Trailer Wiring Recommendation for a 2009 Dodge Journey

Published 06/09/2014

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

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$65.98

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

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$101.49

Question:

I have purchased Two of these each time one or two years after the ModuLite Powered Tail Light Converter craps the bed . Both times right after the winter I live in Rochester NY Winters are long is any one else having this problem.Dont really want to buy another one. Is this one any better Curt Code: C56037

asked by: Ed D

Expert Reply:

We've had several positive reviews of the Tow Ready wiring harness part # 118474. This is the first time we've heard of one shorting out after winter. Typically these thing short out because of a short on the trailer wiring. Before you install another unit I would recommend you go over your trailer wiring looking for any corrosion or cut or exposed wires and fix as necessary. It could even be corrosion on the vehicle side 4-way from being out in the elements all winter long.

Curt harnesses tend to be harder to short out. They use a more modern circuit board than the Tow Ready products and tent to be more reliable. If you check out the specs section on both of the products you will see that the Curt harness actually has higher max amperage ratings so it would resist shorting better.

Tow Ready:

Maximum amperage:
Stop/turn lights: 2.1 amps per circuit
Tail lights: 5.6 amps per circuit

Curt:

Maximum amperage:
Stop/turn lights: 3 amps per circuit
Tail lights: 6 amps per circuit