Trailer socket?

Just bought a small travel trailer and need to wire a 7 prong socket, lights, electric brakes and battery charging. What do I need besides the socket and how to wire. Thanks.

 

[Craigerz]

Google.
The Ex isn't wired for trailer brakes, so you will need a brake controller and wire it in also. Not easy but not impossible.

 

[thebrakeman]

Call etrailer.com customer service. They will ask some questions about your Ex, and help you get set up.
I added all wiring/fuses/etc for lights, 12V Aux, and brake controller to 2000 Chrysler Grand Voyager to tow a 3000 lb popup. As was said, not easy, but not impossible. Took me 2 days, including adding the hitch receiver.

 

[Alex from GA]

Thanks for the reply. I made a bracket, installed the socket and wired everything except the brakes. My trailer is way under 3000 lbs and I don't need brakes. If I find it's unsafe I'll get the controller. At least all the lights work and I can charge the battery

 

[thebrakeman]

Your brakes are designed to handle up to the GVWR of the Explorer. If the combined, loaded weight of the Explorer-plus-camper is greater than the GVWR of the Explorer, I highly recommend you run with trailer brakes functioning.

 

[Alex from GA]

Thanks for your concern. We're taking a one day trip next week so we'll see how it works and if we need brakes. In another lifetime I used to tow a 5000 lb boat with my '68 Ford 3/4 ton truck with a 12' slide in camper and yes the trailer had brakes. The whole rig weighed 15K lbs.