Wiring the Hopkins Endurance Multi-Tow Trailer Connector # HM48470 on a 2001 Mercury Mountaineer

Updated 07/13/2011 | Published 07/12/2011

Question:

where do I connect the black wire from my vehicle ?

asked by: Greg L

Expert Reply:

If the black wire on your 2001 Mercury Mountaineer is the 12V power wire from the vehicles battery you will want to connect that wire to the terminal at the eleven oclock position on the back of the Hopkins Endurance Multi-Tow Trailer Connector, part # HM48470.

When wiring the Hopkins connector to your vehicle I would recommend to use a circuit tester like the Quickee Tester, # 3808 to test the functions of the wires and wire the connector by function and not just color.

I am including a picture of the back of the Hopkins trailer connector that will show which wires will connect to which terminals.

I am also including a link to the installation instructions on the Hopkins connector.

expert reply by: Jeff D