Adding a 7-Way Trailer Connector to a 2006 Saturn Vue

Published 10/21/2014

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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:

This video uses the flat plug. The trailer I have to pull for our camping group has the large round plug to match the plug on my motorhome. I want to be able to move the trailer with the Saturn and would like to keep the connections simple by having matching plugs without using adapter extensions

asked by: Bob

Helpful Expert Reply:

In order to add a 7-Way trailer connector your Saturn Vue you will first have to install a 4-Way using # 118418. Then to add a 7-Way you have 2 options. If all you want is for the lights to work on the trailer when you tow it with the Vue then you would need # 37185. You would ground the white wire and the other wires can be capped off and stowed out of the way.

If you want all the functions of the 7-Way to work you would install the 4-Way but use # ETBC7 to add the 7-Way. If the trailer has electric brakes you would also need a brake controller. I recommend the P2, # 90885, because it is easy to set up and use and it is reliable.

I have included some links to the right that will help with this installation.

expert reply by: Michael H