WIring - Peterson

It sounds like you are speaking of the wires for the brake magnets. If this is correct, you will need to connect one of the wires to the brake controller output wire on your trailer connector and the other wire will need to be grounded to a clean…

That's a very good question, we tend to be extra cautious and say to use 10 gauge wire because that would be more than enough. When you get into longer trailers that will end up using a lot of wire the heavier gauge wire becomes more necessary.…

Hello Bruce, Thanks for writing in! Using butyl tape between the trailer body and the Single Axle Jeep Style Trailer Fender - Diamond Plate Aluminum - 13" to 15" #HP96VR is exactly the route I would go. It stays flexible, creates an…

Hey Randy, good question. Yes, the TowSmart #TS85SR is 100% copper wire, not copper-clad aluminum. That’s a big deal for trailer wiring because copper carries current better, holds up to vibration, and resists corrosion a lot better over time. You’ll…

In order to determine the torque rating for the lug nuts on your trailer you will need to know check out the chart I attached that shows all of the torque specs for all the trailer lugs available based on stud size, wheel material and wheel size.

Hey Jon, yes you sure can! And it's not too difficult either. If your vehicle already has a 4 way flat on the back, you can just install the #ETBC7 which converts it to a 7 way to be used with trailers that have electric brakes. Basically the 4…

Hey Robert! For a hitch I recommend the Curt Trailer Hitch Receiver #C94WR. This is a Class 3 hitch with a 2" receiver and a bolt-on installation. The Trailer Mate #TMT56FR you looked at is also made by Curt, and isn't quite as robust. This…

Hi Richard! The best brake controllers on the market for your 2023 Ford Explorer XLT are going to be from Redarc. They're super easy to use and set up, and they are very reliable. They are the ones to get. Since you said you will be towing a…

Hey Ari! Thanks for reaching out! The LED Trailer License Plate Light #LPL91CB will be a great replacement for your license plate light. This one has a clear lens with white LEDs and is only marginally different in size, measuring 2-1/2" x…

On a 7-Way connector the suggested minimum wire gauge for the White (ground) wire, the Red or Black (power) wire, and the Blue (brake power) wire is 12 gauge. The minimum wire gauge for the remaining Green (right turn/brake) wire, the Yellow (left…

Hey Rogelio, thanks for reaching out. It is totally fine to use a no-drill bracket like part 18140 on a hitch with a square crosstube. People do it all the time and it works out fine. It's basically a hose clamp and once you tighten it, it can…

Congratulations on the HHR purchase James and thank you for sending the photo! Based on what I can see, your base plate appears to use Blue Ox's tabs and looks very similar to the Blue Ox Base Plate Kit #BX1692 used on the 2006-2011 Chevrolet…