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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 12:59 AM
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Towing hitch wiring harness extension...?

None of the trailers I use have a long enough wiring harness to plug into the oem socket. Where can I get a little 6" to 12" extension to carry around in the runner?
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 09:45 AM
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Your best bet may be to get another trailer harness with longer wires from a RV or auto parts store and cut the old wiring off and splice the new harness in. OR you could just splice in some wire to extend your existing harness.
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 12:49 PM
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parts stores usually carry extensions... check in the trialer section, they should have like a 12" extension that is just a plug in and go fix.
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by colsoncj
parts stores usually carry extensions... check in the trialer section, they should have like a 12" extension that is just a plug in and go fix.
Nice, that's what I want. I didn't want to permanently extend the harness, I like how the OEM is cleanly tucked away and not hanging out.
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by unr.frosh
None of the trailers I use have a long enough wiring harness to plug into the oem socket. Where can I get a little 6" to 12" extension to carry around in the runner?
I don't remember the part #, but Sportsmans Guide did advertise a 7 to 4 adapter with a coil cord line which should work for you.
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 05:45 PM
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kinda of off-topic ... but is there any possibilty a hitch from a tahoe will fit on my taco. my freinds neighbor is giving to me for free.
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 3.4v6
kinda of off-topic ... but is there any possibilty a hitch from a tahoe will fit on my taco. my freinds neighbor is giving to me for free.
yes, but you will have to heavily modify it...
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 04:31 AM
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Originally Posted by 3.4v6
kinda of off-topic ... but is there any possibilty a hitch from a tahoe will fit on my taco. my freinds neighbor is giving to me for free.
I think that their frame rails are a little bit wider than what's on the Taco. But there is only one way to find out. Borrow it and test fit it.
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by unr.frosh
Nice, that's what I want. I didn't want to permanently extend the harness, I like how the OEM is cleanly tucked away and not hanging out.
It's pretty simple to make your own from a trailer wiring kit, butt splices (or solder) and shrink tubing or electrical tape.
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