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<blockquote data-quote="Harblar" data-source="post: 712537" data-attributes="member: 8673"><p>Wiring should be as simple as plugging something into an outlet.</p><p></p><p>The trailer (if from uhaul, and really, any trailer you might buy or rent) will already be wired up with one of two standard trailer connections. A 4 pin flat plug or a seven pin round plug.</p><p></p><p>Next to the hitch on your truck on the drivers side there are two plastic flip covers protecting the trailer hook ups. Flip the cover up on the matching socket and stick it in. The plugs are designed in a way so they can only be connected in a single orientation. </p><p>Check the running lights, brakes, turn signals, and hazards to ensure everything is working correctly (helps to have a second person).</p><p></p><p>That's about it. Not too bad. As for the hitch, the biggest concern is the ball. Too big and it won't go on. Too small and you risk the trailer coming unhooked. Just call uhaul and ask which size ball you need. (Probably a 2" like you figured, but good to verify).</p><p></p><p>Also good to ask if the trailer has electric brakes or not. If it does and your truck has the brake controller option (squeeze bars to the left of the radio) you'll be able to set the gain on the trailer page of your 4" display. The squeeze bars allow you to manually apply trailer brakes, otherwise they will brake when you apply the truck brakes.</p><p></p><p>If you don't have that option the trailer brakes (if it has them) will still work when you brake, but you won't have the ability to fine tune how much braking they apply.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Harblar, post: 712537, member: 8673"] Wiring should be as simple as plugging something into an outlet. The trailer (if from uhaul, and really, any trailer you might buy or rent) will already be wired up with one of two standard trailer connections. A 4 pin flat plug or a seven pin round plug. Next to the hitch on your truck on the drivers side there are two plastic flip covers protecting the trailer hook ups. Flip the cover up on the matching socket and stick it in. The plugs are designed in a way so they can only be connected in a single orientation. Check the running lights, brakes, turn signals, and hazards to ensure everything is working correctly (helps to have a second person). That's about it. Not too bad. As for the hitch, the biggest concern is the ball. Too big and it won't go on. Too small and you risk the trailer coming unhooked. Just call uhaul and ask which size ball you need. (Probably a 2" like you figured, but good to verify). Also good to ask if the trailer has electric brakes or not. If it does and your truck has the brake controller option (squeeze bars to the left of the radio) you'll be able to set the gain on the trailer page of your 4" display. The squeeze bars allow you to manually apply trailer brakes, otherwise they will brake when you apply the truck brakes. If you don't have that option the trailer brakes (if it has them) will still work when you brake, but you won't have the ability to fine tune how much braking they apply. [/QUOTE]
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