Trailer wiring

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XJ=Fun

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Klamath Falls

• Jan 22, 2009

• #1

I picked up a hitch at a local Pick A Part, and I can not figure out how to install the trailer wiring harness, My friend told me that I needed to remove my spare tire, and remove the plastic behind it, and that I could just plug my harness in their, but I can not see how? I have a 1998 Cherokee Classic. Sorry for such a dumb question

 

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Puddin99

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Scappoose, OR

• Jan 22, 2009

• #2

Get one of these:
http://www.etrailer.com/pc-VWH~118354.htm
Simple plug and play wiring. No cutting or anything. It just works.

 

X

XJ=Fun

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Klamath Falls

• Jan 22, 2009

• #3

Well, I'm kind of broke, when i get more money i will probably buy a different one, but for now I would like to try to connect the wiring harness that came with the kit, I will get some pics up if it helps

 

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RCP Phx

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Phoenix,Az

• Jan 22, 2009

• #4

You have to use one of the types as listed above.

 

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volksr32

NAXJA Forum User

Location

nj

• Jan 22, 2009

• #5

once you get the adapater as listed above, all i did was unsrew the driverside tail light. on my 01 cherokee there should be a plastic disk about 2 inches in diameter, i cut a slit in it and ran all the wiring through that disk and down to the backside of the bumper then done through the trailer hook up.

 

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winterbeater

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Royal Oak, Michigan

• Jan 22, 2009

• #6

Cherokee's have separate turn signals and brake lights. Trailers have combined turn and brake lights. That's why you gotta have the adapter. Or add more lights and wires to the trailer.