signals for each side are on one circuit. The left side turn signal and brake light is generally the yellow wire going into your trailer connector. The first thing to do is check the fuses on your tow vehicle. Next, inspect…

Hello Dylan. Without having a vehicle to connect to, the only way to properly test your trailers 7-way is to use a tester like the Tekonsha #8010 or the Hopkins Tow Doctor #HM50928. These testers provide a power source and will allow you to test all…

The Tow Doctor for the trailer side is #HM50928. The other one, #HM50918, is the vehicle side. For the trailer side model it does not work if the trailer has LED lights. LED lights draw too little power for the tester to work properly. You could test…

Hey there Jeff, thanks for the question and I can definitely get you all the parts needed to flat tow your 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500 behind your motorhome. I'll go ahead and list everything out for you to make it easy to order. - Base Plate Kit:…

Either way is correct. It depends on if you want to keep the semi-style 7-Way (if you need to tow that type of trailer) or if you will never be towing a semi-trailer. If you need to keep the 7-Way semi active on the truck, then you would need to make…