How Can I Attach My 4-Way Trailer Wiring Harness to the Back of My Hitch Receiver?

Updated 03/11/2022 | Published 03/07/2022

Question:

That’s nice for square but my tow hitch is the round tube one

asked by: Gilbert V

Expert Reply:

For a great way to attach your # 118540 to your 2013 Ford Explorer, I recommend the Mounting Bracket 4-Pole Flat # 18144 along with the no-drill mounting bracket # 18136 for a drill-free solution.

I went ahead and attached videos that shows you the installation process of these parts.

expert reply by: Bob C

Neighbor Getting Creative with the No-Drill Mount Bracket # 18136
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Gil

1/1/0001

That’s nice for square but my tow hitch is the round tube one

Bob C.

3/11/2022

You can still use the mounting brackets on round crosstubes/hitches. The # 18144 can drill into a round surface. As far as the no-drill solution # 18136, you may have to get creative as to where you place the zip ties. Note that you do not have to necessarily secure your plug to the hitch; the plug just needs to be in a location where you can access it with the other side of the plug at the rear of the vehicle. I went ahead and attached a photo of a neighbor using zip ties to fasten it to some bolt holes on the fascia above his round-tube hitch.