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Parts Needed to Add a 7-Way Trailer Connector to a 2004 Chevy Blazer  

Updated 01/13/2014 | Published 01/11/2014

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Pollak 7-Pole and 4-Pole Trailer Connector Sockets w/ Mounting Bracket and Wiring - Vehicle End. I need a 7 pole connector for a 2004 blazer with no exsisting harness would this be my best choice? Thank you for your time.

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Since your 2004 Chevy Blazer does not have any type of trailer connector you will first need to install a 4-Way flat connector, # 18252. Then you can use the 4 and 7-Way installation kit, # ETBC7, which comes with everything you will need to maintain the 4-Way and add a 7-Way. It also includes components to hardwire in a brake controller.

Adding a 4-Way first makes it easier to install the 7-Way so that is the main reason you would install it first. If you decide you need a brake controller to control electric trailer brakes. I recommend the Tekonsha P2, # 90885, because its easy to set up, easy to use, and its reliable.

I have included some links that show and explain the ETBC7 installation for you.

You could install # HM40975-11998 that you referenced but it does not come with any additional wire to go to the front of the vehicle for the 12 volt circuit on the 7-Way or circuit breakers from the 12 volt and brake controller circuits. You would need to add additional wire, # DW04914-1, sold in 1 foot increments, long enough to reach each circuit. You would also need a 40 amp circuit breaker, # PK54540, for the 12 volt circuit, and a 20 or 30 amp breaker (# PK54520 or # PK54530) for a brake controller if you wanted to add one.

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