Parts Needed to Add 4 way and 7 way Connector to 2016 Chevy Traverse  

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We do have wiring harness options for the 2016 Chevy Traverse that can be used to put a 4 and 7 way connector on your vehicle. If your Traverse does not have the towing package connector at the rear passenger side of the vehicle (check out the video on the Tekonsha # 118271 to see where you can find it) you'll want to use the Hopkins Plug-In Simple # HM11141150 to install a 4 way connector. This harness installs by plugging into behind your taillights and provides you with a 4 way connector, which is the base of what you need to start.

Once you've installed the 4 way you can add a 7 way connector using the # ETBC7 by plugging your 4 way into the harness on the ETBC7 and then running the wires on the ETBC7 to the battery and brake controller in your vehicle. The ETBC7 does not have a 4 way plug on the face of the socket but will have a harness that is connected to the main wiring to allow you to connect to any 4 way trailer plugs you might be using.

If you don't already have a brake controller for your vehicle I would instead recommend using the # ETBC7L and a wireless brake controller like the Curt Echo # C51180, which just plugs into the 7 way connector and doesn't require any wiring inside the vehicle. This is by far the easiest brake controller on the market to install and is controlled wirelessly with your IOS (8.0 or newer) or Android (4.4 or newer) smartphone.

If you do have the tow package wiring harness on your 2016 Traverse, as shown in the video mentioned above, you can use the Tekonsha # 118271 to plug into the tow package plug and then replace the socket with the Hopkins # HM40975 which has both a 4 way and 7 way connector. This wiring setup can also be used with the Curt Echo Mobile Brake Controller # C51180.

I've gone ahead and linked some installation and review videos of these items that you might want to have a look at, as well.

expert reply by: Erik B

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