Installing a 7-Way Trailer Connector on a 2012 Kia Sedona

Updated 11/21/2013 | Published 11/20/2013

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T-One Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector

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Tekonsha Prodigy P2 Trailer Brake Controller - 1 to 4 Axles - Proportional

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Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires

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Question:

I have to install wiring for a 7 pin camper plug on my 2012 Kia Sedona. There is no trailer wiring at this time. I have a Prodigy brake controller that also has to be installed. It appears that I need to first install the plug in wiring for a four pin trailer wiring harness first and then convert to the universal wiring for the 7 pin system. Is this correct or is there a specific wiring package to go directly to the 7 pin system? I will be doing the work myself. I have purchased several trailer hitches and wiring systems from Etrailer over the years and am always impressed with your company. Please keep up the good work. Thank you

asked by: Robert D

Helpful Expert Reply:

You are definitely on the right track. You will first want to install a wiring harness with a 4-way flat connector like the Tow Ready T-One Wiring Harness, # 118410, that you referenced. You could simply run lengths of wires from a vehicle side 7-way socket and wire the socket yourself, but that would involve splicing into your vehicles tail light wiring, which I would not recommend. That route would also be very time consuming and tedious.

Instead, after you install the plug-in style T-One harness, you can use our Universal 4-Way and 7-Way Installation Kit, # ETBC7. This comes with a 4-way and 7-way adapter and all of the necessary hardware and wires you need to complete the installation with your Prodigy brake controller.

I have attached installation videos of the T-One harness and the ETBC7 kit on a Kia Sedona for you to check out. The video of the ETBC7 kit also shows how to make the connections for a brake controller. The brake controller in the video is different from the Prodigy, but the installation procedure will be the same for your Prodigy.

I have attached a few help articles on wiring and brake controller installations. If you have any questions during the installation process, feel free to ask me any question you have.

expert reply by: John H