Installing Trailer Wiring Harness on a 1999 Dodge Dakota

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I recently purchased a 1999 Dodge Dakota, which has no electrical connection for connecting to trailer lights. I have a small pop-up camper that I will be towing with the truck and need to install the proper connection to use the brake lights and blinkers on the pop-up. I was wondering if this item #118329 is what I need to make this work, since the Dakota has no visible connection near the trailer hitch. Do all 1999 Dakotas come with the wiring on each side, underneath the truck, to connect this product to as you have explained int the installation instructions?

asked by: JOSHUA S

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The Tow Ready # 118329 T-One vehicle wiring harness you referred to is indeed the correct trailer wiring harness for your 1999 Dakota. The trailer wiring harness plugs inline with the vehicle wiring harness that feeds the truck's taillight assemblies, as you can see in the installation video I've linked for you.

expert reply by: Mike L

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Answer 2

Yes, assuming that plug you have found does indeed contain the trailer brake and battery charge circuits you can clip this off and then hardwire in a 7-way for which I recommend using the Hopkins Endurance Quick-Install 7-Way Trailer Connector with…

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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…

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Answer 9

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Since the pin weight of your camper is 2.1k, I recommend going with the LoadLifter 5000 opposed to the 7500. While technically there is not reason you couldn't use the 7500 kit, it really is not necessary for a camper like yours. Generally the…

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Answer 12

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