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• Troubleshooting Trailer Wiring Install on 2010 Chrysler Town and Country that Doesn't Work
  Sounds like the ground wire is your issue. But first did you check to make sure there's a good fuse in the fuse holder of the # 118552? It's pretty easy to forget that. But for the ground strap you need to have it connected to a metal surface that comes into contact with the vehicle frame in order for it to ground properly. I am not exactly sure where you have it now but it sounds like it's not attached to a metal surface.
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• Trailer Hitch and Wiring for 2008 Chrysler Town and Country Carrying Wheelchair Carrier
  The best hitch for your 2008 Chrysler Town and Country for carrying a wheelchair carrier like you mentioned would be the etrailer # e98854 which has the best tongue weight capacity and has a mostly hidden appearance which looks the best and also helps with ground clearance. In the description it says max GTW with weight distribution is 5,000 lbs which is a system that distributes some tongue weight up to the front axle which increases the weight capacity. For a custom trailer wiring harness...
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for a 2012 Jeep Patriot Latitude Edition
  The Draw-Tite trailer hitch, # 75712, fits all styles of the 2012 Jeep Patriot including Latitude models. I have included a link to the installation instructions and a link to a video that shows a typical installation for you. If you plan on doing some towing I recommend the etrailer ball mount kit # EBMK4. It comes with a ball mount, an interchangeable ball set, a hitch pin with clip, and a carrying bag. For trailer wiring, use # 118552. I have included some links explaining the installation...
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• Trailer Hitch, Brake Controller, and Wiring Recommendation for 2017 Jeep Patriot
  First you'll want to start with the Draw Tite Hitch part # 75712 which is a confirmed fit for your 2017 Jeep Patriot and would work well. I attached an install video for this for you to check out too. It's a 2 inch hitch which will have higher towing capacities. You will need to start with a 4-way (if you do not have one). For that you would want the # 118552. From there you would need to convert the 4-way to a 7-way so that you can install the brake controller. For that you will want...
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• Will Draw-Tite Class III Hitch 75579 Fit 2008 Chrysler Town and Country with Powered 3rd Row Seats
  I reviewed the written installation instructions for the Draw-Tite 2-inch Class III hitch # 75579, which is a confirmed fit on your 2008 Chrysler Town and Country, and I found no reference to issues installing this hitch on vans with electrically-operated third row seating. But to make absolutely certain that this hitch will work for you I called my technical contact at Draw-Tite. Draw-Tite confirmed that this 2-inch hitch # 75579 will fit just fine on your van. I linked for you a video...
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• Distance from hitch Pin Hole Center to Ball Hole Center on Ball Mount # AMSC10
  I went out to the warehouse and pulled a Cushioned Ball Mount, # AMSC10, to measure. From the center of the hitch pin hole to the center of the ball hole measures 11-1/2 inches. I have included a link to our FAQ article on choosing the correct ball mount for you to view. The Draw-Tite Trailer Hitch, # 75579, is the most popular model for a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. I have included a link to the installation details and a link to a video showing a typical installation for you to view. For...
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• Trailer Left Side Tail Light Stays Lit Up Bright All the Time
  It sounds like there is a short that is drawing power to the driver side tail light. Since harness # 118552 is a powered harness and is connected the the vehicle battery a short would draw power even with the vehicle off. The first thing you are going to want to do is disconnect the trailer from the vehicle to isolate the location of the issue. Start on the vehicle side by testing the converter. To test the converter use a circuit tester like # PTW2979. You will test the wires going in...
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• Gap Between Frame and Hitch When Installing Draw-Tite Hitch On 2017 Jeep Patriot
  The Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 75712 is a confirmed fit for a 2017 Jeep Patriot. That said, there should be no washers or spacers needed to fill the gap between the frame and flange on the trailer hitch. If a gap is present, you may want to bend the flanges out on the trailer hitch. The other option as you mentioned is to just run the bolts down as that will then help line-up the flange to the frame rail but you will need to be careful about stressing the frame too...
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• Transmission and Power Steering Coolers for 2015 Jeep Patriot
  The 2015 Jeep Patriot with either 2.0L or 2.4L engine does have a towing capacity of 1000-lbs; the 2.4L models with the Trailer Tow Prep Package (AHC) or the Freedom Drive II Off Road Package (AWL) can tow up to 2000-lbs trailer weight. You can see these towing specs in the page from the owner's manual (page 179) that I linked for you. Towing capacity for any vehicle is determined by the auto maker and adding aftermarket products does not increase it. Installing a hitch with a higher rating,...
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• What is Needed to Tow a M105A2 Military Trailer with a 2013 Dodge Durango
  To convert your M105A2 military trailer to a 7-blade, I would recommend using the Epicord 7-Way with Junction Box # 277-000141. This makes the conversion simple and you don't have to worry about wiring the connector itself. You'll also need some ring terminals like # 44-5310A and some loom clamps like # A0500. The wires in the junction box are color coded as indicated below. Military wiring is typically not color-coded, so you may need to use a circuit tester like # PTW2992 and a 12V power...
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• Where Is The Factory Trailer Brake Controller Port In A 2011 Dodge Durango?
  The factory trailer brake controller port in your 2011 Dodge Durango will be located underneath the dash near the emergency brake pedal, but can be pretty hard to find. If you take a look at the 4:22 minute mark of the included video of the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885 with plug-in adapter # TK93VR being installed you will see where we have found the connector on a similar 2013 Dodge Durango. Keep in mind this port will only be there if your vehicle has the factory 7-way connector. If...
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• Troubleshooting Trailer Wiring of Cornpro Trailer Where Taillight Stays on All the Time
  The converter you'd need to test of your trailer wiring would not be on your Cornpro trailer and would be on your tow vehicle instead. Depending on your tow vehicle the converter might be easy to find (if it's aftermarket) but if it's factory trailer wiring that might not be totally possible. First thing you should do at this point is test the 4-way of the wiring harness with a circuit tester part # PTW2993 for voltage on all of the right pins when the taillight signals are being applied....
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• Can Trailer Harness Wiring Be Tested Without Cutting Wires
  You can use a circuit tester like part # PTW2993 to test the input and output wires on the Tekonsha Trailer Wiring Harness # 118552. The tester will pierce the insulation of wires you want to check. If you have access to the connectors where the converter plugs into the vehicle harness, you can back probe the connector without having to pierce the wire insulation. I have attached a link to a video that shows how the tester is used to check the wiring.
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• What is the Correct Trailer Wiring Harness for a 2008 Chrysler Town and Country
  The wiring harness for your 2008 Chrysler Town and Country is the Tow Ready Custom Fit Vehicle Wiring, # 118552. It is specifically designed to fit your vehicle. The Stow-Go seating will not have an effect on the installation or performance of this harness. I have included a link to the installation details and an install video on a similar vehicle for this harness below. The main difference between the 118552 harness and the one you have referenced is that the 118552 harness has a circuit...
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• Recommendation for 2 Inch Trailer Hitch Receiver on 2008 Chrysler Town and Country Stow and Go
  I recommend the Curt Class III Receiver Hitch, # 13364, for your 2008 Chrysler Town and Country Stow and Go. This 2 inch hitch has a maximum trailer weight capacity of 4,000 pounds and tongue weight capacity of 400 pounds and mounts directly to the frame with no welding required. If you plan to tow and need wiring to operate lights on a trailer, the Tekonsha Wiring Harness, # 118552, can be plugged directly into your vehicle's factory connectors with no cutting or splicing needed. We...
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• Recommended Brake Controller And Wiring For 2011 Dodge Durango
  Thanks for being a return customer. I will make some recommendations that will work for your 2011 Durango. The trailer wiring harness I recommend for you is the T-One Wiring Harness # 118552. This plugs into the vehicle wiring harness behind the driver and passenger side. You will need to remove the tail lights to get to the harness. You will then need to run a hot lead wire to the positive battery post. To put a 7-way trailer connector on the vehicle you will then need part # ETBC7....
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• Trailer Hitch for a 2008 Chrysler Town & Country with Stow n Go Seats
  Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 75579 is listed as a fit for all models of the 2008 Chrysler Town and Country so that would include models that have the Stow n Go seats. I have linked the instructions and a video showing how the hitch installs. If you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # EBMK4. It comes with a ball mount with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop, interchangeable ball set, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag. If the ball mount kit does...
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• Can my 2015 Jeep Patriot Carry a Dirt Bike using the Curt Hitch and Carrier
  I looked up the owner's manual for your 2015 Jeep Patriot, and on page 422 it gives all the ratings for pulling a trailer. There are 2 different ratings, if you Patriot has the factory tow package or not. If you have the 2.0L, or 2.4L motor without the tow package the max tongue weight is 150 lbs. If you have the 2.4L with the factory tow package or the Freedom Drive II Off road package the tongue weight is 300lbs. From the research I did your dirt bike weighs around 240 lbs dry. So...
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• What Hitch Fits 2008 Chrysler Town and Country with Stow and Go Seats
  Yes, the etrailer.com hitch part # e98854 that you referenced does fit your 2008 Chrysler Town and Country with Stow and Go seats. I attached an install video for this hitch on a similar 2011 Town and Country as yours for you to check out as well. If you need trailer wiring too the Tekonsha kit part # 118552 is the way to go as it install easily and has a very reliable converter box as well. If you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # 989900....
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• No Power on Trailer Wiring Harness Installed on a 2013 Dodge Durango
  Let's start with the easiest things first and go from there. Check the fuse holder that came with trailer wiring harness # 118552 for your 2013 Dodge Durango. Make sure the fuse is inserted and that it is not blown. The ground wire needs to be attached to a bare metal surface, preferably by itself. There can be no paint or coating between the surface and the ground. You may need a different ground location or to sand down the area to get to bare metal. You can test to see if the converter...
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• Dimensions of Trailer Hitch for 2009 Jeep Patriot
  I measured the Draw-Tite Max-Frame Trailer Hitch # 75712 that fits your 2009 Jeep Patriot and found that it measures about 35-3/4 inches long and from the rear of the cross tube to the front of the receiver is 7-3/4 inches. This is a Class III hitch with a 2" receiver and has a tongue weight capacity of 525 lbs and towing capacity of 3,500 lbs. It is a complete bolt-on installation so you will not have to drill into your Patriot's frame to mount it. The hitch has a black powder coat to...
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• Parts Needed to Install a Trailer Brake Controller on a 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
  In order to use the electric trailer brakes you are going to need to install a brake controller and 7-Way trailer connector on your 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan. First, if your van does not already have a 4-Way connector you will need to install one using # 118552. If it does have a 4-Way already you do not need to install another one. Next you will need the 4 and 7-Way Installation kit # ETBC7. This provides the 7-Way and the wiring and accessories needed to hardwire in the brake controller....
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• Trailer Wiring Harness Recommendation for 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
  For your 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan we have the T-One wiring harness part # 118552 which is a confirmed fit and will work well. I attached an install video for this kit on a similar 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan as yours as well.
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• Trailer Hitch Receiver and Trailer Connector Kit for a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan
  The Draw-Tite Class III Trailer Hitch, part # 75579 is a fit for the 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. The Curt Class II hitch, part # 12264 and the Curt Class III hitch, part # 13364 also fit a 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan. Since a Class III has the more common 2 inch receiver opening, and the Draw-Tite Class III is a bit less expensive than its Curt counterpart, I'd recommend the Draw-Tite model. For a plug-and-play wiring application for your 2009 Dodge Caravan, use # 118552. To complete your...
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