Trailer hitch wiring questions

[SHUMAX]

I'm going to be putting a hitch splitter on and adding a 4 bikes rack, with a cargo rack below those for luggage. This will all hide the brake lights more than I like. I'm considering adding a set of brake/turn signal lights you would use on a boat, on the back of the cargo rack.

I've never wired anything like this before; though, I've wired many car stereo's, radar detectors, etc. So, I get the idea. I looked at the harness on the Explorer. Are the kits I see on Amazon going to plug right into that harness? Do I need something special? I don't want to be splicing wires, at all.

Considering a kit like this:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078GNDQQH/?tag=serious-20

Thanks!
Shumax

 

[peterk9]

It looks like it may do the trick. Doesn't the factory tow hitch have both 4 and 8 pin connections? This one seems to be 4 pin if I read it correctly.
This seems to be the setup that many tow truck operators use on vehicles they are towing.

Peter

 

[Odrapnew]

I agree with Peter.
That should work just fine.

 

[JAPeterson]

Do you have a trailer plug on your Explorer now? I'm not sure if the Sport trim includes the trailer hitch.

If you don't have the trailer plug already I would get a kit from Etrailer. You can either get a 4 pin flat connector wiring or the larger 7 way one.

2019 Ford Explorer Trailer Wiring | etrailer.com

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With the kit from Etrailer there is no cutting and splicing wires, it is all plug and play right into the Explorers wiring.

 

[peterk9]

The tow package was standard on the 2019 Sport.

Peter

 

[SHUMAX]

Folks, need a bit more help. I was ready to hook that kit up and finally popped the plug under my bumper and saw this connector. Not the flat pin I was expecting. Anyone have experience with what I need to make this work?

 

[SHUMAX]

Folks, need a bit more help. I was ready to hook that kit up and finally popped the plug under my bumper and saw this connector. Not the flat pin I was expecting. Anyone have experience with what I need to make this work?

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Would this work?

Hopkins 47345 4 Wire Flat Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0002RNSKK/?tag=serious-20

 

[SHUMAX]

I ended up buying these lights. Look perfect for what I am trying to do. Just need help verifying that adapter will work...

CURT 53201 Auxiliary Automotive LED Light Strips for Hitch Cargo Carrier, Bike Rack, 2-Pack - Walmart.com

Buy CURT 53201 Auxiliary Automotive LED Light Strips for Hitch Cargo Carrier, Bike Rack, 2-Pack at Walmart.com

www.walmart.com

 

[JAPeterson]

Any auto parts store should have that adapter to go from the 7 pin to a 4 pin.

 

[SHUMAX]

Any auto parts store should have that adapter to go from the 7 pin to a 4 pin.

Never even thought about that. Haha. Thanks!

 

[peterk9]

Never even thought about that. Haha. Thanks!

Thanks for the pictures though.

Peter