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Old 01-24-2019, 01:15 PM
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Trailer wiring

I need to re wire my whole trailer harness. The owner before me had a hack job on it and I just want to redo it with a new brake controller and all new wiring. Can someone tell me where to start. I have heard there is a plug in the driver side wheel well where I can start, is this true?

Also the trailer brake in there now is a hack job as well. Can I just get a new one with the harness that plugs in to the stock plug under the dash and I should be good to go if I redo all the wiring back as-well.

Has any one done this?

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Hopkins makes a simple plug and play t-connection harness that plugs in line to the factory harness. I’d remove all the previous wiring and patch up any bare wires. Then I’d install one of the connectors I mentioned. The trailer brake wiring is pretty straightforward. You can also wire in a relay to protect your headlight circuit
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Originally Posted by honobiahunter
Hopkins makes a simple plug and play t-connection harness that plugs in line to the factory harness. I’d remove all the previous wiring and patch up any bare wires. Then I’d install one of the connectors I mentioned. The trailer brake wiring is pretty straightforward. You can also wire in a relay to protect your headlight circuit

All of the plugs are missing in the back end. There is a plug right up underneath the driver door behind the wheel wheel. Do you think I could start there?

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I have the same wiring harness problem as you have, I can't believe someone could be so stupid. Anyway, how did you repair the wiring harness to "Plug and Play". Thank you, Tom Kerley.
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The easiest would be to scavenge the original vehicle wiring from a salvage vehicle. However, if you’ve still got the factory connectors to the taillights then I believe I’d remove any non-factory wiring and repair any bare or chafed spots or cut and solder all new wire (preferably color matched) to the factory connectors. A simple automotive test light will be invaluable during any wiring so you can determine the function of each wire
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Hi . If your trailer has high power lights it could be trouble for stock car wiring!
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