If you live in a rust prone area, consider leaving the whole thing inside. You can snake it out under the plastic trim beneath the spare tire. Just close the hatch over it when it's in use. This saves a lot of corrosion and wear and tear on the plug end. The wires don't seem to be harmed by having the hatch closed on them. I've had mine this way for years. On my truck, which has no such option, I have to replace the plug every year or two because the insides of the connector disintegrate.