How Can I Get Additional Trailer Wiring Signals at the Rear of my Durango

Updated 12/23/2020 | Published 12/20/2020

Question:

Hello all, I am looking for a tail light tap of some kind for my 2000 Dodge Durango. I need get power when brake, tail, backup lamps come on for auxillary lamps. This Durango has factory trailer harness. Best suggestions please?

asked by: Chris

Helpful Expert Reply:

With a factory trailer harness all of the wires you are looking for are at the back of that plug. To keep from splicing into the wiring harness there or tying up the plug itself you can use a T-Connector to duplicate the signals. The best way to accomplish this is to use the Hopkins Endurance 5th Wheel/Gooseneck 90-Degree Wiring Harness w/ 7-Pole Connector part # HM41158. This can be placed between the factory trailer harness and plug giving you the wires.

You will unplug the factory connector from the rear of the trailer connector place this in between then reconnect the original. This will eliminate the need to splice into your factory wiring by using this as a tap. This was the shortest one I could find but it can be cut to whatever length it is you need to cover.

expert reply by: Randy B