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Trailer Hookup on a 2000 Sport

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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 01:45 PM
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Gey guys.

I've added a trailer hitch to my 2000 Ram Sport last winter mainly for pulling purposes (read tow hook).
I now want to use a trailer, but since the truck never had a tow package, I don't have wiring hookup.

I've done a bit of searching, and found that the 3rd Gen trucks were all pre-wired from factory. They just had the 4-pin connector taped up inside the bumper or something along those lines.

Does anyone know if the 2nd Gens have something similar hidden somewhere?

Thanks for any help.

P.S. If anyone knows the color code for the wires I should splice into, that would be great too.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 04:07 PM
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Hoppy part number 42115...You can get it at most autoparts stores...
 
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 04:14 PM
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You must've missunderstood my question. I know I can buy "T harnesses" that will just plug into my taillight harness. I was asking about existing factory wiring!
 
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 04:31 PM
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if your truck didnt have a factory installed tow package, then more then likley not, gonna have to wire something up
 
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 08:56 PM
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2nd gens do not have hidden trailer tow wiring.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 10:38 PM
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No, there is no existing wiring, but I just put a "T" harness on my uncles 96 that he found at lowes clearanced out for three bucks. There is a plug on each side going to the taillights and you just un plug it and plug the harness in.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 11:25 AM
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Thanks guys. I picked up just a 4pin connector with48" leads on it, and I will splice it into the truck harness later on today.
 
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