How to Install an Outlander Trailer Harness
The 2011 Mitsubishi Outlander can tow a maximum of 3,500 pounds when equipped with the 3.0-liter V-6. This is sufficient to tow a medium-size utility or double watercraft trailer. State laws require...
View ArticleHow Do I Install a 7-Way Connector on a 2007 Ford F-150 With a...
If you wish to install trailer brakes onto your 2007 Ford F-150, you may find that the trailer brakes you have purchased do not fit into the four-way connection at the rear of the truck. In this case,...
View ArticleHow to Install a Tow Package
Installing a tow package onto a vehicle which was not originally equipped with one is now easier than it ever has been. Many tow packages today simply bolt onto the frame of the vehicle, and the wiring...
View ArticleAerostar Trailer Harness Installation
Towing a trailer behind your Ford Aerostar will add cargo room for moving or camping trips. The 1997 Aerostar is rated to tow up to 3,900 pounds if equipped with the correct hitch and trailer harness....
View ArticleSubaru Baja Trailer Wiring Harness Instructions
The Subaru Baja can tow a small to medium-sized trailer when equipped with a hitch a 4-pole wiring harness. The 2003 model is rated for a maximum towing capacity of 2,400 pounds. Staying within the...
View ArticleKelsey Hayes Electric Brake Control Wiring Instructions
Wiring a Kelsey Hayes Electric Brake Controller to your vehicle will allow you to tow trailers with electric braking systems. The Kelsey controller uses information from the brake pedal and a motion...
View ArticleDodge Grand Caravan Trailer Wiring Harness Problems
Pulling a trailer behind a vehicle, such as a Dodge Grand Caravan, requires proper attachment of electrical wiring for brake lights and turn signals. If the trailer wiring harness malfunctions, there...
View ArticleHow do I Install a Kelsey Brake Control Box?
Installing a Kelsey brake control box in your vehicle will allow it to tow trailers with braking systems. The Kelsey brake controller uses a motion-detection device and information from the vehicle's...
View ArticleHow to Install a Kelsey Energize Brake Controller
Installing a Kelsey Energize Brake Controller in your vehicle will provide power for your trailer's electric brakes. The brake controller monitors the vehicle's brake pedal and deceleration rate and...
View ArticleDo-it-Yourself Trailer Wiring
Wiring a trailer for lights may seem like a daunting task, however it is surprisingly simple. Most state laws require that all trailers have functioning and visible tail, brake and turn signal lights....
View ArticleInstructions for the Brake Controller in a Kelsey Electric Trailer
The Kelsey electric brake controller is installed in your vehicle to allow you to tow trailers with brakes. The controller uses information from the vehicle brake pedal and a motion detector to...
View ArticleHow to Wire a 1996 GMC Jimmy Boat Trailer
The 1996 GMC Jimmy is rated for a maximum towing capacity of 5,500 pounds. That is enough to tow a small to medium-sized boat trailer. All boat trailers are required by law to have a minimum of signal,...
View ArticleHow to Install Hitch Wiring on a RAV4
The Toyota RAV4 is a mini SUV designed for family recreation as well as light off-roading. It is capable of towing small loads making it ideal for moving and other duties that require a trailer....
View ArticleHow to Wire a Vehicle for Towing a Trailer
For a trailer to be towed on a public highway a number of legally mandated requirements must be met, including the registering and licensing of the trailer and -- within the provisions of certain...
View ArticleHow to Rewire Lights on a Utility Trailer
Wiring on utility trailers, often exposed to the elements and at risk for damage and corrosion, requires attention when wiring. Wire casing becomes brittle and breaks due to aging, allowing moisture to...
View ArticleHow to Check a Wire Harness
Troubleshooting automobile electrical systems is a process of trial and error. By following the wire from the device to its source you can inspect the condition of the cable insulation along the way...
View ArticleHow to Install Hitch Wiring
Installing trailer hitch wiring on your car or truck is far easier than it ever used to be, and can be accomplished in just a few minutes. Trailer wiring is necessary if you plan to pull a trailer...
View ArticleHow to Install a Light on a Triton Trailer Cover
An enclosed Triton trailer protects your snowmobile, ATV, motorcycle or watercraft from the elements. Triton trailers are popular among power sports enthusiasts because they are built mostly from...
View ArticleHow to Wire a Trailer to a Ford F-250
The 2011 Ford F-250 Super Duty truck is rated to tow a maximum of 12,500 pounds when properly equipped. This is sufficient to tow a large camping, boat or fully enclosed trailer. All trailers must have...
View ArticleHow to Wire a Ford F450 Trailer
The Ford F450 is one of the most capable towing vehicles they build. The 2011 model year is rated to tow 17,500 pounds when properly equipped. This is enough for a very large camper, boat or utility...
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