Towing - I Have Not Done My Homework...
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txfromwi
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Hi,
Stupid questions brought about by a last minute change in plans....
Might actually be towing a small UHaul trailer on a 6 hour drive.
I have the hitch, but I am unclear on the electrical connections.
The truck is across country so I cannot look at it.
Do I need to modify anything for electrical connections? Any splices? If so what to purchase?
What am I going to find when I get under there and where is it?
It's a 2016, HSE.
The VIN number report says
Internet reports that UHaul has a 4 pin connector, but I cannot verify that.
We purchased it used, so it might be modified to tow, but if not...
Because it's across country I already have an appointment at the dealership for an oil change when I get there.
Should I just have them do any modifications? (I can take a few tools, but ...)
Thanks!!
Stupid questions brought about by a last minute change in plans....
Might actually be towing a small UHaul trailer on a 6 hour drive.
I have the hitch, but I am unclear on the electrical connections.
The truck is across country so I cannot look at it.
Do I need to modify anything for electrical connections? Any splices? If so what to purchase?
What am I going to find when I get under there and where is it?
It's a 2016, HSE.
The VIN number report says
| LESS TOWING EQUIPMENT |
| LESS TRAILER TOWING PACKAGE |
Internet reports that UHaul has a 4 pin connector, but I cannot verify that.
We purchased it used, so it might be modified to tow, but if not...
Because it's across country I already have an appointment at the dealership for an oil change when I get there.
Should I just have them do any modifications? (I can take a few tools, but ...)
Thanks!!
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The wiring harness is straight forward to install. The official instructions are to remove the rear bumper skin, but I didn't and it seems fine. It is plug-and-play, no splicing/soldering required. A couple of screws attach the receptacle to the rear of the frame (there's the hole there behind the plastic plug, to the left of the recovery point). You do have to remove the rear left taillight. I got my wiring harness off of ebay, genuine harness. It has both the 7-pin round as well as the 4-pin flat plug, so will accommodate either.
I also just went through this, I bought the British Atlantic kit that comes with written instructions and there's a video on YouTube (from British Atlantic). Install is pretty basic and needs minimal tools... The hardest part was getting the harness/bracket through the existing hole in the frame; right around 3 minutes in this video:
This is the main video that I used. An impact driver for the four screws was a big help. Here's the British Atlantic video:
The harness comes with 4-pin and 7-pin plugs
This is the main video that I used. An impact driver for the four screws was a big help. Here's the British Atlantic video:
The harness comes with 4-pin and 7-pin plugs
txfromwi
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That's crazy easy! Thanks!
I can even get my D to open it up and show me what's in there to see if the wiring is already installed.
Hardest part will be the spare tire, and I need to do that anyhow because I splurged and actually purchased a new spare, but they mounted it back up wrong way around. Great time to fix that!
I can even get my D to open it up and show me what's in there to see if the wiring is already installed.
Hardest part will be the spare tire, and I need to do that anyhow because I splurged and actually purchased a new spare, but they mounted it back up wrong way around. Great time to fix that!
txfromwi
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HA! Daughter got in there and sent a photo, YUP, wiring harness is installed!
txfromwi
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Sorry, another dumb question.
OK, so the UHaul trailer says ideal hitch height is 18.5 - 18.75 inches as measured to the center of the 2"ball.
For our LR4 setups, with the Rover Hitch, looks like I will need a height raising adjuster as the intermediate.
(I have the Rover hitch - just finished rebuilding it - it came with the vehicle but no key. Works great now!)
It's unlikely I will use this adjuster again, but I believe in buying quality, so what brand do you recommend?
Leaning toward the Rhino unit - because I know the brand.
Thanks.
This one, $170.
www.rhinousainc.com
OK, so the UHaul trailer says ideal hitch height is 18.5 - 18.75 inches as measured to the center of the 2"ball.
For our LR4 setups, with the Rover Hitch, looks like I will need a height raising adjuster as the intermediate.
(I have the Rover hitch - just finished rebuilding it - it came with the vehicle but no key. Works great now!)
It's unlikely I will use this adjuster again, but I believe in buying quality, so what brand do you recommend?
Leaning toward the Rhino unit - because I know the brand.
Thanks.
This one, $170.
6" Adjustable Drop Hitch
AMERICAN OWNED, FAMILY OPERATED - Join the Rhino Family & Support a USA based Father/Son Business QUICK & EASY ADJUSTMENTS - Whether You Need a Drop or Rise, Instantly Adapt to Any Towing Situation with the Extremely Versatile & Easy to use Ball Mount. INDUSTRY LEADING STRENGTH - 2-Inch Hitch...
www.rhinousainc.com
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powershift
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Does UHaul offer a hitch? They have quality hitches.
txfromwi
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Yes UHaul has an adjustable hitch, it must must be purchased, is over $200 and requires additional purchase of the pin locks.
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