Where should I splice for trailer wiring?
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10-26-2008, 05:01 PM
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Where should I splice for trailer wiring?
Hi,
I have a 1995 dodge ram 1500 SLT 4x4.
I have been looking around on the net but cannot find a direct answer and I do not want to cut somewhere I should not.
I would like to install a 4-prong wire harness for my trailer. I took the lights off the back of the truck and looked underneith to see my options.
It appears the lights are attached to a plug of sorts, though I cannot seem to easily disconnect this, I do not want to force it and risk breaking my trucks tail lights.
Where should I splice? or, is the truck designed for a t-connector that I can purchase from auto zone or the like?
I have a 1995 dodge ram 1500 SLT 4x4.
I have been looking around on the net but cannot find a direct answer and I do not want to cut somewhere I should not.
I would like to install a 4-prong wire harness for my trailer. I took the lights off the back of the truck and looked underneith to see my options.
It appears the lights are attached to a plug of sorts, though I cannot seem to easily disconnect this, I do not want to force it and risk breaking my trucks tail lights.
Where should I splice? or, is the truck designed for a t-connector that I can purchase from auto zone or the like?
#4
04-10-2009, 01:26 AM
[QUOTE=dhvaughan;1439378]http://www.etrailer.com/pc-VWH~118329.htm[/QUOTE
I have a 1999 Ram 1500 with the factory tow package. My current seven prong plug in the back for the trailer is all corroded and won't stay on and I'd like to replace it. I was able to take it off and it seems to have plugged into a rectangular plug with 8 prongs inside. Will the above item from e-trailer plug into that receptacle? Will I need anything else? Thanks.
I have a 1999 Ram 1500 with the factory tow package. My current seven prong plug in the back for the trailer is all corroded and won't stay on and I'd like to replace it. I was able to take it off and it seems to have plugged into a rectangular plug with 8 prongs inside. Will the above item from e-trailer plug into that receptacle? Will I need anything else? Thanks.
#5
04-10-2009, 09:43 AM
no. the item above is an standard 4 wire connector that taps into the trucks tail lights. it sounds like you need a new pigtail, or receptacle for the factory tow package. i don't know if its generic, or if you'd need to visit the dealer. if its just a pigtail, it shouldn't be too terrible expensive.
edit. you might want this.
http://www.etrailer.com/c-ELEPWD.htm
oops. maybe not.
edit. you might want this.
http://www.etrailer.com/c-ELEPWD.htm
oops. maybe not.
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Last edited by dhvaughan; 04-10-2009 at 09:51 AM.
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04-10-2009, 10:46 AM
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#8
04-10-2009, 12:07 PM
Hi,
I have a 1995 dodge ram 1500 SLT 4x4.
I have been looking around on the net but cannot find a direct answer and I do not want to cut somewhere I should not.
I would like to install a 4-prong wire harness for my trailer. I took the lights off the back of the truck and looked underneith to see my options.
It appears the lights are attached to a plug of sorts, though I cannot seem to easily disconnect this, I do not want to force it and risk breaking my trucks tail lights.
Where should I splice? or, is the truck designed for a t-connector that I can purchase from auto zone or the like?
I have a 1995 dodge ram 1500 SLT 4x4.
I have been looking around on the net but cannot find a direct answer and I do not want to cut somewhere I should not.
I would like to install a 4-prong wire harness for my trailer. I took the lights off the back of the truck and looked underneith to see my options.
It appears the lights are attached to a plug of sorts, though I cannot seem to easily disconnect this, I do not want to force it and risk breaking my trucks tail lights.
Where should I splice? or, is the truck designed for a t-connector that I can purchase from auto zone or the like?
#9
04-10-2009, 03:02 PM
no. the item above is an standard 4 wire connector that taps into the trucks tail lights. it sounds like you need a new pigtail, or receptacle for the factory tow package. i don't know if its generic, or if you'd need to visit the dealer. if its just a pigtail, it shouldn't be too terrible expensive.
edit. you might want this.
http://www.etrailer.com/c-ELEPWD.htm
oops. maybe not.
edit. you might want this.
http://www.etrailer.com/c-ELEPWD.htm
oops. maybe not.
- 2002- current Dodge Vehicles
- 2004- current Chrysler Vehicles
- 2002- current Jeep Vehicles
I took my truck to a place in Atlanta called Tow Pro Hitches and Repair. At first I was going to have them splice in a seven plug because my old enclosure was bent and everything was corroded. They actually had something very similar to the item above and it worked just fine. Even had a tester on board and everything.
Now if I could just get my Hazards to work.
