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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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• 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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• Installing a 7-Way Connector at the Rear of a 5th Wheel Trailer with a 4-Pole Connector
  To get a functioning 7-Way at the rear of your 5th wheel trailer that has a 4-Pole you will want to install the Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole # 37185 which can be mounted to your bumper using the No-Drill Mount Bracket # 18140. To get the 12V Power and Brake Controller signal from your Chevy Duramax you will then need to run Jacketed 2 Wire (Brake Wire) # 12-2-1 up to the 7-Way on your Duramax and splice it in. If Butt Connectors are needed use part # DW05745-5. If the Auxiliary pin...
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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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• Does Ground Wire of 4-Way to 7-Way Adapter Need to be Grounded
  If your 7-way adapter does not have the ground wire grounded that would be why it's not working properly.
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• Parts Needed to Install a 7-way Trailer Connector and Tow a Trailer with a 2009 Toyota Tacoma
  Yes, you can install a 7-way trailer connector on your 2009 Toyota Tacoma. There's a couple of options depending on your trailer. First you're going to need to start with a 4-way flat connector like you've already found. I suggest the Curt # C55513 which plugs into your truck's wiring either behind the taillights or the rear bumper. Once you have the 4-way, if your trailer does not have brakes you can use an adapter, # 37185, to go from the 4-way to provide a 7-way. However, installing...
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• 7-Way Upgrade Kit to Install Curt Echo Brake Controller and Provide 12V Power for Trailer Battery
  If you have a 4-pole wiring setup now and you want to install a wireless trailer brake controller you will use an adapter like Curt # C57672 or Hopkins # 37185. Both install by plugging in to your 4-pole and by making additional wiring connections using the pigtail leads. If you want to use a wireless smartphone-controlled brake controller like the Curt Echo # C51180 you will not need to run a blue brake output wire. All you'll need to do is provide a 12V power connection to the adapter....
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• Is My 2016 Honda Pilot Trailer Wiring 7-way or Only 4-way?
  Your 2016 Honda Pilot will have a trailer wiring plug behind the driver's side at the rear by your tail lights. I've attached a video of the Curt # C56291 harness to assist. The Curt wiring harness # CU86FR is the 7-way wiring harness that connects to the same location. Each kit activates the tow package already available in your vehicle, so I recommend installing the 7-way unless you know you will only ever use the 4-way. It is a little more work on the installation side but gives you...
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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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• 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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• Does Blue Wire on 37185 4-Pole to 7-Way Adapter Need to Be Connected When Using RF Brake Controller
  I'm assuming you're speaking of the # 37185 4-pole to 7-way adapter. You won't need to attach that blue wire from the adapter to anything, just bundle it up out of the way. The Black wire needs to run to the vehicle battery, using some # 10-1-1 wire through a 40A circuit breaker like # 9510 and the white wire needs to be grounded to the vehicle frame or chassis and the 4-pole connector on the adapter needs to be plugged into the 4-pole adapter on the vehicle to access the taillight circuits.
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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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• 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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• 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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• Installing a Brake Controller in a 2016 Ford F-150 with Factory 4-Way Flat Connector
  For your 2016 Ford F-150, the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 # 90885 is a great option. To install this, you will need the wiring harness # 22292. This adapter plugs into the built-in connector beneath your vehicle's dashboard. To access this connector, first locate the instrument cluster finish panel in the center of you dash, near the driver's side. Carefully pry the panel out and undo the locking tabs to remove the panel. Plug the adaptor into the mating connector in the large gray housing behind...
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• Trailer Hitch Recommendation for 2020 Hyundai Palisade
  Curt does make really great trailer hitch and we do recommend them highly. We have a fit for your 2020 Hyundai Palisade too with the part # C13427 but the part number you mentioned is not a fit. This is a mostly hidden trailer hitch with plenty of towing capacity. Check out the install picture and video link I attached to this page as well. For trailer wiring the easiest to install option is the part # CU94FR. If you wanted to do some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount...
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• Brake Controller Installation on a 2007 Ford Expedition with Factory 4-Way Wiring Harness
  In order to install a brake controller on your 2007 Ford Expedition you will want to use the Adapter 4-Pole to 7-Pole and 4-Pole part # 37185 as this will give you both 4 and 7 way connection points on the rear of your vehicle. The rest of the wires needed to install a brake controller should already be present. When you do decide to purchase a brake controller, I recommend using the Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller part # 90885 as this is one of our most popular and best selling...
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• 7-Way Trailer Wiring Recommendation for a 2015 Ford F-150 with 4-Way
  I wish there was a simple plug-in option for installing a 7-way on your 2015 Ford F-150 but there isn't at this time. Now if your trailer does not have brakes all you would need is the part # 37185 as an adapter to convert the 4-way to a 7-way. If you do have trailer brakes you would need the # 37185 as well as the an install harness for the brake controller like the part # 22292. There are a few connections at the rear of your truck that you would need to make as well. The brake output...
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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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• Can a 7-Way Trailer Wiring Kit Install on 2023 Kia Sportage
  Hey Gord, so it is definitely possible to install a 7-way on your 2023 Kia Sportage and not have the electronics go crazy but the vehicle was not pre-wired for a 7-way so the install would require some hardwiring depending on what additional circuits you need active beyond just trailer taillights. So it really depends on what you had installed and how it was done to know what you have going wrong. For a 7-way install on your vehicle the first thing needed is a 4-way install like the Curt...
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• How Does Brake Controller Install on 2019 Ford F-150 with Factory 4-Way
  To install a brake controller like the Hopkins Agility part # HM47295 in your 2019 Ford F-150 you'd actually just need the # 37185 which would plug into the 4-way you have at the rear of your truck and then you'd splice the blue wire of the adapter to the blue wire of the harness you can see in the attached picture. Instead of the Agility I would strongly recommend the iCommand part # TK63VR as it performs much better and is much more reliable as well. For a Class III hitch part # C86HR...
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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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